A mother rabbit warned her son Peter about the dangers of playing in the vegetable garden. However, Peter turned his back on the warning and was nearly caught by the farmer.

The Tale of Peter Rabbitwas written by Beatrix Potter(1866-1943). Beatrix Potter is a celebrated English writer and illustrator（插图画家）. She was best known for her children's books which feature（以...为特色）animals.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit:

·was written in 1893 and published in 1902.

·is one of the best-selling books of all time.

·has been translated into 36 languages.