Summary: The Tale of Peter Rabbit | New English Ferry: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

Summary

The story is about four little rabbits - Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter - who live with their mother under a big fir tree in a sandbank. The mother warns them not to go into Mr. McGregor's garden, but Peter, the naughty rabbit, disobeys and goes in anyway.

While Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail listen to their mother and eat blackberries, Peter goes to Mr. McGregor's garden, eats lettuce and French beans, and feels sick. Mr. McGregor chases him, and Peter narrowly escapes by wriggling out of his jacket.

Peter hides in a tool shed, jumps into a flowerpot, and sneezes, giving away his location. Mr. McGregor tries to catch him but fails. Eventually, Peter finds the gate, slips under it, and returns home.

However, Peter is not well that night, and his mother takes care of him. Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail have a good supper. The story teaches a lesson about the importance of listening to warnings and being responsible.

List of Difficult Words with Meanings

• Sandbank: A deposit of sand on the river bank.
• McGregor's Garden: A place belonging to Mr. McGregor where the rabbits are not supposed to go.
• French beans: A type of green vegetable.
• Parsley: A herb with flat or curly leaves, used in cooking.
• Gooseberry net: A net used to protect gooseberry bushes.
• Cucumber frame: A structure for growing cucumbers.
• Rake: A tool used for removing leaves from the ground.
• Wriggle: To twist and turn with quick movements.
• Hoeing: Using a tool called a hoe to cultivate the soil.
• Onion patch: A small area where onions are grown.
• Sprinted: Ran quickly for a short distance.