The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Retold by: Catherine Lukas and Pamela Pia
Illustrated by: Maggie Swanson
Genre: Fantasy and Science Fiction
Grades: K-2
Awards: None

This book follows four little bunnies and their mother. The mother allowed her little bunnies to go outside to play in the fields, but she had a rule that her children are not allowed to go into Mr. McGregor's garden, as it is a dangerous place for rabbits. As the mother went away to go to the market, the children went to play in the fields except for Peter. Peter was a naughty bunny and went into Mr. McGregor's garden. Mr. McGregor caught Peter eating his lettuce, green beans, and radishes, so he chased after him. Peter lost his jacket in the bush and hid in the tool shed, all while trying to runaway from Mr. McGregor. Mr. McGregor got tired of running after the bunny and stopped his chase. Peter was trying to find his way home and tried to receive help from a mouse and cat, but they were no help. Peter had to go through Mr. McGregor's garden one last time in order for him to make it back home, but Mr. McGregor didn't chase him this time. Peter made it home all safe and sound, as he rested and his siblings had supper. 

I would like to have this book in my classroom for my students to enjoy. This book would be good for Kindergarten to second graders to read. I would have my students work on sequencing and have them focus on what events came in what order.