All the original illustrations, both color and black and white, are included. This deluxe volume collects all of Beatrix Potter's 23 Peter Rabbit tales and verses together-complete and unabridged-in one book. Thi "I cannot draw you a picture of Peter and Benjamin underneath the basket," writes Beatrix Potter in The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, "because it was quite dark, and because the smell of onions was fearful it made Peter Rabbit and little Benjamin cry." Beatrix Potter's animal stories, the first of which was published in 1902, have been a joy to generations of young readers. Grandpa Ken Reads Appley Dapply’s Nursery RhymesĬhart the elements of four of the stories."I cannot draw you a picture of Peter and Benjamin underneath the basket," writes Beatrix Potter in The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, "because it was quite dark, and because the smell of onions was fearful it made Peter Rabbit and little Benjamin cry." Beatrix Potter's animal stories, the first of which was published in 1902, have been a joy to generations of young readers.
The Tale of Little Pig Robinson (1930) Still under copyright in U.S. Cecily Parsley’s Nursery Rhymes (1922) Also available in PDF. The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse (1918) Also available in PDF. The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes (1911) Also available in PDF. 
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles (1909) Also available in PDF. ‘Anna Maria,’ said the old man rat (whose name was Samuel Whiskers),- ‘Anna Maria, make me a kitten dumpling roly-poly pudding for my dinner.'” Also available in PDF. All in a minute she rushed upon Tom Kitten, and before he knew what was happening- …. 
There was a pattering noise and an old woman rat poked her head round a rafter…. “‘Anna Maria! Anna Maria!’ squeaked the rat.
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or, The Roly-Poly Pudding (1908)Īnother personal favorite. And I think that some day I shall have to make another, larger, book, to tell you more about Tom Kitten!” Also available in PDF. And it sees the bad Rabbit tearing past - without any tail or whiskers!” Also available in PDF. The author was asked by a child who “had told Beatrix that Peter was too good a rabbit, and she wanted a story about a really naughty one!” Well, as the story goes: “This is a man with a gun…. The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit (1906)Ī personal favorite. Jeremy Fisher (1906) Also available in PDF. The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan (1905) Also available in PDF. Tiggy-Winkle (1905) Also available in PDF. The Tale of Two Bad Mice (1904) Also available in PDF. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1904) Also available in PDF. The Tailor of Gloucester (1903) Also available in PDF. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (1903) Also available in PDF. “A pacy story with an engaging hero, an exciting chase and a happy ending, matched with exquisite illustrations, adds up to a children’s classic whose appeal is ageless.” ( The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter) Also available in PDF. They will love Potter’s engaging tales as dearly as their grandparents and parents did - and still do!īeatrix Potter’s tales began when Peter Rabbit first made his appearance in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902, followed by 22 other tales that you will find in Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales. As Books Children Love explains:Ī lovely book to treasure and read to succeeding generations of children. 
Potter’s stories have a universal appeal, transcending time and country.Īs with most children’s books that have withstood the test of time, the books appeal to not only children, but adults. They suffer consequences for disobedience and wrong choices. These characters are endearing because they are true to life. Each character is unique, with cleverly crafted traits and a very particular personality…. The shenanigans of Peter Rabbit and his cohorts still delight readers of all ages. Nearly every book list geared toward homeschoolers will include Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales, or at least a story or two from the collection.
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