The Beatrix Potter Collection

By: Beatrix Potter

Narrated by: Andrew Scott, Patricia Routledge - introduction

Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Beatrix Potter’s enchanting tales are given new life in this Audible exclusive production of The Beatrix Potter Collection.

Expertly narrated by Andrew Scott, the collection features some of the best loved characters and most popular stories in children’s literature. Beginning with a unique introduction, written and narrated by patron of the Beatrix Potter Society Patricia Routledge, the world of Beatrix Potter provides wonderful entertainment for the whole family, sure to delight listeners both young and old.

The Beatrix Potter Collection is perfect for introducing a new generation to the magic of her adored classic stories. Featuring her much-loved children’s tales and showcasing some of the most recognisable characters in English literature, it will enthral and entertain young listeners whilst providing warm nostalgia for those already acquainted.

The collection includes the classic tales of Peter Rabbit - a rebellious and disobedient young rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle - the diligent hedgehog washerwoman, Jemima Puddle-Duck - an innocent and loving mother duck, and many more as they cause mischief, confront danger and make new friends.

Deeply influenced by her natural science studies and her love of wildlife, Beatrix Potter’s relatable characters continue to charm and inspire a century after their first publication.

Cover artwork and illustrations: Margaux Carpentier

Public Domain (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

Beatrix retold such a lovely listen!

This book honorifically, truthfully, beautifully, comically, wondrously, and dutifully gives us a seat a the table of the to parse with Beatrix Potter and peer into her magical world with fresh perspective - truly that of childlike wonders.

I love Beatrix Potter her books are amazin

Beatrix Potter’s books are the best and also I don’t think she even know if I could say no to a Beatrix Potter book to read I know they’re like books the books are amazing I don’t actually even know what I’m saying right now it’s just so good of a their stories are just so good I’m just having trouble seeing words right now!

Perfection

Ah, my childhood brought back to life in front of me! I feel like a kid again

Potter and Scott!

The tales we loved as children perfectly narrated. My kiddos love to listen to this at bedtime. (We skip Jemima Puddleduck and one other because they find them disturbing.) But otherwise delightful tales expertly interpreted. We especially love the way he whispers “the end” after each one- somehow makes it all feel more magical.

I listen to be lulled to sleep

Andrew Scott's acting skills come through with a great narration of classics I used to read to my kids. Now someone else reads to me:)

Go To Reads

Such a sweet, comfy and timeless read. The narrator did a great day. ❤️

Loved it

This was so fun to listen to, Andrew Scott did an amazing job bringing the stories to life.

Great stories

loved it, great bedtime book, fell asleep after reading story so it served it's purpose for me.

Almost Perfect

I got this even though I have another Beatrix Potter from Audible, which is also good, because it was Andrew Scott narrating. It does not disappoint. I will confess, firstly, that we have not yet listened to all the stories, but most of them. The Beatrix Potter stories themselves, of course, are lovely. If you're unfamiliar, they're enchanting, wholesome, sometimes silly stories about the British countryside and the animals (and occasionally people) who live there. Andrew Scott's narration is fabulous. He gives it a signature, almost creepy but not, whispery, delicate reading. His reading of Squirrel Nutkin is particularly good. My only complaint is that his voice is so variant that the volume gets very extreme and makes it a bit hard to not continually adjust. Sometimes the reading gets too quiet and then right after that too loud, and I'll have to adjust the volume. Just an FYI. It's a great audiobook.

Wonderful performance

It should go without saying that the stories of Beatrix Potter are lovely and iconic. I must applaud the performer for the vast variety in voices for the characters. The performance of 'The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan' in particular was legitimately hilarious even though I am an adult reader with (arguably) totally sophisticated and high-brow tastes (totally). Definitely one of the best narrations I've ever listened to (and I've listened to plenty of amazing narrations in my time).