The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
To celebrate Peter's birthday, Frederick Warne is publishing new editions of all 23 of Potter's original tales, which take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide. The aim of these editions is to be as close as possible to Beatrix Potter's intentions while benefiting from modern printing and design techniques.

The colors and details of the watercolors in the volumes are reproduced more accurately than ever before, and it has now been possible to disguise damage that has affected the artwork over the years. Most notably, The Tale of Peter Rabbit restores six of Potter's original illustrations. Four were sacrificed in 1903 to make space for illustrated endpapers, and two have never been used before.

Of course, Beatrix Potter created many memorable children's characters, including Benjamin Bunny, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck and Jeremy Fisher. But whatever the tale, both children and adults alike can be delighted by the artistry in Potter's illustrations, while they also enjoy a very good read. Because they have always been completely true to a child's experience, Potter's 23 books continue to endure.
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The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
To celebrate Peter's birthday, Frederick Warne is publishing new editions of all 23 of Potter's original tales, which take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide. The aim of these editions is to be as close as possible to Beatrix Potter's intentions while benefiting from modern printing and design techniques.

The colors and details of the watercolors in the volumes are reproduced more accurately than ever before, and it has now been possible to disguise damage that has affected the artwork over the years. Most notably, The Tale of Peter Rabbit restores six of Potter's original illustrations. Four were sacrificed in 1903 to make space for illustrated endpapers, and two have never been used before.

Of course, Beatrix Potter created many memorable children's characters, including Benjamin Bunny, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck and Jeremy Fisher. But whatever the tale, both children and adults alike can be delighted by the artistry in Potter's illustrations, while they also enjoy a very good read. Because they have always been completely true to a child's experience, Potter's 23 books continue to endure.
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The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

by Beatrix Potter

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Overview

To celebrate Peter's birthday, Frederick Warne is publishing new editions of all 23 of Potter's original tales, which take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide. The aim of these editions is to be as close as possible to Beatrix Potter's intentions while benefiting from modern printing and design techniques.

The colors and details of the watercolors in the volumes are reproduced more accurately than ever before, and it has now been possible to disguise damage that has affected the artwork over the years. Most notably, The Tale of Peter Rabbit restores six of Potter's original illustrations. Four were sacrificed in 1903 to make space for illustrated endpapers, and two have never been used before.

Of course, Beatrix Potter created many memorable children's characters, including Benjamin Bunny, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck and Jeremy Fisher. But whatever the tale, both children and adults alike can be delighted by the artistry in Potter's illustrations, while they also enjoy a very good read. Because they have always been completely true to a child's experience, Potter's 23 books continue to endure.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789395034234
Publisher: HAWK PRESS
Publication date: 08/07/1997
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 4.72(w) x 7.48(h) x 0.08(d)
Age Range: 2 - 12 Years

About the Author

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for her beloved children's books featuring animal characters. Born into a wealthy family in London, she was educated by governesses and showed a talent for art and storytelling from a young age. Despite her parents' disapproval, she pursued her interests in art and nature, often sketching and observing animals during family holidays in the countryside.In 1902, she published her first book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," which became an instant success and was followed by many more books featuring animal characters, including "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin," "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck," and "The Tale of Tom Kitten." Her books have since become beloved classics of children's literature and have been translated into numerous languages.In addition to her work as an author and illustrator, Potter was also a respected naturalist and conservationist. She became an expert in mycology (the study of fungi) and conducted her own scientific research, often painting and illustrating the specimens she collected. She also purchased land in the Lake District of England and worked to preserve its natural beauty, donating it to the National Trust after her death.Potter was a trailblazer for women in both the fields of children's literature and natural science. She lived a quiet life, never marrying or having children, but her legacy lives on through her beloved books and her contributions to science and conservation.

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Johnny Town-Mouse was born in a cupboard. Timmy Willie was born in a garden. Timmy Willie was a little country mouse who went to town by mistake in a hamper. The gardener sent vegetables to town once a week by carrier; he packed them in a bid hamper.

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