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In the time of swords and periwigs and full-skirted coats with flowered lappets - when gentlemen wore ruffles and gold laced waistcoats of paduasoy and taffeta - there lived a tailor in Gloucester. He sat in the window of a little shop in Westgate Street, cross legged on a table, from morning till dark. All day long while the light lasted he sewed and snippeted, piecing out his satin and pompadour and lutestring; stuffs had strange names and were very expensive in the days of the tailor of Gloucester.

This is a tale about a tail—a tail that belonged to a little red squirrel, and his name was Nutkin. He had a brother called Twinkleberry and a great many cousins: They lived in a wood at the edge of a lake.

Once upon a time there was a wood-mouse, and her name was Mrs. Tittlemouse. She lived in a bank under a hedge. Such a funny house! There were yards and yards of sandy passages, leading to storerooms and nut-cellars and seed-cellars, all amongst the roots of the hedge.

Will Mr Johnny Town-mouse leave the city to live in the country with Timmy Willie?

Trying to hide from his mother, Tom Kitten climbs up the chimney and gets captured by two hungry rats who want to turn him into a dumpling! It is up to his family and a helpful dog to save him before he becomes dinner!

Listen to the story of Jemima Puddle-duck, who was annoyed because the farmer's wife would not let her hatch her own eggs.

In The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, Beatrix Potter’s beloved classic, join young Benjamin Bunny and his cousin, Peter Rabbit, on a mischievous adventure back to Mr. McGregor’s garden. Determined to retrieve the clothes Peter lost during his previous encounter with the farmer, the two rabbits find themselves in a bit of trouble. With playful moments and delightful characters, this timeless tale is sure to captivate both young and old.

In Beatrix Potter's delightful story The Tale of Two Bad Mice, two mischievous mice named Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca take over a beautifully furnished dollhouse, causing playful chaos as they explore and tamper with the miniature furniture.

Peter, the naughty rabbit, helps himself to the crops from Mr. MacGregor's garden, to the dismay of all.

Beatrix Potter's second most famous children's story after "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; some think it's her best.

Settle down for bed time with this collection of calming bedtime stories for 2 to 5 year olds. Each story will transport your little one to a magical adventure and get them ready to fall asleep into a deep relaxing slumber.

The Treasury contains nineteen stories written by Beatrix Potter. The most famous story is Peter Rabbit, which features a naughty young rabbit who learns the value of listening to his mother. (Summary by Jenny Lundak)

Born in Victorian London on July 28th, 1866, Beatrix Potter created some of the best-loved children’s stories of all time. Starting with Peter Rabbit and moving through the rest of these delightful tales, the Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter will warm the hearts both of those who remember her fondly from their childhoods and those who discover for the first time the magic of these timeless stories. (Summary by Chip)

Get ready for Easter with this collection of well loved Easter stories that have been keeping children entertained for generations. Each Story has be handpicked to help calm your little one down and to keep them busy during the Easter holidays, whether your on long car journeys to see family, trying to get some work done or just want some relaxing family time.

Step into the magical world of the English countryside with this giant collection of 19 famous stories by Beatrix Potter. For over 100 years, these tales have captured the hearts of children everywhere. Now, you can hear them in a brand-new way!

Join Mr. Jeremy Fisher on a rainy day as he hops into his lily-leaf boat for a fishing adventure. Things don’t go exactly as planned, especially when a giant trout decides that Mr. Jeremy might be a tasty snack!

Mrs. Tittlemouse is a very tiny and tidy mouse who loves keeping her underground home sparkling clean. But when messy, uninvited guests like buzzing bees and a big, wet toad start moving in, she must find a way to get her house back in order!

A cat named Ribby invites her dog friend, Duchess, over for a special pie party. Things get very confusing when Duchess tries to swap Ribby's mouse pie for her own veal and ham pie without being caught!

Timmy Tiptoes is a hard-working squirrel who gets accused of stealing nuts and is pushed into a deep, dark hole in a tree. While trapped inside, he meets a friendly chipmunk and eats so many snacks that he becomes too fat to get back out!

Noisette et ses cousins se rendent à Owl Island pour ramasser des noix. Mais le vieux Brown, le terrifiant hibou gardien de l'île, commence à en avoir assez de l'insolence de Noisette !