Can you believe that Beatrix Potters The Tale of Peter Rabbit has been enchanting readers for over one hundred years? First published in 1902, the book tells the tale of a mischievous little rabbit, Peter, who loves nothing more than getting into the garden of Mr. McGregor, and was first written for the son of a friend. Though the story was initially rejected by publishers, it has since become one of the best-selling books of all time, having sold over 40 million copies. In the childrens genre, few stories are as classic or as adored as The Tale of Peter Rabbit.