The Tale of Peter Rabbit Full Story | Stories for Kids | Bedtime Stories l Little Fox

Summary

The Tale of Peter Rabbit follows the mischievous Peter as he disobeys his mother’s warning and sneaks into a farmer’s garden. After indulging in delicious vegetables, Peter is chased by the farmer, narrowly escaping with the help of some birds and a watering can. However, he loses his jacket and shoes, and when he returns home, his mother scolds him for his disobedience. Despite missing out on the treats, Peter learns a valuable lesson in the end. A fun, adventurous tale for children with themes of curiosity, caution, and consequences.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mrs. Rabbit has four little bunnies named Mopsy, Flopsy, Cottontail, and Peter. They live in a hole under a tree.
• 😀 Mrs. Rabbit goes into town to buy bread, leaving her bunnies at home with a warning not to go into the farmer's garden.
• 😀 The bunnies play outside, picking blackberries, while Peter decides to ignore his mother's warning and venture into the farmer's garden.
• 😀 Peter sneaks into the garden, eats various vegetables like lettuce, green beans, and radishes, and enjoys the tasty food.
• 😀 The farmer spots Peter, and a chase begins with Peter narrowly escaping the farmer’s rake and losing his shoes in the process.
• 😀 Peter gets caught in a net, but birds encourage him to keep trying and help him escape by advising him to remove his jacket.
• 😀 Peter manages to escape the net but is still pursued by the farmer. He hides in a shed filled with garden tools and nearly gets caught again.
• 😀 Peter hides in a watering can filled with icy water, but the farmer eventually enters the shed, prompting Peter to remain quiet and not be noticed.
• 😀 Peter sneezes loudly, alerting the farmer, but manages to escape and begins searching for the gate to leave the garden.
• 😀 Peter eventually finds the gate and escapes under it, outrunning the farmer and returning home to his family, where he is scolded for his misadventures.

Q & A

Why does Mrs. Rabbit warn her bunnies not to go into the farmer's garden?

Mrs. Rabbit warns her bunnies not to go into the farmer's garden because their father went there and never returned, implying it is a dangerous place.

What do the bunnies do after Mrs. Rabbit leaves for town?

After Mrs. Rabbit leaves for town, the bunnies put on their jackets and shoes and go outside. While Mopsy, Flopsy, and Cottontail pick blackberries, Peter decides to sneak into the farmer's garden.

What vegetables does Peter eat in the farmer's garden?

In the farmer's garden, Peter eats lettuce, green beans, and radishes, enjoying the fresh vegetables.

How does Peter manage to escape when the farmer catches him in the garden?

Peter manages to escape by slipping out of his jacket when he gets caught in a net. He is then able to run away, though he loses his shoes in the process.

What is the significance of Peter losing his shoes?

Losing his shoes is significant because it shows how quickly Peter had to flee the farmer's chase, and it symbolizes his recklessness in disobeying his mother's warning.

What role do the birds play in Peter's escape?

The birds help Peter by encouraging him not to give up and advising him to take off his jacket, which allows him to escape from the farmer's net.

Why does Peter hide in the watering can?

Peter hides in the watering can to evade the farmer, who is searching for him in the shed. The watering can is filled with cold water, providing a temporary hiding spot.

What happens when Peter sneezes in the shed?

When Peter sneezes in the shed, it gives away his location to the farmer, who hears the noise and starts searching for him more aggressively.

How does Peter finally escape from the farmer's garden?

Peter escapes from the farmer's garden by squeezing under the garden gate just as the farmer is chasing him, managing to get out before being caught.

What is Peter's punishment when he returns home?

When Peter returns home, Mrs. Rabbit scolds him for disobeying and losing his jacket and shoes. She sends him to bed while the other bunnies enjoy their food.