THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT

by Beatrix Potter ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 1, 1989

There is absolutely no reason for anyone to purchase this travesty. McPhail is an illustrator of some talent, and his books are usually of interest. These illustrations are not up to his usual standard--the rabbits are clumsy-looking, Mr. McGregor has unnaturally short arms, and the whole seems designed for mass-market appeal. It certainly doesn't hold a candle to Potter's illustrations, now newly reproduced by Warne from the original art and superior to McPhail's in every way--including draughtsmanship, design, and fidelity to nature; at $4.95 you can have an extra copy and get change besides.

Pub Date: March 1, 1989

ISBN: 1602532958

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Scholastic

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 1989

Categories: CHILDREN'S