But even the bestbehaved rabbit cant keep away from a funfair, and peter is far from being the bestbehaved rabbit. The further tale of peter rabbit read by emma thompson. The print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. After more than 80 years, emma thompson s the further tale of peter rabbit brings beatrix potters beloved character back for a romp around the scottish countryside and lots of rule breaking. The complete text and the illustrations of the tale of peter rabbit by beatrix potter displayed here are, to the best of my knowledge, in the public domain. Peter rabbit sequel a joy jump to media player emma thompson has taken up the baton from beatrix potter and written a sequel to peter rabbit. Parents need to know that the further tale of peter rabbit is an original story by oscarwining actressscreenwriter emma thompson thats based on the classic beatrix potter books. Emma thompson to pen peter rabbit sequel publishing.
Thompson s father read her the beatrix potter books when she was a child, and her new book resonates with her childhood visits to scotland. With 72 pages of beautiful text and illustrations, this hardcover picture book, which. Children and adults alike will fall in love with its humorous story. A brand new picture book starring the worlds most famous rabbit peter rabbit. The christmas tale of peter rabbit book and cd paperback. Peter rabbit and benjamin bunny were forbidden to attend. From her first book, the tale of peter rabbit, beatrix potter went on to create a series of stories and lovable characters that have charmed and enchanted children for generations.
The spectacular tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson. The author betrix potter, left the to the ormond street hospital charity, although the books are in public domain, the hospital still retains the proceeds of any purchases and merchandise. The christmas tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson, illustrated by eleanor taylor inspired by the original tales of beatrix potter wow, such a beautifully illustrated story. Thompsons father read her the beatrix potter books when she was a child, and her new book resonates with her childhood visits to scotland. Emma thompson reads from her new book the spectacular tale. A beautiful new book, the christmas tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson, inspired by the original tales of beatrix potter. All content is 20092017 tim holtrop or the respective holders. A country fair was coming to their area, and peter and benjamin rabbit thought how wonderful to go. I have all three peter rabbitemma thompson books christmas tale. This book will enchant children as they follow yet another adventure of the timeless peter rabbit and friends for many more christmass to come.
Celebrate 110 years of peter rabbit with a new, original tale written by oscarwinning actress and screenwriter emma thompson and based on the original tales by beatrix potter. The christmas tale of peter rabbit is a charming and beautifully illustrated book. The tale of peter rabbit read books online for free. Oscarwinning actress emma thompson says peter rabbit asked her to follow in the footsteps of beatrix potter and write a story about his adventures. Emma thompson introduces the further tale of peter rabbit. You will want to add emma thompsons the further tale of peter rabbit to your childs library. Emma thompson says peter rabbit made me write book bbc. In this exciting adventure from oscarwinning screenwriter and actress emma thompson nanny mcphee, sense and sensibility peter rabbit squeezes under the gate into mr. The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the further tales of peter rabbit, is a new tale written and read by emma thompson. The christmas tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson. It is a nice touch since beginning readers may use it in conjunction with their learning to read. Emma thompson, the actress whose films include howards end, remains of the day and the 1995 version of sense and sensibility that won her an academy award for best adapted screenplay, will write the further tale of peter rabbit, the frederick warne imprint of penguin young readers group said.
Emma said, ive always loved beatrix potter, as a child and then as a mother and all the years inbetween as well. In this story, peters adventures take him beyond the boundaries of mr. The tale of peter rabbit offers the simple lesson in the rewards of obedience and good behavior, as his siblings enjoy a hearty meal while he is bedridden, recovering from his unexpected adventure. The spectacular tale of peter rabbit book and cd by emma. But the publishers sweetly cunning ploy worked, and next week sees the publication of the further tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson, published for the 110th anniversary of the books. After more than 80 years, emma thompsons the further tale of peter rabbit brings beatrix potters beloved character back for a romp around the scottish countryside. Emma thompson to give peter rabbit a new tale the new. The way they approached her must be unique and proved to be irresistible. Despite peters deliberate disobedience, his mother still takes care of him when he returns ill.
