Beatrix Potter Treasury
Beatrix Potter's Collected Works Series
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What’s inside...
Ten of Beatrix Potter's most popular tales are brought together in this beautiful jacketed hardcover treasury. The tales trace the life of Beatrix Potter from her first publication in of The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1902 to her later tales set around her farm, Hill Top. A wonderful illustrated introduction provides background on Beatrix Potter and the people and places that inspired her writing.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-2
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Peter Rabbit feels when he is in Mr. McGregor's garden?
How do the different animals help each other in the stories?
Why do you think Beatrix Potter chose animals as the main characters?
What lessons can we learn from the mistakes that the characters make?
How do the illustrations add to the story for you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use different voices for each character to bring the story to life and capture your child's imagination.
Pause after exciting moments in the story to ask your child what they think might happen next.
Discuss the moral lessons of the stories, relating them to everyday situations your child might encounter.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book, then describe why they chose it.
Ask your child to imagine a new adventure for one of the characters and describe it together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit', Peter learns the consequences of not obeying his mother when he sneaks into Mr. McGregor's garden.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by understanding the importance of following rules and instructions given by parents and teachers for their safety and well-being.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: In 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck', Jemima faces numerous challenges but does not give up on her goal to hatch her own eggs.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence and continuous effort in achieving their goals, despite difficulties.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: In 'The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin', Nutkin learns to solve problems creatively when dealing with obstacles.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to think creatively and find solutions to their problems rather than giving up.
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters live in and interact with the natural world, showing the importance of taking care of our environment.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and conserve nature, fostering environmentally responsible behaviors from a young age.