Peter Rabbit: Head Over Tail

Name: Peter Rabbit: Head Over Tail
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241431726
Price: 17.99 NZD
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inspired by Beatrix Potter's iconic character

By Rachel Bright

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Summary

Peter Rabbit: Head Over Tail by Rachel Bright offers an exciting adventure featuring the lovable Peter Rabbit. In this charming children's book, Peter tackles a delightful mix of mischief and fun as he navigates through a bustling day in the countryside. With playful energy and imagination, Peter's journey is filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, capturing the essence of wonder for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter's world-famous creation, is hopping off on new adventures in this brand new series by bestselling creators, Rachel Bright and Nicola Kinnear.

Peter Rabbit is full of ideas to get his chores done quickly, playing is much more fun. So when Mrs Rabbit wants him to help with the washing, he has the perfect idea - a super-speedy washing line! It's great fun, until Squirrel Nutkin jumps on too and the pair go head over tail...

This mischievous, little rabbit has been a favourite character for over 100 years and these new stories celebrate Peter's cheeky nature, adventurous spirit and never-ending curiosity in a truly modern way.

Head Over Tail is the first in this new series and is sure to delight Peter Rabbit fans young and old.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241431726

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Nicola Kinnear
Illustrated by Nicola Kinnear

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

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Beatrix Potter Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Peter Rabbit Rachel Bright Win a Peter Rabbit Jumbo Plush

About the Author

Rachel Bright is a wordsmith, illustrator and professional thinker of happy thoughts. She has written several books for children, including Love Monster, The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could - winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize and the Sainsbury's Book Award. Her books have been translated into 40 languages and have sold over 2 million copies worldwide. She is also the creator of award-winning stationery and homewares range, The Brightside. Rachel lives on a farm near the seaside, with her partner and their two young daughters. Nicola Kinnear is an illustrator, storyteller, designer and maker from Kent, represented by Bell Lomax Moreton Ltd. I love illustrating books for children and have just finished working on my debut picture book. I gravitate towards the magical and whimsical in my work and am greatly inspired by nature and folklore.

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