Why emma thompson wrote a peter rabbit story is a delightful tale. Emma thompson continues the adventures of peter rabbit in this super new christmas tale featuring peter, his comical little cousin benjamin bunny, and a certain feathered friend called william. Emma thomson is the author and illustrator of 157 published childrens books that over 50 million adults and children know, love and recognise in 22 countries. In the introduction to the further tale of peter rabbit the author tells how the story came about. In the summer of 2010, frederick warne, the publisher of the peter rabbit stories by beatrix potter, invited emma thompson to write a sequel. Emma thompson, oscarwinning actress and screen writer, is a long time admirer of beatrix potters tales. Peter was created in the very early 1900s, but thompson picks up where potter left off, and its a seamless transition, even as she takes the mischievous bunny laddie all the way to scotland as an accidental. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. A cd of the further tale of peter rabbit which emma thompson reads is included with the book. Emma thompson celebrates 110 years of peter rabbit by giving us a brandnew tale. Thompson and taylor offer a second story in their charming series revisiting the beloved beatrix potter rabbit characters, following the further adventures of peter rabbit 2012 this time the plot focuses on the main dish for mr. The spectacular tale of peter rabbit on sale 9302014.
With over 20 years of experience of working with uk high street multiples, emma is currently best know for for her international merchandise and publishing brand felicity wishes valeria. You will want to add emma thompson s the further tale of peter rabbit to your childs library. Emma thompson writes sequel to beatrix potters peter rabbit. Buy the spectacular tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson 9780723288510 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. She writes scripts and now has given us peter and benjamin rabbit. Thompson, a long time fan of potter and whose father was a childrens television writer said in a statement ive always loved beatrix potter, as a child and then as a mother and. The tale of peter rabbit 01 read books online for free.
Beatrix potters classic tales of adventurous bunnies, fortunate frogs, and two bad little mice have delighted young readers for generations. Buy the spectacular tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson online from the works. Accompanied by a story cd, narrated by emma thompson. With more than 150 million peter rabbit books sold worldwide in 35 languages and more than 350 licensees, anticipation for the new title will be running high. The library in manchester was transformed and created by publisher frederick warne, who also generously donated.
Today her original tales are still published in their iconic white covers, alongside newly designed editions and three exciting further tales of peter rabbit by emma. Discover the charm and mischief of peter rabbit s latest misadventure in this new picture book, lovingly told by emma thompson and illustrated by eleanor taylor. Emma thompson, oscarwinning actress and screen writer, has a talent for creating engaging narratives with a dry humour similar to potters own and is the perfect choice of author for this new peter rabbit tale which will be published 110 years after the original. I love everything about this book, the classic touch, thick paper, illustrations, special story about a turkey, solution for saving a life and more, quite recommended. Her new story sees our long eared and blue jacketed hero travelling to scotland, where he encounters. About this book peter rabbit is a classic childrens book, loved by many children since its first publication. Emma thompson, one of my favorite actresses has written a simply marvelous book that continues the stories of peter rabbit.
With benjamin at his side, peter sneaks into the fair where a rollercoaster ride of an adventure begins. She has a talent for creating engaging narratives with a dry humour similar to potters own and is the perfect choice of author for this new peter rabbit tale, to be published 110 years after the original. Emmas further tale of peter rabbit was published in 2012 and was featured in the new york times bestseller list twice. Mcgregors garden and is carted away from his beloved lake district to the scottish lowlands. Celebrate 110 years of peter rabbit with a new, original tale written. An extract from the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the further tales of peter rabbit, a new tale written and read by emma thompson. The further tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson, eleanor. Read the classic illustrated childrens story, the tale of peter rabbit, by beatrix potter, online at the cybercrayon reading room for free. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Further tale peter rabbit by emma thompson abebooks. The further tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson goodreads. The further tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson is written in the same humorous.
Emma thompson is an oscarwinning screenwriter and actress who lives in london and argyll. Jimmy talks to emma thompson about her book the spectacular tale of peter rabbit and how she only corresponds with the character peter rabbit instead of publishers to write her books. The further tale of peter rabbit, book by emma thompson. Beatrix potters beloved tales from the world of peter rabbit, now available in a beautiful board book box set. Emma thompson celebrates 110 years of peter rabbit with a new, original tale written by. Brilliantly told by emma thompson with charming illustrations by eleanor taylor, peter rabbit is back with an hilarious cast of characters. It is threelegged, and so a wonky donkey that, on further examination, has but one eye and so is a winky wonky donkey with a taste for country music and therefore a honkytonky winky wonky donkey, and so on to a final characterization as a spunky hankypanky cranky stinky. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Emma and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Driven by their everinsatiable curiosity, the rabbits sneak into the fair to have a lookaround. Emma thompson has just released a new peter rabbit story.
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