by Beatrix Potter · Warne · tapa dura · ISBN 9780723270263
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«The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin» is the classic children's story by Beatrix Potter, published by Warne in hardback (32 pages, in English).
The tale follows Nutkin, a mischievous squirrel, who travels with his brother Twinkleberry and his cousins to the Owl's island to gather nuts. On the island, Nutkin challenges Old Brown, the owl who guards the territory, until testing his patience. The book includes Beatrix Potter's illustrations.
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin is the second title in The World of Beatrix Potter series. The book was originally published in 1903 and this edition is from 2012.
Aimed at children aged 3 to 7, with the text in English and Beatrix Potter's illustrations.
Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter, was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck and The Tale of Tom Kitten, have sold more than 250 million copies. An entrepreneur, Potter was a pioneer of character merchandising. In 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character.
