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What is the MN verdict on Beatrix Potter?

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LauraIngallsWilder · 21/11/2009 20:42

I dont remember hearing or reading for myself more than one or two Beatrix stories as a kid - not part of my life for some reason although I was an avid reader.

Dd ds and I now adore books however, bookcases full of fantastic books. I collect books with great illustrations (some like handbags, shoes and makeup I like books!)

I cant decide therefore whether to get this set of all 23! for dd or not bother

Marvellous or awful - what is your verdict?

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JoeyBettany · 21/11/2009 21:42

They're lovely to read aloud, ds loved Samuel Whiskers from the age of about 3, deliciously scary and funny too, the kitten being made into a roly poly pudding!

I bought the animated version too, here's
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really well done, extremely close to the books and nice to have on in the background of an afternoon

Aranea · 21/11/2009 21:38

Oh yes, do it. I bought a complete set on a similar cheapy offer for dd1 and they have been big favourites ever since she was tiny. I like the fact that the language is more demanding, and the illustrations are beautiful. And I remember as a child loving the feel of the little books.

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LauraIngallsWilder · 21/11/2009 21:09

Temptation is now giving way to deffo purchase

DD is 5 and loves little books

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purepurple · 21/11/2009 20:57

DD has this very same set, bought by me for her birthday several years ago. She is now 13 and still loves them. She still reads Lewis Carrol too, and Roald Dahl. Sometimes you just can't beat the oldies.

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LauraIngallsWilder · 21/11/2009 20:54

Oh yes soporific - a truly marvellous word

jkklpu - Im glad you like my mn name
I didnt discover her until I was an adult though! The box set of books is also on my wish list

I will get a couple of BP books from the library on monday

Im still keen to know the general MN verdict though

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LauraIngallsWilder · 21/11/2009 20:49

I was inspired by this thread

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RustyBear · 21/11/2009 20:48

I loved them, so did both my DC. I particularly like the fact that they use more complicated words than most books for little children - I learned very early from Beatrix Potter what 'soporific' meant.

jkklpu · 21/11/2009 20:48

PS Love your MNname: she was my all-time favourite writer for the whole of my childhood.

jkklpu · 21/11/2009 20:47

Certainly don't think they're awful and the pictures are lovely. Some of the language is quite hard for wee kids though good for them to be exposed to, for that reason. Mine always seem to like best the ones I find most tedious, but there are several phrases that have become family sayings almost and they're certainly great for illustrating certain aspects of the animal kingdom, eg which animals eat which.
Before buying the lot, why don't you borrow a couple from the library and see how they go down?

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