genius. Merchandising and adaptations Benjamin became a motif in a nursery wallpaper designed by Potter shortly after the tale's publication. Benjamin and Peter made a cameo appearance in the artwork of Potter's The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle (1905), and returned as adult rabbits in The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (1909) and The Tale of Mr. Tod (1912). In 1992, an animated adaptation of the story was integrated with The Tale of Peter Rabbit and telecast on the BBC anthology series, The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends. Benjamin also appeared in the episodes, The Tale of Mr. Tod and The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse, along with Peter. Also in the BBC adaptation, Peter Rabbit's mother's first name is revealed to be Josephine, while in the actual books, her first name is not given. In the CBeebies British and Nick Jr. American CGI animated children's television series, Benjamin is voiced by Peter Steve Harris in the US version and Danny Price in the U.K. version. Benjamin appears in the 2018 animated/live-action film adaptation of Peter Rabbit, voiced by Colin Moody, as a sidekick character. Moody also reprised his role for the 2021 sequel. Royal Doulton sold a porcelain figurine of Benjamin's father punishing Peter from 1975 to 1988. References Footnotes Works cited External links The Tale of Benjamin Bunny at Internet Archive 1904 children's books Peter Rabbit British children's books Books about rabbits and hares Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Frederick Warne & Co books