Book details
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
Description
In The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, Benjamin Bunny and Flopsy are the parents of six young rabbits called simply the Flopsy Bunnies. The story concerns how the Flopsy Bunnies, while raiding a rubbish heap of rotting vegetables, fall asleep and are captured by Mr. McGregor who places them in a sack. While McGregor is distracted, the six are freed by Thomasina Tittlemouse, a woodmouse, and the sack filled with rotten vegetables by Benjamin and Flopsy. After two full-length tales about rabbits, Potter had grown weary of the subject and was reluctant to write another. She realized however that children most enjoyed her rabbit stories and pictures, and so reached back to characters and plot elements from The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny to create The Flopsy Bunnies. This edition is limited to 1,000 copies.
Age
4-7
Text complexity
proficient
Length
64 pages
Book in series
#14
Why to read
- Charming Illustrations: Beatrix Potter's 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies' is filled with delightful and detailed illustrations that capture the imagination and bring the story to life, making it a visual treat for readers of all ages.
- Moral Lessons: The story imparts important moral lessons about the consequences of not being attentive and the importance of being resourceful, which are valuable teachings for young readers to learn and understand.
- Classic Literature: Reading this book allows one to enjoy a piece of classic children's literature that has stood the test of time. Beatrix Potter's stories are known for their timeless appeal and 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies' is no exception.
- Language Development: The book's rich language and engaging narrative are excellent for young readers' vocabulary building and literacy skills. It provides an opportunity for children to encounter new words and sentence structures in a fun and engaging context.