

Tales of Beatrix Potter
Author: Beatrix Potter
Narrator: Nadia May
Unabridged: 3 hr 12 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Published: 06/14/2010
Categories: Fiction, Fairy Tales & Legends
Author: Beatrix Potter
Narrator: Nadia May
Unabridged: 3 hr 12 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Published: 06/14/2010
Categories: Fiction, Fairy Tales & Legends
British author and artist Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated many children's books in the late nineteenth century. She is best known for her enchanting tales and endearing drawings of woodland creatures in human clothes, most notably Peter Rabbit. Her stories are simple and direct; it was important to Potter to not "write down" to the young listener or reader. Her beloved classic stories remain popular throughout the world today.
Potter was born on July 28, 1866, in Kensington, London, to a wealthy Victorian family. She was educated by governesses who encouraged her to write and who taught her art and music. When she was twenty-seven, she drew a picture and wrote a story for a sick friend about four little rabbits. Nine years later, the now-classic story "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" was published, and it became an overnight success.
Potter's literary work diminished after 1918 because her eyesight deteriorated. She devoted her last thirty years to raising Herdwick sheep and investing in real estate. Potter was the first president of the Herdwick Sheepbreeders' Association, which still exists today. Potter died on December 22, 1943, in Lancashire. She bequeathed fourteen farms, including Hill Top Farm, the setting of several of her books, and 4,000 acres to the British National Trust.
Beatrix Potter's charming stories have enchanted children for over a hundred years. She brilliantly evokes the beauty of nature and country life, and each story brings to life characters listeners will remember and love for years to come. This collection includes eighteen favorite tales about Peter......more
A nice collection of Beatrix Potter's books all in one audio book. It was enjoyable to listen to and, the narrator, Nadia May, did a wonderful job with all of the voices. I'm still a little shocked when I hear how many references to whipping, spanking, and other violent acts there are in her books.......more
I lost my voice for a few days- so over a couple of days used this audio book (along with physical copies) to read bedtime stories to my older daughter. That makes me a tad biased, but wonderful books and very well read.......more
Quick and easy listen. I’ve never actually read the Peter Rabbit stories, so this was new to me. Highly recommend if you want to know what they’re about without having to read a couple tiny books.......more