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Le quattro storie presenti in questo audiolibro sono più complesse ai molti altri quadretti schizzati da Beatrix Potter: sono storie d'avventura, di scoperta con i timori a cui spesso queste si accompagnano.

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" is a story written by British author Beatrix Potter, for the five-year-old son of her governess. It is a cautionary tale, warning children about the consequences of disobeying their parents' instructions; but it is told in such a charming and efficient way that it soon became a nursery classic. Peter Rabbit is now one of the most widely read books of all time, and has been translated into 36 languages for the delight and instruction of children all around the world.

The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything. Some of the most memorable Oscar Wilde epigrams come from his tales and short stories. Enjoy an eclectic collection of tales by Oscar Wilde and Beatrix Potter, and live through the adventures and magic of many mysterious creatures. This volume includes: 'The Model Millionaire' and 'The Remarkable Rocket' by Oscar Wilde; 'The Roly Poly Pudding' and 'The Tailor of Gloucester' by Beatrix Potter.

The best classic tale of Beatrix Potter in an American voice.

1- "L'histoire de Petit-Jean des Villes" : Petit Louis, une petite souris de la campagne, se retrouve transporté par erreur en ville, amené dans une malle où il s'était glissé pour y manger des petits pois. Il rencontre Petit Jean et va découvrir, non sans frayeur, la vie citadine. 2- "L'histoire de Sophie Canétang" : Sophie Canétang ne veut pas que la fermière lui prenne ses œufs. Elle décide donc d'aller pondre dans les bois. Sur son chemin, elle rencontre un gentleman au poil roux, trop poli pour être honnête.

1 - "L'histoire de deux vilaines souris" : Profitant de l'absence de Lucile, Tom Pouce et Hunca Munca, deux vilaines petites souris, s'aventurent dans une maison de poupées. Là, un délicieux repas les attend. Mais la dégustation va s'avérer un peu compliquée. 2 - "L'histoire de Madame Trotte-Menu" : Madame Trotte-Menu est une petite souris qui habite une drôle de maison, creusée sous les racines d'une haie. Très méticuleuse, elle tient à garder sa maison propre. Mais au long des couloirs, elle rencontre de nombreux visiteurs qu'elle n'a pas invités.

1 - "L'histoire de Jérémie Pêche-à la-ligne" : Jérémie a invité ses amis à dîner. Il souhaite leur offrir du poisson. Mais la partie de pêche va s’avérer périlleuse. 2 - "L'histoire de Madame Piquedru" : Lucie a perdu ses mouchoirs et son tablier. En les cherchant, elle rencontre Madame Piquedru, une drôle de blanchisseuse qui habite une petite maison à flanc de colline.

A selection of classic children’s stories.

Listen to the story about two disagreeable people called Tommy Brock and Mr. Tod. Nobody could call Mr. Tod nice. The rabbits could not bear him; they could smell him half a mile off. He was of a wandering habit, and he had foxey whiskers; they never knew where he would be next. One day he was living in a stick-house in the coppice, causing terror to the family of old Mr. Benjamin Bouncer. Next day he moved into a pollard willow near the lake, frightening the wild ducks and the water rats. Read in English, unabridged.

In the same neighbourhood as Peter Rabbit live an old cat called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit and her kittens, Moppet, Mittens and Tom, who was always up for some mischief. Learn how Tom nearly ended up being cooked inside a dumpling and why he does not like rats. Meet another friendly neighbour pussycat, Ribby, who likes inviting friends to tea and offering them delicious pie dishes.

Once upon a time there was a pussycat called Ribby, who invited a little dog called Duchess to tea.

The perfect bedtime accompaniment including classic tales and lullabies to delight.

An entertaining selection of some of Potter's best loved animal tales.

An charming selection of classic bedtime tales and lullabies.

Classic nursery tales and songs.

This is a delightful collection of classic nursery tales including The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen and The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes by Beatrix Potter complemented by favourite songs such as "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and "Hush Little Baby".

Once upon a time there was a little fat comfortable grey squirrel, called Timmy Tiptoes. He had a nest thatched with leaves in the top of a tall tree; and he had a little squirrel wife called Goody. Every day they made several journeys and picked quantities of nuts. They carried them away in bags, and stored them in several hollow stumps near the tree where they had built their nest.

Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucie, who lived at a farm called Little-town. She was a good little girl - only she was always losing her pocket-handkerchiefs! One day little Lucie came into the farm-yard crying - oh, she did cry so! I’ve lost my pocket-handkin! Three handkins and a pinny! Have you seen them, Tabby Kitten?

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 big hamper.

Once upon a time there was a village shop. The name over the window was Ginger and Pickles. The counter inside was a convenient height for rabbits. Ginger and Pickles sold red spotty pocket-handkerchiefs at a penny three farthings. They also sold sugar, and snuff and galoshes.