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The Complete Tales
This complete and unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potter's Tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations. The stories are arranged in the order in which they were first published so they may be read in their proper sequence. A special section at the end of this volume contains four additional works by Beatrix Potter that were not publish...more
Hardcover, 400 pages
Published
November 1st 2006
by Warne
(first published June 1986)
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Don't let this innocent looking book fool you! It's all death and despair right from the get-go when a mother bunny relates with such nonchalant callousness the death of their father to four impressionable young rabbits. One suspects she wasn't all that sad to see the old man go. Perhaps he was beating her.
Love the fantastic illustrations! Sure they border on Kinkadian quaintness and might be too cute for their own good, but without them most of these stories quite frankly never would've been r...more
Love the fantastic illustrations! Sure they border on Kinkadian quaintness and might be too cute for their own good, but without them most of these stories quite frankly never would've been r...more
I can't find on Goodreads what I actually had as a kid, but it was a boxed set with all 23 tales as little individual books, pocket-sized. My mom might still have it somewhere in her house for all I know, but the reason that her collection is so precious to me, and the reason I'll give it 5 stars without even thinking about it is because it's what turned me on to reading. I began to learn to read when I was 2, and it was using little floaty bath books with shapes and colours and the names of the...more
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This book really is a treasure and I'm thrilled that I have my very own copy! Thanks Dad! This book contains all 23 'Tales' as well as 4 other works. Each tale is introduced with some information about the origins of the story. It is a gorgeous book and I can barely stop looking at it!
The only reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars has nothing at all to do with the stories. It's just that this book is very bulky and because these are stories that are meant to be shared with a little one it really w...more
The only reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars has nothing at all to do with the stories. It's just that this book is very bulky and because these are stories that are meant to be shared with a little one it really w...more
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Bought in the Beatrix Potter Museum during a trip through the Lake District. These are stories which will be reminded your whole life. Not only this book is a beauty, but a visit to the museum, where all Mrs Potter's figures are life size, is highly recommended. Even as an adult I love to read the story of Jemima Puddleduck, mrs Tiddlemouse and famous Peter Rabbit. The illustrations are fine colored and detailed and done by Mrs Potter herself.
Beatrix Potter's Complete Tales holds a very dear place in my heart. This collection has never lost its popularity. Beatrix Potter's first story in 1902, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" was published in a small edition by Frederick Warne, within a year it was an instant best seller. To this day the appeal of the tales is just as strong.
The animals seem to almost take on human personalities. In fact, these magical stories are often connected with real people, places or animals. Stories that involve an...more
The animals seem to almost take on human personalities. In fact, these magical stories are often connected with real people, places or animals. Stories that involve an...more
I listened to the entire set on audio. It was fun to hear it read in a British accent- especially all the little rhymes. This was one of those collections you go back to after you loved it as a child and go, huh? The stories are bizarre! Animals in pants and coats I can accept, but eating each other or animals tacking a collection of rat tails on the barn as a warning to other animals is a bit shocking.One minute your a mouse in a kitchen, next you are about to be mouse pie.
I LOVED Tiggy Winkl...more
I LOVED Tiggy Winkl...more
Jul 18, 2012
Kate
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4 of 5 stars
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"This deluxe volume brings all Beatrix Potter's twenty-three Peter Rabbit tales and verses together in one book. The texts are complete and unabridged and all the original illustrations, both colour and black and white, are included. The stories are arranged in the order in which they were first published to enable them to be read in the proper sequence for, although each story stands on its own, several are linked together by events and characters. Beatrix Potter's tales were often connected wi...more
I simply loved Beatrix Potter books as a child. My favorite is "The Roly Poly Pudding". When we were kids, we had the complete volume of Beatrix Potter, little green books. Oh how I wish my mother had saved them for my boys! I did manage to get a similar volume off of Ebay, along with a Saucy doll because "Jim killed Saucy!".
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A classic book is a book that has withstood the test of time and has survived over the centuries. This is exactly what the complete tale of Beatrix Potter has done. Her story's are still being told to this day and are still being found intriguing by a younger generation. The complete tales of Beatrix Potter is a compilation of her best work as an author and features none other than the notorious Peter Rabbit along with other story's that many may have not herd of. The really cool part of this bo...more
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This was the first book I finished in 2013. I got the handsome volume from Bookdepository's 24 hour deals and was surprised at how beautiful the book is, at such a bargain (USD 20, I saw it being marketed at USD 70 in retail bookstores). The hardcover book has a lavish matte cover, plus a box. It's quite big and heavy, but makes for an excellent coffee table book, or to complete your fairy tale/children's books section at your home's personal library or the nursery.
