Selections from The Tales of Beatrix ..., Beatrix Potter
Selections from The Tales of Beatrix ..., Beatrix Potter
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Selections from The Tales of Beatrix Potter

Author: Beatrix Potter

Narrator: David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman, a full cast

Unabridged: 1 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2014


Synopsis

The tales of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter's other anthropomorphic characters began as a series of illustrated letters to the five-year-old son of her former nanny. The nanny suggested publishing the letters, and the stories became among the bestselling children's books of all time.In this charming collection of classic stories, Beatrix Potter's beloved characters find themselves on all sorts of adventures. Join Peter Rabbit as he braves Mr. McGregor's garden, Benjamin Bunny in his quest for lost shoes, and a kindly tailor who is rewarded by the mice he rescued from his cat. Stories include:"The Tale of Jemimah Puddle-Duck""The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle""The Tailor of Gloucester""The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse""The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher""The Tale of Peter Rabbit""The Tale of Tom Kitten""The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"

About 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.

About David Thorn

David Thorn spent his childhood in the Channel Islands off the coast of France, was schooled in England, and then immigrated to the United States at the age of twenty-three. He is retired from international commerce and currently resides in California.

About Bobbie Frohman

Bobbie Frohman, a third generation Californian, was raised in a large extended family, the niece of cowboys. Early on she developed a deep love of animals, training her dogs to perform with her at dog shows, and as a competitive barrel racer with her beloved horse, Lucky.


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“Beatrix Potter’s animal stories, the first of which was published in 1902, have been a joy to generations of young readers.” Amazon.com, editorial review