Emma Thompson is, I believe, still the only person to win Oscars for both acting (Howards End) and writing (Best Adapted Screenplay for Sense and Sensibility). Here she comes up with another pretty substantial picture book adventure inspired by the Beatrix Potter tales. Nice job from Warne - well printed on cream paper with the color illustrations looking vibrant and fresh. On the rear endpaper, still sealed in its plastic envelope, is a CD of the author reading the story. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. MC.

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Title: The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit
Publisher: Warne, U.S.
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 072327116X
ISBN 13: 9780723271161
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Eleanor Taylor
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Emma Thompson sends Peter Rabbit to the fair!

A fair has come to the Lake District! And Peter and Benjamin are forbidden to go. Driven by their ever-insatiable curiosity, the rabbits sneak into the fair to have a look-around. Mesmerized by all the activity, the rabbits stand incredibly still, watching. Suddenly, a little girl picks up Peter, declaring him to be her stuffed animal prize! Covered in kisses and stuffed in her bag, Peter Rabbit is taken on his first-ever roller coaster. Benjamin is barely able to rescue Peter, and the two bound home, smelling of the fair.

About the Author

Emma Thompson is an Oscar-winning screenwriter and actress who lives in London and Argyll. Her father was Eric Thompson, the man behind The Magic Roundabout, and she remembers him reading Beatrix Potter’s tales to her and her sister in his best Dougal voice.

Eleanor Taylor grew up in Scotland and England, and has a great affinity for the countryside of both places, which is beautifully reflected in the engaging characters and beautiful scenes illustrated in this book.

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