The Complete Beatrix Potter Collection vol 4 : Tales & Original Illustrations E-Book

Beatrix Potter

• Herausgeber: Classics HQ
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Nurture a love of reading and ignite little imaginations with this enchanting collection of four classic Beatrix Potter stories! This delightful volume brings together timeless tales that have captivated children for generations: - The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies: Join Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail as they learn a valuable lesson about obedience in Mr. McGregor's garden. - The Tale of Ginger and Pickles: Witness the endearing friendship between a timid guinea pig and a mischievous kitten. - The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse: Experience the heartwarming story of a kind field mouse who offers shelter to a family in need. - The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes: Follow the adventures of a curious little hedgehog as he explores the world around him.With Beatrix Potter's captivating illustrations and timeless storytelling, this collection is a perfect bedtime companion to create lasting memories. This charming book is ideal for: - Parents and caregivers looking for classic children's stories. - Teachers and educators seeking engaging classroom material. - Fans of Beatrix Potter's beloved characters.Don't miss out on this opportunity to share the magic of Beatrix Potter with your little ones! Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to add this delightful collection to your bookshelf today!

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

Dedication

Frontispiece

Titlepage

The Tale

The Tale of Ginger and Pickles

Dedication

Frontispiece

Titlepage

The Tale

The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse

Dedication

Frontispiece

Titlepage

The Tale

The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

Dedication

Frontispiece

Titlepage

The Tale

FOR ALL LITTLE FRIENDS OF MR. MCGREGOR &

The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

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  ( 1909 )

It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is “soporific”.

I have never felt sleepy after eating lettuces; but then I am not a rabbit.

They certainly had a very soporific effect upon the Flopsy Bunnies!

When Benjamin Bunny grew up, he married his Cousin Flopsy They had a large family, and they were very improvident and cheerful.

I do not remember the separate names of their children; they were generally called the “Flopsy Bunnies”.

As there was not always quite enough to eat – Benjamin used to borrow cabbages from Flopsy’s brother, Peter Rabbit, who kept a nursery garden.

Sometimes Peter Rabbit had no cabbages to spare.

When this happened, the Flopsy Bunnies went across the field to a rubbish heap, in the ditch outside Mr. McGregor’s garden.

Mr. McGregor’s rubbish heap was a mixture. There were jam pots and paper bags, and mountains of chopped grass from the mowing machine (which always tasted oily), and some rotten vegetable marrows and an old boot or two. One day – oh joy! – there were a quantity of overgrown lettuces, which had “shot” into flower.

The Flopsy Bunnies simply stuffed lettuces. By degrees, one after another, they were overcome with slumber, and lay down in the mown grass.

Benjamin was not so much overcome as his children. Before going to sleep he was sufficiently wide awake to put a paper bag over his head to keep off the flies.

The little Flopsy Bunnies slept delightfully in the warm sun. From the lawn beyond the garden came the distant clacketty sound of the mowing machine. The bluebottles buzzed about the wall, and a little old mouse picked over the rubbish among the jam pots.

(I can tell you her name, she was called Thomasina Tittlemouse, a wood-mouse with a long tail.)