The Tale of Peter Rabbit: questions to ask and activities to try
Peter Rabbit was told not to go into Mr McGregor's garden, but he went anyway. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is Beatrix Potter's classic about naughtiness and consequences.
What age is it for? The Tale of Peter Rabbit is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Disobedience, danger and getting home safe.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Disobedience, danger and getting home safe
Read it slowly and enjoy the old-fashioned words. Talk about why Peter's mother gave the rule, and what happened when he broke it.
What it helps with
- Rules and consequences
- Danger and getting home safe
- Classic stories
- Rich vocabulary
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did Peter’s mother tell him?”
- “What did Peter do?”
- “What did he eat?”
- “How did he escape?”
- “What happened when he got home?”
- “Why are some rules important?”
5-minute activities to try together
Veg patch
Plant lettuce or radishes in a pot, like Mr McGregor's garden.
Map the chase
Draw a map of Peter's escape through the garden.
Free printables: The Tale of Peter Rabbit worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- Being loved, and what makes something Real
- Age
- 3-7
Mr Rabbit and the Lovely Present (Charlotte Zolotow and Maurice Sendak)
- Best for
- Colours, and choosing a thoughtful present
- Age
- 2-6
Oliver's Vegetables (Vivian French and Alison Bartlett)
- Best for
- Fussy eating, and trying vegetables you grew
- Age
- 2-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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