The Tale of Peter Rabbit, one of the best-selling children's books of all time, written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, printed privately in 1901 and commercially published in 1902. It centers on the mischievous Peter Rabbit, whose disobedience leads to trouble. The story combines humor and adventure while also featuring a moral lesson."Now, my dears," said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, "you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden."But what does Peter Rabbit do? Beatrix Potter's delightful 'Tale of Peter Rabbit' tells the story.