The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

“The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” is a beloved children's story by Beatrix Potter, renowned for her charming animal characters and captivating narratives. This timeless tale follows the adventures of Squirrel Nutkin and his fellow squirrels as they journey to Owl Island to gather nuts. Nutkin's impudence and lack of respect for Old Brown, the owl, lead to comical and cautionary consequences.

Potter's delightful illustrations bring the characters and setting to life, making this a cherished read for generations. With its engaging plot and memorable characters, “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” continues to enchant readers of all ages, imparting subtle lessons about respect and the importance of heeding warnings. A classic addition to any child's library, this book promises to be enjoyed time and again.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

“The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” is a beloved children's story by Beatrix Potter, renowned for her charming animal characters and captivating narratives. This timeless tale follows the adventures of Squirrel Nutkin and his fellow squirrels as they journey to Owl Island to gather nuts. Nutkin's impudence and lack of respect for Old Brown, the owl, lead to comical and cautionary consequences.

Potter's delightful illustrations bring the characters and setting to life, making this a cherished read for generations. With its engaging plot and memorable characters, “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” continues to enchant readers of all ages, imparting subtle lessons about respect and the importance of heeding warnings. A classic addition to any child's library, this book promises to be enjoyed time and again.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

by Beatrix Potter

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“The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” is a beloved children's story by Beatrix Potter, renowned for her charming animal characters and captivating narratives. This timeless tale follows the adventures of Squirrel Nutkin and his fellow squirrels as they journey to Owl Island to gather nuts. Nutkin's impudence and lack of respect for Old Brown, the owl, lead to comical and cautionary consequences.

Potter's delightful illustrations bring the characters and setting to life, making this a cherished read for generations. With its engaging plot and memorable characters, “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” continues to enchant readers of all ages, imparting subtle lessons about respect and the importance of heeding warnings. A classic addition to any child's library, this book promises to be enjoyed time and again.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781024061314
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Publication date: 05/22/2025
Pages: 60
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.12(d)

About the Author

Beatrix Potter loved the countryside and spent much of her childhood drawing and studying animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit¸ published in 1902, was her first book, expanded from an illustrated letter she had sent to a young friend. Beatrix Potter went on to publish more than 20 tales and collections of rhymes.

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This is the 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.

(Continues…)



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