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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (Potter) | 
 enlarge | Author: Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Warne
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 0723247781
EAN: 9780723247784
Publication Date: September 16, 2002
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Condition: Good condition, wear from reading and use. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact and has some creases. The spine has signs of wear and creases. This copy may include "From the library of" labels, stickers or stamps and be an ex-library copy.
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Product Description
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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 A Charming, Lesser Known Classic October 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK is one of Beatrix Potter's lesser known tales, but it is still a favorite in our house. Jemima is a duck who wishes to hatch her own eggs. Apparently it is common on farms for hens to sit on duck eggs. Ducks in general, and Miss Jemima in particular, do not have the patience to sit on a nest for 28 days, so farmers transfer the eggs to hens. Jemima, however, is quite determined to hatch her own brood, and searches for a calm, quiet place to do so. In a secluded clearing, she meets an elegantly dressed gentleman with a long bushy tail, who is reading a newspaper. Jemima thinks he is mighty civil and handsome, and he is very solicitous of her plight. Jemima takes the sandy colored gentleman up on his offer of a safe, dry place to hatch her eggs. But there is more to this gentleman than meets the eye. Is he really as selfless as he seems?
THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK quietly and deftly teaches children to be wary of strangers. This simple tale completely captures the imagination of young ones as they follow Jemima on her misadventures. As always, it is Ms. Potter's charming illustrations that are the true star of this book. Jemima looks like a real duck, albeit one who is wearing a bonnet and cape. The soft colors and rich detail of the original drawings continue to delight children of all ages.
My three year old has a special affinity to THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK. Whenever the story refers to Jemima's sister-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca Puddle-duck, my wee one says, "That's me, Momma!" Any book that captures the imagination of my little puddle-duck is a winner with me.
The tail of Jemima Puddle-Duck June 18, 2008
I purchaced my grandson baby china from wedgwood with Jemina Puddle-Duck pattern on it. I thought a book would be a perfect companion and ordered it. it is a very nice book came very fast to my home and will be a keepsake with the china. (if the china last a little boys childhood).
Exactly what I wanted April 6, 2008
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is a wonderful story (for adults perhaps more than for children), and the small hardback edition is wonderful. Recommended.
Story Books January 14, 2008
These are the best little books for children. I bought some of these books when my daughter was little and she is now 32 years old and still has them.the ones I just bought are for her new baby boy, my grandson.I want him to own all of the Beatrix Potter books. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (The World of Beatrix Potter)
Jemima Puddle-Duck February 21, 2007
Loved it. The recent movie "Miss Potter" made me want to read these books and give them to my 6-year old. Although I am way passed childhood, it was delightful to read the story and admire the beautiful drawings. Definitely a MUST for children in today's world, where childhood seems to have gone out of fashion.
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