I've never read anything by Mi...more
I've never read anything by Mi...more
Reading these with my oldest DD - while the stories are all classics and not too complicated, had to explain a lot of terms to her that aren't used much in American English nowadays (ie: 'larder'). Made for some interesting conversations. = )
These are kids' books?!?!?! Seriously?!?!
I have no problem with anthropomorphic personifications, talking rabbits etc, but surely if you're making the animals talk you should stay away from making them eat each other! It may be because I was 'reading' the complete series on audiobook, one after the other, but do we have to have one story telling the tale of the mice that 'live' in the dolls house when the kids aren't playing with it and then in the very next story have the dog eating mouse pie?...more
I have no problem with anthropomorphic personifications, talking rabbits etc, but surely if you're making the animals talk you should stay away from making them eat each other! It may be because I was 'reading' the complete series on audiobook, one after the other, but do we have to have one story telling the tale of the mice that 'live' in the dolls house when the kids aren't playing with it and then in the very next story have the dog eating mouse pie?...more
The original illustrations are beautiful, graceful, detailed, with a soft yet clear quality. I bet they were beautiful watercolors before being printed. The stories are very uneven in quality. Peter Rabbit is the best known, but I like the one about Jemima Puddleduck better. She is fooled by a fox and is protected, though hasn't necessarily learned her lesson, by the end. I found it a useful precautionary tale, though maybe the story of Red Riding Hood in which Hood gets eaten and never rescued...more
Funny how one thing leads to another... When I volunteered for Project Gutenberg's Distributed Proofreaders, I saw a pretty eBook prepared by others and shown as a good example. It was one of Beatrix Potter's tales. So when I saw a commercial of the movie "Miss Potter", I had to see it. Well, now after enjoying the movie, I want to actually read those tales. There are a bunch of them on Project Gutenberg's site, but I prefer the actual book format when I can get it, so I'll check the local libra...more
Apr 29, 2009
Joel
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I think the fact that the tale of Peter Rabbit is still relevant and enjoyed by children over a hundred years after it was written says a lot about this book. If you don’t know the story of Peter Rabbit, he is a little mischievous rabbit that in spite of his mother’s warnings, has a misadventure in Mr. McGregor’s garden. I love the story of Peter Rabbit. I just chose to give this rendition two stars, because it contains twenty-two other storys that don't carry as much relevance. Save your money,...more
Is it me or does Beatrix Potter have a bit of a sadistic streak in her? Reading some of these stories, I was struck by how many involved capturing animals, eating animals, hurting animals....these are supposed to be childrens stories! If I had a child, I would be double-checking the stories beforehand for dubious content![return][return]The book overall is a good set of stories with beautiful colour illustrations. The fact that they are over 90 years old makes no difference. Stories like these a...more
Aug 25, 2009
Wayne
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5 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
anyone,Accountants perhaps not!!!
Recommended to Wayne by:
Beatrix's illustrations.
Shelves:
children-s-books
PRELUDE;
A few weeks ago went to see the film of the Royal Ballet dancing several Tales of Beatrix Potter. The ballet choreographed by Frederick Ashton with music, really delightful, by John Lanchbery was first made into a film some years ago.This recent production was filmed in the actual theatre.
There were only two of us in the movie theatre.I was sitting right at the back and was sorely tempted to get up and dance to my heart's content across the large open area behind the last row of seats. I...more
A few weeks ago went to see the film of the Royal Ballet dancing several Tales of Beatrix Potter. The ballet choreographed by Frederick Ashton with music, really delightful, by John Lanchbery was first made into a film some years ago.This recent production was filmed in the actual theatre.
There were only two of us in the movie theatre.I was sitting right at the back and was sorely tempted to get up and dance to my heart's content across the large open area behind the last row of seats. I...more
I can't say that I read all of these as a child, but we did own a lot of these little books by Beatrice Potter and I took others out of the library. I wish I had the little books, because I liked the look and feel of them as a child. These are books that I remember the physical book more than the stories contained in them. I remember thinking that the pictures were cute and loved how the books were small.
This edition is not suited for children. Its so big and bulky that it would be hard for the...more
This edition is not suited for children. Its so big and bulky that it would be hard for the...more
You might think that the big words and adult phrasing in these books would deter a child's interest... not so! Children love stories about animals, and even if they don't understand every word (or -sometimes - even the plot!), they enjoy the rhythm of the language, the pictures and the funny situations. Besides, reading books like this with more advanced vocabulary and sentence structure teaches them how to speak with more advanced vocabulary and more complex sentences.
Nov 16, 2011
Pepper
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Every person on the planet.
Recommended to Pepper by:
My Mom!
