The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a British children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter that follows mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased about the garden of Mr. McGregor. He escapes and returns home to his mother who puts him to bed after dosing him with camomile tea.
Beatrix Potter was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" being one of her most famous works.
