Beatrix potter the complete tales2/20/2023 What I really want to do now is read more about the timeline of her writing. And the story about the badger stealing Benjamin Bunny’s children and living in the fox’s house was a bit weird. For example, the story about Pig Robinson was a bit dragged out for me–it read more like a novella than a children’s picture book. I was almost shocked when I came to stories that I didn’t enjoy as much as I remember always enjoying Beatrix Potter. And some of these really were hard to get through. What surprised me is all the stories that I don’t remember reading before! Ironically, I feel like these were also the most long-winded and least engaging stories in the collection. They stick with us and remind us of the joys and simplicity of childhood and imagination. I love how celebrated and enduring these tales are. Even the nursery rhymes seemed familiar to me. And that special skill makes every one of these characters timeless. Random moments were familiar to me like Tom Kitten getting wrapped up in dough and the two bad mice stealing the cradle. There is nothing especially unique about a rabbit eating veggies in a garden. What sets Beatrix Potter apart is her ability to create these likable and memorable characters from ordinary animals and situations. There were my favorites like those I mention above, but also others like about Mrs Tiggy Winkle and Tom Kitten. I remembered so many of the stories from my parents reading the books to me as a child. And I love Jeremy because he is simple and wise. I love Benjamin because he is adventurous and silly. I love Peter because he is curious and a bit too daring. I love Jemima because she is independent and ridiculously naive. I love them because they are classic and the stories are simple yet memorable. Some of my favorites have always been Peter and Benjamin Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, and Jeremy Fisher. There is something so timeless and so endearing about Beatrix potter’s characters. Some make me laugh, some make me smile, and some make me confused. Tittlemouse.” All offer darling characters and sweet morals. Some are more well known like “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” or “The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck” while others are lesser known like “The Tale of Little Pig Robinson” or “The Tale of Mrs. These 23 total tales follow various story lines of rabbits, cats, mice, frogs, geese and more. The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter are a collection of stories varying in length from a few pages to several chapters. I have read many of her tales before, but it was fun for me to read them all in a row to see how the characters dance between stories and the stories dance into my heart. And of course, we have several copies of various Beatrix Potter stories.Ī favorite author like this deserves the spotlight on my blog, that’s for sure. I love it and I will never make such an ambitious quilt again. Our nursery is Beatrix Potter themed including framed pictures of my favorite characters (Jemima and Peter especially), a darling crib skirt from my mom, and a very intricate baby quilt I made with my mom when I was pregnant with my first baby. I seriously cry and laugh and sigh every time I watch it. Renee Zellweger is brilliant, Ewan McGregor melts my heart, and Emily Watson makes me laugh. Miss Potter has been one of my favorite movies for years. It is a bit tricky to get to (train, buses, and shuttle) but so worth it. When my husband and I went back to the Lake District 2 years later, I insisted we visit Hill Top (Beatrix’s home). So a friend and I went back early the next day and walked the almost 2 miles to Ambleside to buy them. I actually walked past the store first and didn’t buy them. I bought a set of Beatrix Potter books in the Lake District on my study abroad there. There is just something about her beautiful stories, timeless characters, and inspiring ideals that I love. This is one of my absolute favorite children’s authors. I am so excited to review The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter tonight.
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