Children’s Book Characters Named Peter
Here are just a few children’s books with characters named Peter. Please comment below if you know of one I missed. I hope this encourages your kiddo to read!
A First Peter Rabbit Book by Beatrix Potter (Or any other Peter Rabbit book)
Valuable lessons can be learned from the mischievous Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother’s warning about Mr. McGregor and his vegetable garden. As Peter gets into trouble, he’ll have to ask for help to find a way home. Explore the other characters in Beatrix Potter’s enchanted world with several other stories about Peter’s animal friends. These timeless children’s classics provide kids with tales about values, morals, and virtue.
- Includes characters: Benjamin Bunny, Mr. McGregor, Timmy Willie, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Tom Kitten, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Kep, Mrs. Tittlemouse, Mr. Jeremy Fisher, Sally Henny-Penny, Johnny Town, Aunt Pettitoes, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, Pigling Bland, Alexander, Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, Hunca Munca, Lucie, Squirrel Nutkin, Tom Thumb, Old Brown, Samuel Whisker, Miss Moppet, Mr. Jackson, Ginger, Pickles, Ribby, & Cecily Parsley
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.8 Goodreads- 4.1
- Baby-6 year olds
Ivy by Katherine Coville
Ivy’s grandmother is a healer—to mostly four-legged patients of the forest. Although the woodland creatures love her, the residents of Broomsweep grumble about Grandmother’s unkempt garden. When a kingdom-wide contest is announced to proclaim the tidiest town in the land, the people of Broomsweep are determined to win. That is, if they can get Ivy’s grandmother to clean up her ways. Ivy is determined to lend a hand, but the task proves more challenging when a series of unexpected refugees descends on Grandmother’s cottage. Before the week is over, an injured griffin, a dragon with a cold, and a tiny flock of temperamental pixies will cause a most untidy uproar in Broomsweep . . . and brighten Ivy’s days in ways she never could have dreamed.
- Includes characters: Meg, Cedric, Jacob, Peter, & Edwina
- Ratings- Amazon: 4.8 Goodreads: 4.0
- 7-10 years old
Jessica written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes
“There is no Jessica,” said Ruthie’s parents. But of course there was. She ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. Nobody could see Jessica — except Ruthie.
- One page has lots of names listed-Ruthie, Jon, Jim, Betty, Peter, Mary Ellen, Toni, Joe, Peggy, Dave, Barney, Darice, Carla, Libby, Bea, Susan, and Christopher. Last name is Simms.
- 3-6 year olds
- Ratings: Amazon-4.7 Goodreads-4.1
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.
- Other characters names: Peter Neilsen, Ellen, Annemarie Johansen, Kirsti, Samuel, Sophy Rosen, Hirsch family, Lise, Uncle Henrik, & Great-aunt Birte
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.7 Goodreads- 4.2
- 9+ year olds or 5th-7th grade
- Lexile Measure: 670L
Peter Loves Penguins by David McPhail
Peter and Penguin wake up to snow on the ground and immediately get bundled up to play outside. After making snowballs and a snowman and enjoying the perfect winter day together, they return inside to warm up and share some cocoa.
- Includes characters: Penguin
- 1-4 year olds or Baby-Preschool
The Snowy Day (series) by Ezra Jack Keats
In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child’s wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter’s small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.9 Goodreads- 4.2
- 1-5 year olds
- Lexile Measure: AD500L
Peter’s Patchwork Dream (Barefoot Beginners) by Willemien Min
Peter, who has to stay home alone because he is sick, dreams that he is exploring the gardens in each square of his patchwork quilt.
- No other character names
- Ratings: Amazon-4.5
- 2-8 year olds or 1st-2nd grade
- Lexile Measure: AD470L
This is Spider-Man (World of Reading Level 1) adapted by Emile Juhlin, Illustrator by Steve Kurth (or any other Peter Parker story)
The series is broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes must engage in to perfect their super powers. In reading this series, young readers will prefect their own power to read.
- Other character names: Aunt May and Venom
- Ratings: Amazon-4.6 Goodreads-4.2
- 3-5 year olds or Preschool-Kindergarten
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