# Peter Rabbit's Nursery explained — Green Meadow Stories

> Chapter companion for Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

## What happens

Peter Rabbit proudly announces his new family, attracting both friends and predators to the Old Briar-patch. While Mrs. Peter worries about the dangers posed by Reddy Fox, Old Man Coyote, Redtail the Hawk, Digger the Badger, and Hooty the Owl, Peter remains carefree and confident in their safety. The chapter ends with the naming of their four babies and a transition to the next book about Bowser the Hound.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Relationships

The chapter highlights the bond between Peter and Mrs. Peter as they care for their newborn babies.

### Courage and Fear

Contrasts Mrs. Peter's fear of predators with Peter's carefree courage and confidence in their safety.

## Character check-ins

### Peter Rabbit

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

### Mrs. Peter Rabbit

Anxious mother who worries about predators lurking near the nursery.

### Blacky the Crow

Spread the news of Peter's family.

### Reddy Fox

One of the predators showing interest in the nursery.

### Old Man Coyote

Another predator lurking around the Old Briar-patch.

## Key lines

> The news was out at last, thanks to Blacky the Crow. Peter Rabbit had a family!

Blacky the Crow spread the news that Peter Rabbit now had a family.

_Announcement of Peter's new family._

> I don't believe in borrowing trouble. Time enough to worry when there is something to worry about

Peter advises not to worry prematurely, only when there is a real reason.

_Peter's philosophy on worry._

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