The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson

The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit Reviews

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  Mehsi

  Aww, this was adorable. I loved the bunnies (though I was a bit annoyed that they would just throw their mums advice away, then again I can imagine, such a funfair is just too much fun to pass by), but I hated that girl. What a spoiled, selfish brat she was. :| I am glad that the dad really took matters into his hands and told her off.
  Absolutely gorgeous illustrations. They really brought the book to life and I loved the book even more thanks to them.
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  Jocelin

  Is there no end to Emma Thompson's talent??!!! I love this Peter Rabbit series! I am so glad that she has taken the charge and decided to continue this timeless series. Bravo!!!
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  Chhavi

  oh so cute!
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  Leslie

  I saw her on Jimmy Fallon and she talked about this book. I really like Emma Thompson! I was excited when it came through the library and there were no holds on it! I checked it out and listened to the audio on the way to work. It is so adorable. Loved the audio book being read by Emma Thompson. I really cant' wait to have kids and this will be a must have book!! :)
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  Kathryn

  Couldn't you have waited to rescue me until after the merry-go-round? said Peter.
  
  Another so well done book by
  Emma Thompson. Beatrix Potter would be so proud.
  
  
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  The Library Lady

  Okay, folks,
  The Tale of Peter Rabbit was not the start of a "series," aside from it's being the first of Beatrix Potter's little books. She wrote books about different characters. Yes, Peter is part of
  The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, but he's not the lead character. And then Potter moved on to hedgehogs, ducks, and the rest.
  
  As I stated in my review of
  The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, developing this as a "series" turns it into a formula, the same way as was done for poor "Curious George," with those "Curious George Goes To..." books. They're still about George, but they are just the same plot, over and over in different settings. Or all those dreadful, dumbed down Disney desecrations of "Winnie the Pooh."
  
  Hey,
  Emma Thompson, you're a really good writer. How about "The Adventures of Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail?" The good little girls could break out of their sweet Victorian goodness and have some new, original adventures of their own. That at least would be different--and I'm sure it would be a heckuva lot better than those dreadful "Peppa Pig" books.
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  Christina

  I read the first two books in this series and While I don’t remember much about them, I apparently liked them enough to put this on my To Read list. But to me this was just okay. If it weren’t for the fact that it was written by Emma Thompson (whom I adore as an actress) and that it capitalizes on the Peter Rabbit brand, I don't know that anyone would take any special not of this book. There’s not really any reflection of Beatrix Potter in the story or illustrations.
  
  The plot follows Peter and cousin Benjamin who, despite mother’s orders, sneak off to the county fair where they get into and out of some trouble. I liked the setting of a fair, but there was nothing special or particularly memorable or remarkable about the story. The illustrations are colorful and attractive, but not exceptional. Overall, this was just okay to me. A solid book, but not a standout.
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  Hortensia13

  Peter Hase und sein Cousin Benjamin Kaninchen schleichen sich, trotz dem Verbot von Peters Mutter, auf den Jahrmarkt, der gerade im Dorf gastiert. Schon von Weitem locken Trommeln und Flöten und besonders Peter ist sehr neugierig darauf, was auf sie wartet. Dabei stolpern sie in ein turbulentes Abenteuer, aus dem sie sich dann retten müssen.
  Emma Thompson schrieb eine aufregende Geschichte mit und rund um die alt bekannte Figur Peter Hase. Das Buch ist sehr schön und detailliert illustriert. Die Sprache ist einfach und prägnant. Das Abenteuer auf dem Jahrmarkt wirkt vereinzelt etwas beängstigend, aber es löst sich schnell wieder auf. Für allzu zart besaitete Kinder ist die Geschichte vielleicht etwas zu turbulent. Trotzdem ein tolles Geschenkbuch auch für jüngere Kinder.
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  Cathie Maud

  Of the three further adventures that Ms. Thompson has penned, this is my favourite... although still not quite at the same level as the classics. But that is to be expected, and this tale is cherish-able in its own right.
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  Jennifer

  Another installment from Ms. Thompson, and it's charming as well. Peter claimed by a pudgy girl as a prize at the fun fair? Love it! Once again, it came with an audio CD with Emma Thompson narrating. Brilliant writing and illustrating.
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  Monique Boodram

  Charming tale. I don't know how I ended up reading a children's story— oh right, it's because Dame Emma wrote it— but it warmed my soul, just as a well written and beautifully illustrated story would do to anyone, of any age. ♡♡♡♡♡
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  Maria

  Adorable!
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  Caitlin

  This story teaches students not to disobey rules. However, Peter ends up staring out the window at the fair which makes me wonder if he really did feel remorse.
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  Emma

  This storybook had a wonderful plot that involved Peter Rabbit getting himself into trouble, and having to find a way out of the mess he had made. The plot was well thought out and had a great moral at the end of the story that teaches children, and even adults a lesson. The illustrations were done by Eleanor Taylor who has been illustrating children's storybooks for the past fifteen years. Her Illustrations were absolutely gorgeous. The images are wonderful to look at and follow the story line well.
  
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  Christine Kallner

  I was a little skeptical about these new "inspired by" Peter Rabbit tales, but I was pleasantly surprised by this story. The artwork is gorgeous and evocative of Beatrix Potter's style without being an exact copycat. The story was a lot of fun and really felt like the kind of antics Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny would get into. The writing was also similar to the originals, but definitely along the lines of the shorter and simpler tales rather than the more complex ones. Overall, a lovely story I'm sure we will reread many times over the years. I haven't listened to the accompanying CD yet, but will report back once I do.
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  Shaun McAlister

  Yet another children's book I got to read in the queue - at least they put us somewhere with short books to read.
  While Peter Rabbit still looks gorgeous it's not a series I'm nostalgic about. At least not enough to be excited about new stories written by another author, even if it is Emma Thompson. But I am glad to see that they are being kept alive for a new generation of children that hopefully go back and read the originals.
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  Shallowreader VaVeros

  Emma Thompson successfully captures the tone of Beatrix Potter in this new tale. However, as Peter Rabbit stories have never been my favourites, I did not enjoy this book. Good news for P Rabbit fans is that they probably will.
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  Jen

  Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, being ever so curious, find themselves in a difficult situation when they attend a fair that they weren't supposed to. Emma Thompson assembles a wonderfully fun tale that thrills and excites. The book also features an audio recording read by her as well!
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  Charline

  Emma has done a masterful job of creating a new story in the same style of the beloved originals. The hard back has a cd of her reading is which is fabulous. See her interview on Jimmy Fallon where she talks about writing these books. Very cool.
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  Janet

  Lovely book.
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  Kristin

  Wesley loves this story CD!
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  Bonnie

  An absolute delight.
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  Russell

  A celebrity vanity project, capitalizing on the work of a beloved great, that doesn't suck.
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  Tina

  A brilliant adaption. Fun to read, excellent art work as always and a huge fan of Emma Thompson!
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  writer...

  Great library book reading with avid attention of wee grandson. What a treat to be at this stage...