This is the book that has been filling children's shelves and nesting in their imaginations for over a century. Beatrix Potter created a world where rabbits wear blue jackets, frogs carry umbrellas, and mischievous kittens find themselves in gently comic predicaments. This comprehensive treasury gathers nineteen of her most beloved tales, from the famous escapades of Peter Rabbit in Mr. McGregor's garden to the adventures of Squirrel Nutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Tom Kitten. What makes these stories endure is their deep understanding of childhood: the pull of forbidden fruit, the comfort of family, the small triumphs and terrors that feel enormous to the young. The tales move with a wonderful sense of urgency and wit, and Potter's delicate watercolor illustrations whether in full color or black and white bring her animal characters to life with an intimacy that has never been matched. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or leaving on a bedside table for a child to discover.
