Peter Rabbit

classic books · adventure · anthropomorphic animals

Beatrix Potter's hero. Peter Rabbit first hopped into stories in 1902 in a book called The Tale of Peter Rabbit. He appeared in five more books after that, making him one of the most famous characters in children's literature.

Always wears blue. Peter Rabbit is known for his little blue jacket, which he wears as he gets into mischief and adventures. His outfit makes him stand out from the other rabbits in the stories.

The first licensed toy. In 1903, Peter Rabbit became the first fictional character ever to be turned into a patented stuffed toy. This means he was officially the very first character to have toys made and sold with permission.

Sold millions of copies. The six Peter Rabbit books have sold over 150 million copies around the world. Millions of children have read about Peter's adventures in gardens and farms.

Spawned merchandise. Peter Rabbit's popularity led to dishes, wallpaper, painting books, board games, and dolls. His image has appeared on all kinds of things you can buy and collect.