Which languages can I read The Tale of Benjamin Bunny in?

English, German, Spanish, French and Italian. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.

In translation, German, Spanish, French and Italian are B1 Intermediate. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.

About 1,123 words: around 5–10 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.

Yes. Read it online with no account. The e-reader files (EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account; the PDF doesn't.

Can I read it on a Kindle or Kobo?

Yes. Download the EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most e-readers, or the AZW3 or MOBI for a Kindle, with each paragraph followed by its translation. There is also a side-by-side PDF to print, and each language on its own.

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Die Geschichte von Benjamin Kaninchen

Beatrix Potter

In each language: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny · Die Geschichte von Benjamin Kaninchen · El cuento de Benjamín Conejo · Jeannot Lapin · La storia di Benjamin Coniglio

Benjamin Bunny leads his cousin Peter Rabbit back into Mr. McGregor's garden to fetch the clothes Peter lost there. Among the vegetable beds and under an upturned basket, the two rabbits find more trouble waiting than they bargained for.

In English, German, Spanish, French and Italian · about 1,100 words · 5–10 min to read.

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How it begins

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Eines Morgens saß ein kleines Kaninchen auf einer Böschung.

One morning a little rabbit sat on a bank.

Es spitzte die Ohren und lauschte dem Tripp-trapp, Tripp-trapp eines Ponys.

He pricked his ears and listened to the trit-trot, trit-trot of a pony.

Eine Kutsche kam die Straße entlang; sie wurde von Herrn McGregor gefahren, und neben ihm saß Frau McGregor in ihrer besten Haube.

A gig was coming along the road; it was driven by Mr. McGregor, and beside him sat Mrs. McGregor in her best bonnet.

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Languages

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny · English (original)1,123 words · ~5 min
Die Geschichte von Benjamin Kaninchen · GermanB1 Intermediate · 1,070 words · ~10 min
El cuento de Benjamín Conejo · SpanishB1 Intermediate · 1,140 words · ~10 min
Jeannot Lapin · FrenchB1 Intermediate · 1,196 words · ~10 min
La storia di Benjamin Coniglio · ItalianB1 Intermediate · 1,064 words · ~10 min

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Questions

Which languages can I read The Tale of Benjamin Bunny in?: English, German, Spanish, French and Italian. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.
What level is it?: In translation, German, Spanish, French and Italian are B1 Intermediate. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
How long is it?: About 1,123 words: around 5–10 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.
Is it free?: Yes. Read it online with no account. The e-reader files (EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account; the PDF doesn't.
Can I read it on a Kindle or Kobo?: Yes. Download the EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most e-readers, or the AZW3 or MOBI for a Kindle, with each paragraph followed by its translation. There is also a side-by-side PDF to print, and each language on its own.