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The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
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The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher Hardcover - 2002

by Potter, Beatrix

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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of "The Tales of Peter Rabbit, " Frederick Werne proudly announces all 23 of Beatrix Potter's original tales are now available in these special editions, which take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide, and introduces favorite characters to a new generation. Full-color illustrations.

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Warne Frederick & Company, 2002. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Details

  • Title The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
  • Author Potter, Beatrix
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Early Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 54
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Warne Frederick & Company, London
  • Date 2002
  • Features Dust Cover
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0723247765I3N11
  • ISBN 9780723247760 / 0723247765
  • Weight 0.23 lbs (0.10 kg)
  • Dimensions 5.74 x 4.42 x 0.39 in (14.58 x 11.23 x 0.99 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 840
  • Library of Congress subjects Frogs
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Summary

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.

First line

ONCE UPON A TIME there was a frog called Mr. Jeremy Fisher; he lived in a little damp house amongst the buttercups at the edge of a pond.

Excerpt

Once upon a time there was a frog called Mr. Jeremy Fisher; he lived in a little damp house amongst the buttercups at the edge of a pond.

The water was all slippy-sloppy in the larder and in the back passage.

About the author

Beatrix Potter loved the countryside and spent much of her childhood drawing and studying animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published in 1902, was her first book, expanded from an illustrated letter she had sent to a young friend. Beatrix Potter went on to publish more than 20 tales and collections of rhymes.