The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter

"The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book published in December 1906. When a bad-tempered rabbit forcefully steals a carrot from a gentle rabbit, he soon faces unexpected consequences from a passing hunter. Originally published in an unusual accordion-fold format, this simple tale was designed specifically for babies and very young children. The story delivers a straightforward moral lesson through Potter's characteristic illustrations, introducing the youngest readers to books and the Peter Rabbit universe.