Peter Rabbit #15

Peter and Dazy start the day worried about Friday the thirteenth, but Peter dismisses all the superstitions—walking under ladders, black cats crossing his path—with cheerful confidence. His secret to staying worry-free: he always carries a rabbit's foot with him wherever he goes.

Peter Rabbit reads a science book that sparks an ambitious idea: he'll build a rocket ship to reach another planet at the speed of light! When Peter and his friend Dazy finally blast off, they discover that traveling at light speed turns them into beams of energy—and when they crash-land on a mysterious alien world, they encounter one-eyed creatures and a powerful Imperial Wizard who has plans of his own for Earth. Now Peter and Dazy must find a way to escape before the wizard's scheme can unfold.

In this 1952 humor story, Sparky Smith and a companion spot trouble in town and decide to open a bank to help the locals—but their well-meaning venture quickly spirals when a mysterious woman on horseback stumbles into their new establishment and reveals herself to be more than she seems. As bandits close in and the town's trust hangs in the balance, our bankers discover that running a legitimate business is far trickier than they bargained for.

After watching a tough-guy movie, Cicero decides he's got what it takes to be the neighborhood leader and convinces Timmy to help train him—with punching bags, running, and attitude coaching. When Cicero finally attempts to show everyone who's boss, his grand plan collides hilariously with reality in ways he never expected.

When Peter Rabbit promises to bring Dazy a corsage of sweet peas to their dance, he finds himself without the money to buy flowers—but a resourceful idea saves the day. Peter's unconventional gift surprises Dazy in this charming 1952 tale about making do with what you've got.