The warmth, whimsy, and charm of Beatrix Potter's animal stories have made them favorites with generations of children and adults. Now 12 of the most popular Potter stories, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit, have been gathered in this collection, ready to delight young readers and listeners with fanciful tales of the creatures of field and forest. This volume contains these 12 stories: The Tale of Peter Rabbit The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin The Tale of Benjamin Bunny The Tale of Two Bad Mice The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-winkle The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher The Tale of Tom Kitten The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck The Tale of Flopsy Bunnies Ginger & Pickles The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes Courses this book is used in: Reading and Literature 2: Homeschool (Optional) This book is optional in the Reading 2 course. Primary Literature: Grades 3-4: Homeschool Reading and Literature 2 continues to develop strong reading skills while deepening students’ engagement with good literature. Anchored in Catholic National Reader, Book Two and enriched by classic novels, fables, poetry, and saint stories, this course strengthens phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension through a carefully sequenced selection of texts. The course includes multiple reading tracks, allowing families to select an appropriate level while maintaining a coherent and unified curriculum. Students participate in guided and independent reading, with a strong emphasis on reading aloud, attentive listening, and mutual response. Alongside the primary reader, students encounter longer literary works and varied genres, developing the ability to follow plots, identify characters, recognize key details, and understand an author’s purpose. Poetry and language-rich texts help students internalize patterns of language, while writing assignments—such as narration and simple book reports—build skills in clear and effective expression. By uniting skill development with rich literary content and flexible pacing, the course fosters a love of reading and an appreciation for well-crafted language and stories.
