The moral of Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit is that you should always listen to your parents. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter that follows mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he gets into, and is chased around, the garden of Mr. McGregor. He escapes and returns home to his mother, who puts him to bed after offering him chamomile-tea. This kind of natural curiosity is common in small children who spend every day learning new things about the world, and Peter Rabbit provides an excellent role model showcasing the importance of curiosity and of exploring the world around you.