Peter Rabbit

Old Man Coyote

Old Man Coyote is a persistent predator of Peter Rabbit, creating a tense predator-prey dynamic.

Reddy Fox

Peter Rabbit is a frequent target of Reddy Fox's hunting, creating a classic predator-prey rivalry.

Jimmy Skunk

Jimmy Skunk and Peter Rabbit are friendly neighbors, often meeting peacefully in the Green Meadow.

Sammy Jay

Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship.

Old Man Coyote

Old Man Coyote is a persistent predator of Peter Rabbit, creating a tense predator-prey dynamic.

Jimmy Skunk

Jimmy Skunk and Peter Rabbit are friendly neighbors, often meeting peacefully in the Green Meadow.

Old Man Coyote

Old Man Coyote is a persistent predator of Peter Rabbit, creating a tense predator-prey dynamic.

Jimmy Skunk

Jimmy Skunk and Peter Rabbit are friendly neighbors, often meeting peacefully in the Green Meadow.

Sammy Jay

Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship.

Reddy Fox

Peter Rabbit is a frequent target of Reddy Fox's hunting, creating a classic predator-prey rivalry.

Sammy Jay

Sammy Jay often teases and harasses Peter Rabbit, creating a tense, antagonistic relationship.

Reddy Fox

Peter Rabbit is a frequent target of Reddy Fox's hunting, creating a classic predator-prey rivalry.

II: The Quarrel

Witnesses the quarrel and covers his ears.

Happy Jack and Chatterer Feel Foolish

Laughs at the two squirrels and reveals that Striped Chipmunk took the nuts while they were fighting.

Happy Jack Suspects Striped Chipmunk

Mentioned as having laughed at Happy Jack and Chatterer's surprise over the missing nuts, but he did not take them.

Mrs. Peter Rabbit

Falls in love with Miss Fuzzytail, cleans himself up, and brings her to the Old Briar-patch as his wife.

I: Peter Rabbit Loses His Appetite

Peter loses his appetite and becomes unhappy due to loneliness and fear of Old Man Coyote, despite having ample food and safety in the Old Briar-patch.

Peter Rabbit Plans a Journey

Feeling lonesome and impulsive, decides to journey to the Old Pasture.

Hooty the Owl Changes His Hunting Grounds

Peter is mentioned as having started his journey to the Old Pasture, unaware that Hooty the Owl is also heading there, and his thoughts are preoccupied with Old Man Coyote and Granny Fox.

IV: The Shadow with Sharp Claws

Forgets to watch for Hooty the Owl and is attacked while crossing a clover patch.

In the Old Pasture

Peter is recovering from an attack by Hooty the Owl, reflecting on his lesson to always watch out for danger, and feeling curious yet cautious about the Old Pasture.

Peter Rabbit Is Still Lonesome

Sits under a bramble-bush nursing wounds from Hooty the Owl, feeling homesick and lonesome until Mr. Sun's wink cheers him.

VII: Peter Finds Tracks

Explores the Old Pasture despite his injuries, eats sweet clover, and discovers mysterious rabbit tracks.

VIII: The Strange Tracks in the Old Pasture

Discovers strange tracks and follows them to a measuring tree, feeling wary of the larger Rabbit.

IX: An Unpleasant Surprise

Peter discovers the Old Pasture is claimed by a larger Rabbit, becomes angry and boastful, and is forced to flee when surprised.

X: Peter Rabbit Almost Decides to Return Home

Peter is unhappy, fearful, and physically worn down from being constantly chased by the old gray Rabbit. He is torn between his desire to explore the Old Pasture and his need to return home.

XI: Peter Rabbit Has a Sudden Change of Mind

Peter is lonely and seeking companionship in the Old Pasture. He is polite and gentle when addressing the mysterious rabbit.

XII: Peter Learns Something from Tommy Tit

Feeling mournful and lonely, Peter shares his troubles with Tommy Tit and learns the identity of the eyes he saw.

Little Miss Fuzzytail

Sits on the sunning-bank, dreaming of Little Miss Fuzzytail and repeating her name; his coat shows tears from Hooty the Owl and missing fur from Old Jed Thumper.

Someone Fools Old Jed Thumper

Peter Rabbit is the intruder from the Green Meadows who is resting on a sunning-bank while someone else fools Old Jed Thumper.

A Pleasant Surprise for Peter

Falls asleep on the sunning-bank and wakes to find a gift of sweet clover, suspecting it is from Little Miss Fuzzytail.

XVI: Peter Rabbit’s Looking-Glass

Falls in love with little Miss Fuzzytail and becomes self-conscious about his appearance; grooms himself by a pool.

Peter Meets Miss Fuzzytail

Feeling better and looking neater, Peter searches for little Miss Fuzzytail and bravely rescues her from Black Pussy.

Tommy Tit Proves a Friend Indeed

Peter saves little Miss Fuzzytail from Black Pussy, meets her secretly, and is nearly killed by Mr. Goshawk due to Old Jed Thumper's scheme, but is saved by Tommy Tit's warning.

Old Man Coyote Pays a Debt

Struggling with the decision to stay or leave the Old Pasture, hiding from Old Jed Thumper.

Little Miss Fuzzytail Whispers 'Yes'

In love with little Miss Fuzzytail, he tries to convince her to return to the Old Briar-patch.

Peter and Little Miss Fuzzytail Leave the Old Pasture

Feels responsibility for the first time; leads little Miss Fuzzytail on a careful journey to the Old Briar-patch.

Sammy Jay Becomes Curious

Returns home with his new wife, little Miss Fuzzytail, and tries to hide her from Sammy Jay.

Peter Introduces Mrs. Peter

Proudly introduces his new wife, Mrs. Peter, to their many friends.

XXIV: Danny Meadow Mouse Warns Peter Rabbit

Receives Danny's warning but is initially dismissive, trusting Old Man Coyote due to a past favor.

Peter Rabbit’s Heedlessness

Peter is heedless and forgets to watch out for danger, almost running into Old Man Coyote.

Peter Rabbit Listens to Mrs. Peter

Returns to the Old Briar-patch after escaping Old Man Coyote; listens to Mrs. Peter's advice and resolves to practice the Golden Rule.

XXVII: Mistah Mocker Plays a Joke on Mrs. Peter

Mentioned as having brought Mrs. Peter to the Old Briar-patch and being away at the sweet-clover patch during the incident.

News from the Old Briar-Patch

Returned to the Old Briar-Patch with Mrs. Peter; found smiling under a bramble-bush; anxious about Jenny Wren keeping his secret.

XXIX: Jimmy Skunk Visits Peter Rabbit

Appears uncommonly happy but denies any news when questioned by Jimmy Skunk.

XXX: Reddy Fox Learns the Secret

Peter is the keeper of the secret in the Old Briar-patch, cleverly evading questions from visitors but ultimately worried when Reddy Fox discovers the secret.

XXXI: Blacky the Crow Has Sharp Eyes

Seen looking worried and anxious in the Old Briar-patch as Blacky flies overhead.

Peter Rabbit's Nursery

Proud and happy father of four babies, dismissive of dangers.

XII: Granny and Reddy Fox Hunt in Vain

Stays safe in the Old Briar-patch, eating bark and taunting Reddy Fox from his cleverly made paths.