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Tales of Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter's charming stories have enchanted children for over a hundred years. She brilliantly evokes the beauty of nature and country life, and each story brings to life characters listeners will remember and love for years to come. This collection includes eighteen favorite tales about Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs. Tittlemouse, and the others. Let your children share in the tradition of Beatrix Potter and her animal family, a literary treasure for generations to cherish.
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First published July 1, 1994
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About the author
Beatrix Potter
3,359 books2,142 followersHelen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, mycologist, and conservationist who is best known for her children's books, which featured animal characters such as Peter Rabbit.
Born into a wealthy household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. She had numerous pets, and through holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developed a love of landscape, flora, and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Because she was a woman, her parents discouraged intellectual development, but her study and paintings of fungi led her to be widely respected in the field of mycology.
In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit and became secretly engaged to her publisher, Norman Warne, causing a breach with her parents, who disapproved of his social status. Warne died before the wedding.
Potter eventually published 24 children's books, the most recent being The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots (2016), and having become financially independent of her parents, was able to buy a farm in the Lake District, which she extended with other purchases over time.
In her forties, she married a local solicitor, William Heelis. She became a sheep breeder and farmer while continuing to write and illustrate children's books. Potter died in 1943 and left almost all of her property to The National Trust in order to preserve the beauty of the Lake District as she had known it, protecting it from developers.
Potter's books continue to sell well throughout the world, in multiple languages. Her stories have been retold in various formats, including a ballet, films, and in animation.
Born into a wealthy household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. She had numerous pets, and through holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developed a love of landscape, flora, and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Because she was a woman, her parents discouraged intellectual development, but her study and paintings of fungi led her to be widely respected in the field of mycology.
In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit and became secretly engaged to her publisher, Norman Warne, causing a breach with her parents, who disapproved of his social status. Warne died before the wedding.
Potter eventually published 24 children's books, the most recent being The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots (2016), and having become financially independent of her parents, was able to buy a farm in the Lake District, which she extended with other purchases over time.
In her forties, she married a local solicitor, William Heelis. She became a sheep breeder and farmer while continuing to write and illustrate children's books. Potter died in 1943 and left almost all of her property to The National Trust in order to preserve the beauty of the Lake District as she had known it, protecting it from developers.
Potter's books continue to sell well throughout the world, in multiple languages. Her stories have been retold in various formats, including a ballet, films, and in animation.
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November 2, 2021
Beatrix Potter's charming stories have enchanted children for over a hundred years. She brilliantly evokes the beauty of nature and country life, and each story brings to life characters listeners will remember and love for years to come. This collection includes eighteen favorite tales about Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs. Tittlemouse, and the others. Let your children share in the tradition of Beatrix Potter and her animal family, a literary treasure for generations to cherish.
-Andy
-Andy
September 24, 2019
Was a very quick listen, only 3 hours, but very enjoyable, Iv herd most of the stories but there where a few Iv never read, reminded me of my childhood and was a lovely time on memory lane. Recommend letting kiddies have a listen.
March 2, 2022
A nice collection of Beatrix Potter's books all in one audio book. It was enjoyable to listen to and, the narrator, Nadia May, did a wonderful job with all of the voices. I'm still a little shocked when I hear how many references to whipping, spanking, and other violent acts there are in her books. I think one of the reasons why I like the Brambly Hedge books a lot more is because there is no violence mentioned (to animals or children) and the stories are extra cozy.
I realize that these are books of their time and I tried to keep that in mind while reading these tales. Some of the tales are charming and entertaining, while others are a little wearying. I'm glad that I was able to listen to such a lovely rendition of her stories.
I realize that these are books of their time and I tried to keep that in mind while reading these tales. Some of the tales are charming and entertaining, while others are a little wearying. I'm glad that I was able to listen to such a lovely rendition of her stories.
September 28, 2022
I lost my voice for a few days- so over a couple of days used this audio book (along with physical copies) to read bedtime stories to my older daughter. That makes me a tad biased, but wonderful books and very well read.
January 17, 2018
We love Beatrix Potter, and this audio recording included a few tales we hadn't read as well as many dearly loved stories. We enjoyed it.
July 21, 2019
Classic and delightful.
February 10, 2021
Quick and easy listen. I’ve never actually read the Peter Rabbit stories, so this was new to me. Highly recommend if you want to know what they’re about without having to read a couple tiny books.
July 18, 2023
very pleasant for car rides with silly names and fancy words. some of the time I had no idea what they were talking about.
August 6, 2016
This is lovely, except that the breaks don't make any sense. They come randomly in the middle of stories.
June 7, 2017
My 5 and 3 year old liked this book on CD, surprisingly. I liked some stories, but didn't care for many others. I think my kids liked the silly words and rhymes in the stories.
January 15, 2015
So sweet and cute. An ageless classic
March 9, 2014
Nice to remember my childhood a little with this.
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