The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

by Beatrix Potter and Elizabeth M. Potter

Book Overview

When the cupboard is bare at the Flopsy Bunny's burrow, the family all have to go in search of food. They soon find some old lettuces on Mr McGregor's rubbish heap, but who can imagine the horrors... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0723243050
• ISBN13: 9780723243052
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Penguin Group USA
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 0.0" x 0.0"

Customer Reviews

A Good Book About Growing-Up and Responsibility

In this adventure, the iconic Benjamin Bunny has grow up and has married his cousin Flopsy (sister of the famous Peter Rabbit). A little unAmerican, I know, but the story is presented very well with excellent, colorful illustrations. The story begins by showing how Benjamin does everything he can to make sure that his little baby bunny children are fed, even if that means going into the dreaded Mr. McGregor's garden. When tragedy strikes, and the little bunnies go missing, Benjamin and Flopsy do everything they can to find their children. The tale has a happy ending, and the bad Mr. McGregor gets nothing. I believe that both children and parents will enjoy this tale. Darien Summers, author of The Mischievous Hare, a children's book. The Mischievous Hare

Hoppingly good

This is a story of Benjamin Bunny little children, who are mostly known as the "Flopsy Bunnies" who went to Mr. McGregor's rubbish heap and found lots of overgrown lettuces. Astound with their find, they decided to eat their fill but ended up sleeping soundly after they are full. Unfortunately for them, they were discovered by Mr. McGregor who puts them in a bag so he could sell them off. Thomasina Tittlemouse comes to the rescue and the bunnies are replace with whatever they could find. I absolutely love the traditional water-colored illustrations depicted in this the pages of this book. The story itself is a wonderful cute tale for children to enjoy as well. The plot is simple but it attracts the kids when you read it to them, with of course a couple of "gasps" moments in between the pages. Otherwise, I'm sure to put this book in the list of books I love to read to my young kids to.

Another great example of Beatrix Potter's work

When Benjamin Bunny and his children, the "Flopsy Bunnies," go to Mr. McGregor's rubbish heap, they are pleasantly surprised to find it filled with overgrown lettuces. They eat their fill, and then fall asleep. When they are found by Mr. McGregor and put in a bag, Thomasina Tittlemouse comes to their rescue. This cute little book is another great example of Beatrix Potter's (1866-1943) work. The story is simple and yet fun, and the watercolor illustrations (also by Ms. Potter) are excellent. Now, at one point the bunnies are caught and Mrs. McGregor says, "I shall skin them and cut off their heads." So, if you are afraid of scaring your little one, you might want to simply not read that line. Overall, I found this to be a wonderful story, one that I enjoy reading to my little one. We both highly recommend this book!

Simply Charming

Elegant prose, lovely illustrations, what more can I say?Timeless literature for beginning readers.