The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

From The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, by Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter wrote The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin in 1903. It is a classic animal story set by a lake in the English countryside. Potter was famous for her gentle watercolour pictures and her tales about animals who behaved like people. This story shows what happens when someone is rude again and again, even after warnings. The tale is remembered for Nutkin's cheeky riddles and the moment Old Brown finally loses patience. Children have loved Nutkin's mischief — and his narrow escape — for more than a century.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 361 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, Beatrix Potter · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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