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The story behind why emma thompson decided to write a story about beatrix potters peter rabbit is. In a story that was inspired by a real turkey that emma thompson met on beatrix potters farm in the lake district, peter rabbit and his cousin benjamin bunny have met a new friend, william the turkey, and as the three excitedly. The trio is excited for christmasuntil they realize that william is meant to be. Emma thompson writes new tale to celebrate 110 years of. Emma said, ive always loved beatrix potter, as a child and then as a mother and all the years the. Over the course of her writing career, beatrix potter went on to publish another twentytwo animal stories, introducing some of the most popular and recognisable childrens characters of alltime including.
In the spirit of beatrix potter, emma thompson has given readers the further tale of peter rabbit. Emma thompson has just released a new peter rabbit story. Like beatrix potters peter rabbit, the hero of thompsons tale is mischievous and prone to disobeying his mother. The spectacular tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The further tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson books. In the spirit of beatrix potter, emma thompson has given readers the. Emma said, ive always loved beatrix potter, as a child and then as a mother and.
A beautiful new book, the christmas tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson, inspired by the original tales of beatrix potter. Its publication marks the first time warne has published an original addition to the series of books that beatrix potter wrote between 1902 and. Ever wondered what happened next to beatrix potter s peter rabbit. Emma thompson talks about writing the new adventures of. Oct 11, 2012 after more than 80 years, emma thompsons the further tale of peter rabbit brings beatrix potters beloved character back for a romp around the scottish countryside and lots of rule breaking. Emma said, ive always loved beatrix potter, as a child and then as a mother and all the years inbetween as well. This story is inspired by a real turkey named william that emma thompson met on beatrix potter s farm in the lake district.
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Warnes publishers agreed to produce a modest printrun of her little book as beatrix always referred to it about a certain mr peter rabbit. It is the first time that frederick warne has published an. Get free shipping on the christmas tale of peter rabbit by emma thompson, from. Peter rabbit and his cousin benjamin bunny have a new friend, william the turkey. Her new story sees our long eared and blue jacketed hero travelling to scotland, where he encounters.
In the summer of 2010, frederick warne, the publisher of the peter rabbit stories by beatrix potter, invited emma thompson to write a sequel. The book, titled the further tale of peter rabbit, will be the 24 th tale in the existing collection of peter rabbit stories. Emma thompson sends peter rabbit to scotland in fictional nod. The way they approached her must be unique and proved to be irresistible. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. London, thursday 15 th september 2011 beatrix potters publisher frederick warne today confirms that they will be publishing a brand new peter rabbit story by emma thompson on 6 th september 2012 the book, titled the further tale of peter rabbit, will be the 24 th tale in the existing collection of peter rabbit stories. Dame emma thompson dbe born 15 april 1959 is a british actress, screenwriter, activist, author and comedian. Like the classic peter rabbit, that character in the further tale of peter rabbit is clever, resourceful, and quickwitted. Sep 04, 2012 emma thompson sends peter rabbit to scotland in fictional nod to the union the actress emma thompson has written a new version of peter rabbit in which beatrix potter s bestloved character. The christmas tale of peter rabbit is a charming and beautifully illustrated book. Emma thompson on reinventing peter rabbit bbc news. A brand new picture book starring the worlds most famous rabbit peter rabbit. In emma thompsons new book, peter rabbit decides he needs a.
Aug 21, 2014 the spectacular tale of peter rabbit on sale 9302014. Beatrix potter childrens literature emma thompson peter rabbit. When mr rabbit invited me to write a further tale, i was more honoured than i can say. I have loved beatrix potter all my life and clearly emma thompson has the greatest admiration for her as well to have given peter rabbit fans a bit more and done lovingly in miss potters style.
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