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Puffin commissions further Peter Rabbit sequels from illustrator, Nicola Kinnear!

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​We are delighted to announce that Paul Moreton has agreed world Rights for Puffin's commission for illustrator Nicola Kinnear to create three picture books starring Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit. The first title, Head Over Tail, will be out in June 2021. The series will be written by Rachel Bright.

Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter's world-famous creation, is hopping off on new adventures in this brand new picture book series created by bestselling creators, Rachel Bright and Nicola Kinnear.

Peter Rabbit is full of ideas to get his chores done quickly, playing is much more fun. So when Mrs Rabbit wants him to help with the washing, he has the perfect idea - a super-speedy washing line! It's great fun, until Squirrel Nutkin jumps on too and the pair go head over tail...

This mischievous, little rabbit has been a favourite character for over 100 years and in Head Over Tail, Rachel Bright and Nicola Kinnear have brought their own unmistakable flair to the world of Peter Rabbit, and have created a tale full of scrapes, adventure, and trademark quick-thinking by this much-loved rabbit.

Head Over Tail is the first in this new series and is sure to delight Peter Rabbit fans young and old.

Ygraine Cadlock, editorial director at Puffin Picture Books, said:

 "It was always going to be tough to find someone to create brand new adventures for such a beloved character, but Rachel and Nicola have proved themselves the perfect people to continue Beatrix Potter's legacy. As fans of the original books, we knew they would treat Peter with care and respect. They have created a new story full of heart, humour and adventure and, with them, we can't wait to share Peter's new adventures with the world."