My Mom gave this wonderful book to me as a birthday present back in 1986. I still have it to this day & it is in great condition. I read it around once a year or so, usually around her birthday or when she passed away. (around the same time of year)
I think my favorite tale is that of The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. It just strikes a chord with me somehow. I think it reminds me that not every one is what they seem, yet we are all wonderful in our own way.
Enjoy!
I think my favorite tale is that of The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. It just strikes a chord with me somehow. I think it reminds me that not every one is what they seem, yet we are all wonderful in our own way.
Enjoy!
Beatrix Potter books are an amazing example of good literature for children. They should be a part of every young child's library.
My little sisters (3 1/2 and 2yr) love listening these books read by mommy, daddy, an older sibling, or by a LibriVox reader.
Here is the complete treasury of Beatrix Potter on LibriVox: http://librivox.org/the-great-big-tre... Read by Jenny Lundak
My little sisters (3 1/2 and 2yr) love listening these books read by mommy, daddy, an older sibling, or by a LibriVox reader.
Here is the complete treasury of Beatrix Potter on LibriVox: http://librivox.org/the-great-big-tre... Read by Jenny Lundak
The classic stories really do stand the test of time. I've read these aloud to my children over and over. Even my 7 year old boy loves them. They love the pictures, and the stories are fun and easy to follow for all ages. I've always loved THE TALE OF TWO BAD MICE best, but my son tells me that THE TALE OF THE FLOPSY BUNNIES is best, because they're so lazy and sleepy they almost get eaten.
I adore these little stories which are always so delightfully engaging and fun. I used to make my husband read them to me when I couldn't sleep and my favourite was always The Pie and the Patty Pan. Just like Ribby or Mrs Ribston as she is known in the tale, my husband came home to a chicken pot pie that had just underneath the crust...yes, you guessed it...a patty pan. Me and our children roared with laughter at the delighted shock on his face. Ms Potter and I...we got him good.
Beatrix Potter was a truly gifted storyteller, who will continue to touch the hearts of both children and their parents. The incredibly rich tales of Peter Rabbit and his cousin Benjamin, as well as Tom Kitten and all of the other critters that exist in Potter's world, are a treasure. They will teach the reader to love animals as individuals, and to appreciate the beauty of nature.
This was a delightful way to completely explore all of Beatrix Potter's creations. {Especially before we travel to the Lake District and discover the settings for many of the tales!} Her watercolor illustrations are wonderful and detailed- and as that is my favorite media it is fun to look at all her creations. This book also included some of her works that she gave as gifts to those that visited her or were close to her in some way. These never were published. Some of her later works, I felt la...more
This was a read aloud book to Emma. I think I loved the stories as much as she did! I read most, if not all, of these when I was little, but I had forgotten much of the stories.
Children's stories certainly are not written like this anymore. I love that Beatrix Potter uses brilliant and colorful language. Her characters and descriptions were simple, endearing, and full of life. The illustrations are simple but there is something about them that captures your heart. She was a gifted lady to be sur...more
Children's stories certainly are not written like this anymore. I love that Beatrix Potter uses brilliant and colorful language. Her characters and descriptions were simple, endearing, and full of life. The illustrations are simple but there is something about them that captures your heart. She was a gifted lady to be sur...more
Beatrix Potter remains one of my favourite authors. I discovered her tales when I was about 7 years old and have revisited her stories over and over. I love the illustrations in particular.
Having visited Beatrix Potter's Lake District I have become even more fascinated by her stories. The places in her tales remain largely unchanged even today.
Having visited Beatrix Potter's Lake District I have become even more fascinated by her stories. The places in her tales remain largely unchanged even today.
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I only remember Peter Rabbit, the fact that he's sort of humanish mischievious child-like who gets in trouble with people garden. Did Potter start with a blacker, harsher version, or is that urban legend? The Velveteen Rabbit is another stuffed animal originator. My all-time fave is Winnie the Pooh and his Hundred Acre Wood pals.
We have this on kindle, and absolutely love it. Love the language, rich and just slightly challenging with the age and British cultural references. Great source of discussions about "on real" and just pretend. And, of course, those timeless illustrations. Has been a treasure for a long time, and for us it continues to be.
This was a compilation of all of Beatrix Potter's stories in the order they were published with all of her beautiful illustrations. It was a nice visit down memory lane to read this again as an adult. I learned the word "soporific" as a young child in her Peter Rabbit tales and always think back to baby bunnies sleepy from eating lettuce when I see/hear that word.
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Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, mycologist, and conservationist who was best known for her children's books, which featured animal characters such as Peter Rabbit.
Born into a privileged 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 lan...more
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