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Screenings of Animated Versions of
The Tales of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
(Each animated tale is approximately 30 minutes)
Presented in conjunction with the special
exhibition
Peter Rabbit's Garden
Saturdays, Baird Auditorium, Ground Floor
National Museum of Natural History
10th
Street and Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC
Free
Information: 202.633.1000
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February 2002
Saturday, February 9
11:00 a.m.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
Follow the escapades of cousins Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny,
the world's two most famous rabbits, as they get into mischief
in old Mr. McGregor's garden.
11:30 a.m.
The Tale of Mr. Tod
Peter and Benjamin track the wily badger, Tommy Brock, to Mr.
Tod's hide-out when he kidnaps the Flopsy Bunnies.
11:00 a.m.
The Tailor of Gloucester.
The enchanting story of an old tailor who sets to work to make
a magnificent coat for the Mayor of Gloucester's weeding on
Christmas morning, and of his secret helpers, was Beatrix Potter's
own favorite.
11:30 a.m.
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher.
When Lucie loses her handkerchiefs, her search ends with kindly
washerwoman Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and she learns of Jeremy Fisher's
eventful fishing trip.
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March 2002
Saturday,
March 9
11:00 a.m.
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse.
Benjamin Bunny has now married Flopsy, and their six little
Flopsy bunnies get into all manner of mischief.
11:30 a.m.
The Tale of Pigling Bland.
Pigling Bland and Pig-wig must escape the clutches of Mr. Piperson
before he can turn them into next season's bacon in this charming
tale of a lovable pig who saves the day and gets his wish.
11:00a.m.
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding.
While Mittens and Moppet hide in the flour barrels, naughty
Tom goes up the chimney and meets Samuel Whiskers, a rat who
thinks Tom will make a fine meal.
11:30a.m.
The
Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck
Moppet, Mittens, and Tom Kitten attempt to keep clean and tidy
for their mother's tea party, while Jemima Puddle-Duck encounters
a foxy-whiskered gentleman.
11:00 a.m.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
Follow the escapades of cousins Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny,
the world's two most famous rabbits, as they get into mischief
in old Mr. McGregor's garden.
11:30 a.m.
The Tale of Mr. Tod
Peter and Benjamin track the wily badger, Tommy Brock, to Mr.
Tod's hide-out when he kidnaps the Flopsy Bunnies.
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Saturday,
April 13
11:00 a.m.
The Tailor of Gloucester.
The enchanting story of an old tailor who sets to work to make
a magnificent coat for the Mayor of Gloucester's weeding on
Christmas morning, and of his secret helpers, was Beatrix Potter's
own favorite.
11:30 a.m.
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher.
When Lucie loses her handkerchiefs, her search ends with kindly
washerwoman Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and she learns of Jeremy Fisher's
eventful fishing trip.
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May 2002
Saturday,
May 11
11:00 a.m.
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse.
Benjamin Bunny has now married Flopsy, and their six little
Flopsy bunnies get into all manner of mischief.
11:30 a.m.
The Tale of Pigling Bland.
Pigling Bland and Pig-wig must escape the clutches of Mr. Piperson
before he can turn them into next season's bacon in this charming
tale of a lovable pig who saves the day and gets his wish.
11:00 a.m.
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding.
While Mittens and Moppet hide in the flour barrels, naughty
Tom goes up the chimney and meets Samuel Whiskers, a rat who
thinks Tom will make a fine meal.
11:30 a.m.
The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck
Moppet, Mittens, and Tom Kitten attempt to keep clean and tidy
for their mother's tea party, while Jemima Puddle-Duck encounters
a foxy-whiskered gentleman.
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