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The Tale of Peter Rabbit — Content Guide for Parents

By Beatrix x PotterClassy Publishing2024-06-14ISBN 978935522576434 pages
The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Found in this book

  • ViolenceBrief
  • Scary contentSupporting

Not found

  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the first book in Beatrix Potter's most popular series, first published in 1902 and is still today one of Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tales.Follow the story of naughty Peter Rabbit as he squeezes-predictably-under the gate into Mr. McGregor's garden and finds himself in all kinds of trouble! But how does Peter Rabbit get himself out of this tricky situation? Beatrix Potter's story about one mischievous but ultimately endearing little creature will tell us, accompanied by beautiful illustrations and timeless verses which have transcended generations.


Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Tale of Peter Rabbit appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Mr. McGregor chases Peter with a rake, and the mother says Peter's father was put in a pie after being caught in the garden. Peter is chased through the garden until he is frightened, and a mention of his father being put in a pie may alarm sensitive children.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have violence?

    Found (Brief): Mr. McGregor chases Peter with a rake, and the mother says Peter's father was put in a pie after being caught in the garden.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have scary content?

    Found (Supporting): Peter is chased through the garden until he is frightened, and a mention of his father being put in a pie may alarm sensitive children.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.