| Author |
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943 |
| Title |
The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The tale of Peter Rabbit -- The tailor of Gloucester -- The tale of Squirrel Nutkin -- The tale of Benjamin Bunny -- The tale two bad mice -- The tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle -- The pie and the patty-pan -- The tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher -- The story of a fierce bad rabbit -- The story of Miss Moppet -- The tale of Tom Kitten -- The tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck -- The roly-poly pudding -- The tale of the Flopsy bunnies -- The tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse -- The tale of Timmy Tiptoes -- The tale of Mr. Tod -- The tale of Pigling Bland -- Ginger and Pickles.
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| Credits |
Charles Keller for Tina using OmniPage Professional OCR software donated by Caere Corporation
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| Summary |
"The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter" by Beatrix Potter is a delightful collection of children's stories that was likely compiled in the late 19th century. This charming anthology features beloved tales such as "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin," showcasing enchanting animal characters and whimsical adventures that captivate young readers. At the start of this collection, the opening tale introduces us to Peter Rabbit, a mischievous little bunny who, despite his mother’s warnings, sneaks into Mr. McGregor's garden. His escapade leads him into a series of frantic encounters with Mr. McGregor, showcasing a mix of excitement and panic as he tries to escape. Other tales, like "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" and "The Tale of Tom Kitten," follow suit with charming narratives about familial ties and the antics of endearing animal characters, all wrapped in Potter's trademark whimsical prose and enchanting illustrations. These opening stories set the stage for a fantastical journey through the world of anthropomorphic animals, appealing to both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Children's stories, English
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
572 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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