The Complete Beatrix Potter Collection vol 2 : Tales & Original Illustrations

By Beatrix Potter and The griffin classics

Join the fun with four charming tales from the beloved Beatrix Potter!
Whisk your child away to a world of endearing animals and heartwarming adventures in this delightful collection.

- The Tale of Two Bad Mice: Witness the hilarious chaos caused by two mischievous mice in a baker's shop! Will they get away with their sticky fingers, or will the baker have a surprise waiting for them?
- The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle: Step into the cozy home of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, the kindhearted hedgehog, for a delightful afternoon tea party filled with warmth and friendship.
- The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan: A mischievous kitten gets into a bit of trouble with a baking mishap! What happens when curiosity and flour mix together?
- The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher: Follow the forgetful Mr. Jeremy Fisher, a dapper frog, on his exciting (and slightly perilous) fishing expedition. Will he catch a whopper fish, or will his forgetfulness lead him astray?Beatrix Potter's Animal Antics is a timeless collection that will spark your child's imagination and nurture a love for reading. With beautiful illustrations and heartwarming stories, this book is perfect for bedtime stories, read-aloud sessions, or independent reading adventures.
"A wonderful introduction to Beatrix Potter's classic tales for a new generation of readers." - School Library Journal "These stories have captivated children for over a century." - Parents Magazine
Gift your child the timeless enchantment of Beatrix Potter! Download your copy of Beatrix Potter's Animal Antics today and embark on four delightful adventures with unforgettable characters.
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• Language: English
• Publisher: The griffin classics
• Release date: May 13, 2024
• ISBN: 9782380379525

Beatrix Potter

Helen Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals. Written as a gift for the son of her former governess, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1901. Its success enabled her to commit to full-time writing and illustrating. Potter wrote about 30 books; the best known being her 24 children's tales.

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FOR

W. M. L. W.

THE LITTLE GIRL

WHO HAD THE DOLL’S HOUSE

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The Tale of

Two Bad Mice

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( 1904 )

Once upon a time there was a very beautiful doll’s-house; it was red brick with white windows, and it had real muslin curtains and a front door and a chimney.

It belonged to two Dolls called Lucinda and Jane; at least, it belonged to Lucinda, but she never ordered meals.

Jane was the Cook; but she never did any cooking, because the dinner had been bought ready-made, in a box full of shavings.

There were two red lobsters and a ham, a fish, a pudding, and some pears and oranges.

They would not come off the plates, but they were extremely beautiful.

One morning Lucinda and Jane had gone out for a drive in the doll’s perambulator. There was no one in the nursery, and it was very quiet. Presently there was a little scuffling, scratching noise in a corner near the fire-place, where there was a hole under the skirting-board.

Tom Thumb put out his head for a moment, and then popped it in again.

Tom Thumb was a mouse.

A minute afterwards, Hunca Munca, his wife, put her head out, too; and when she saw that there was no one in the nursery, she ventured out on the oilcloth under the coal-box.

The doll’s-house stood at the other side of the fire-place. Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca went cautiously across the hearthrug. They pushed the front door – it was not fast.