Peter Rabbit: what to read next

But if your child has finished Peter Rabbit and is ready for more, we have curated some recommendations we hope they will enjoy. Whether you’re looking for similarly cosy classics, contemporary picture books with animal themes or beautifully illustrated stories which are suitable for newly independent readers, we have listed some of our favourite books which fans of Beatrix Potter’s famous rabbit will love. 

If your little one loved the original series, they will be sure to enjoy this brilliant new Peter Rabbit story written by Rachel Bright and illustrated by Nicola Kinnear. In The World of Peter Rabbit: Hide and Seek! Peter and his pals have an autumnal adventure as they use clever inventions to hide from the cunning Mr Tod the fox. 

Jill Barklem’s Brambly Hedge – Summer Story is one of four seasonal stories set in the adorable world of Brambly Hedge. Just like in Peter Rabbit, the mice in this story have burrows filled with cute, tiny furniture which children will love. The stories in the series are gentle and feature the most incredible illustrations which bring the natural world to life on every page. 

One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth is a lovely picture book featuring Percy the park keeper. When heavy snow falls on the park the animals come one by one to knock on Percy’s hut door looking for shelter. This is a really sweet and warming story which includes lots of woodland animals, perfect for a winter’s night! 

Winnie-the-Pooh is another classic character who needs little introduction. Children who enjoyed the natural surroundings and charming adventures of Peter Rabbit will love the tales of Christopher Robbin, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and friends in the beautiful Hundred Acre Wood. 

Another series which has gained popularity with recent adaptations is Paddington. This plucky bear with his trademark hat and marmalade sandwich is now a star of the big screen, but Michael Bond’s original A Bear Called Paddington book still maintains a unique charm as Paddington tries his hardest to be honourable but inevitably ends up causing hilarious mishaps! 

For a more modern set of animal stories, try the Tales from Acorn Wood series by the powerhouse duo of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. These books are perfect for younger readers with their board format, playful rhymes, simple stories and lift-the-flap elements. 

Leaving the countryside setting but featuring just as much animal fun is the wonderful There’s a Mouse in my House by Ross Collins. This book is just perfect to read aloud with its musical, rhyming text and its simple but characterful illustrations and will almost certainly be one that is requested again and again! 

Rabbit’s Bad Habits is the first in the Rabbit and Bear series by Julian Gough and Jim Field. This hilarious double act of a patient bear and a rather grumpy rabbit is set in a beautifully illustrated woodland and is loads of fun to read. There are more titles in the series to get stuck into which we would also highly recommend. 

Beti and the Little Round House is a collaboration between Atinuke and Emily Hughes. It is set in a woodland in Wales where Beti lives with her family in a charming little home. The book features four short stories with natural themes and Beti is a wonderfully curious (and at times mischievous) character who loves to explore. Each chapter is the perfect length for a bedtime story. 

Tiny the Secret Adventurer is a superb book written by Aisha Bushby and illustrated by Kübra Teber. Tiny is a miniature girl with a big heart who lives in the petals of a sunflower in the grounds of a school. In an attempt to make new friends, she has a mini adventure involving some mean mice and a frog in need of rescue. A sweet and uplifting book with plenty of illustrations throughout. 

Croaky: Search for the Sasquatch is a wonderfully silly book which stars a wannabe adventurer frog called Croaky Hopper. Much like Peter Rabbit, Croaky often acts without thinking through his plans, leading to many hilarious situations and plenty of highly illustrated action scenes. 

Pablo and Splash is a graphic novel by Sheena Dempsey which is perfect for children who are beginning to read independently. It follows two plucky penguins as they try to have a relaxing holiday, only to find themselves trapped in the Cretaceous period being hunted by hungry dinosaurs! This book is heaps of fun and children will love the witty back and forth between the two penguin pals.