If you loved the nail-biting escape of Peter Rabbit, get ready for the daring rescue mission in The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. This sequel picks up right where the first famous tale left off, but this time, Peter has a partner-in-crime.

The Story

Peter Rabbit’s cousin, Benjamin, is a bunny with attitude. He hears about Peter’s lost clothes in Mr. McGregor’s garden and sees it not as a tragedy, but as a challenge. He leads a very reluctant Peter back through the forbidden gate. They sneak past a sleeping cat, find the jacket and shoes, and even gather some spare onions. Just when it seems like a perfect heist, disaster strikes. They get trapped under a basket by the very cat they sneaked past! Their rescue comes from an unlikely source: Benjamin’s father, old Mr. Bunny. Let’s just say Dad isn’t impressed with their adventure, and the punishment he delivers is one every kid will understand.

Why You Should Read It

This book has always felt like the ‘cool cousin’ of Beatrix Potter’s stories. Benjamin is that friend who makes everything more exciting (and more dangerous). The charm isn’t just in the adventure, but in the real, funny dynamic between the bunnies. Peter is all jitters, while Benjamin swaggers with overconfidence. Potter’s illustrations are magic—you can see every whisker of worry on Peter’s face and every smug tuft on Benjamin’s. It’s a story about cleaning up your own messes, listening to that little voice of caution, and the fact that sometimes, even a successful adventure can end with a parental scolding.

Final Verdict

Perfect for anyone who’s ever felt a little brave and a lot scared at the same time. It’s a fantastic read-aloud for young kids who enjoy a bit of harmless peril, and a delightful, nostalgic trip for adults. If you appreciate stories where the characters feel real (even in tiny waistcoats) and the endings are satisfyingly honest, this classic bunny caper is for you.