# Mrs. Peter Rabbit — Green Meadow Stories character guide

> Mrs. Peter Rabbit in Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** bashful little Mrs. Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Peter, Little Mrs. Peter

**First appearance:** 0057-xxiii-peter-introduces-mrs-peter

## Snapshot

Once little Miss Fuzzytail, she is the shy rabbit whose stolen glances at Peter Rabbit set a whole courtship, and a whole feud, quietly in motion.

## Who they are

She is Old Jed Thumper's daughter, living under his bull-briar rule in the Old Pasture, and the object of Peter Rabbit's hopeful, persistent heart. Her tenderness toward Peter collides with her fear of her father's temper, so she hides, half-promises, and meets him in secret corners. That divided loyalty drives the middle of the book, turning a gentle romance into a test of courage, caution, and whose claim on her will win.

## In the story

### [Mrs. Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/mrs-peter-rabbit)

Peter's new wife; she scolds him for heedlessness and advises him on dealing with Old Man Coyote.

### [Peter Introduces Mrs. Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxiii-peter-introduces-mrs-peter)

Bashful and sweet, she is introduced to the woodland community as Peter's wife.

### [XXIV: Danny Meadow Mouse Warns Peter Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxiv-danny-meadow-mouse-warns-peter-rabbit)

Expresses concern about Old Man Coyote and urges Peter to be cautious.

### [Peter Rabbit’s Heedlessness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxv-peter-rabbit-s-heedlessness)

Mrs. Peter is the one Peter wants to protect, but his heedlessness causes worry.

### [Peter Rabbit Listens to Mrs. Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxvi-peter-rabbit-listens-to-mrs-peter)

Watches over Peter, warns him by thumping, scolds him for heedlessness, and offers wise counsel about keeping Old Man Coyote in debt through good deeds.

### [XXVII: Mistah Mocker Plays a Joke on Mrs. Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxvii-mistah-mocker-plays-a-joke-on-mrs-peter)

Feels homesick and is tricked by Mistah Mocker's imitations, but forgives him when he promises to sing.

### [News from the Old Briar-Patch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxviii-news-from-the-old-briar-patch)

Mentioned as having come home with Peter; Jenny Wren seeks her out but does not find her directly.

### [XXX: Reddy Fox Learns the Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxx-reddy-fox-learns-the-secret)

Mrs. Peter comforts Peter after Reddy Fox discovers their secret, saying it would have been found out soon anyway.

### [XXXI: Blacky the Crow Has Sharp Eyes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxi-blacky-the-crow-has-sharp-eyes)

Spotted by Blacky under a sweetbriar bush, revealing the presence of the rabbit family.

### [Peter Rabbit's Nursery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxii-peter-rabbit-s-nursery)

Anxious mother who worries about predators lurking near the nursery.

### [XII: Granny and Reddy Fox Hunt in Vain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xii-granny-and-reddy-fox-hunt-in-vain)

Emerges from the hole with Peter to feed on bark and twigs.

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