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The story is about an impertinent red squirrel named Nutkin and his narrow escape from an owl called Old Brown. The title followed Potter's hugely successful The Tale of Peter Rabbit and was an instant hit. One commentator has likened Squirrel Nutkin's impertinent behaviour to that of the rebellious working class of Potter's own day, and another commentator has noted the tale's similarities to pourquoi tales and folk tales in its explanations of Squirrel Nutkin's short tail and characteristics of squirrel behaviour.

Discover the mischievous adventures of Squirrel Nutkin in Beatrix Potter's beloved classic, now brought to life through the delightful narration of Tiffany Magnuson. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin follows the cheeky squirrel as he and his companions venture to Owl Island to gather nuts, where Nutkin's playful antics soon put him at odds with the wise old owl, Old Brown.

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, a Beatrix Potter classic, beautifully voiced by the British classical composer Peter Dyson. Squirrel Nutkin sails to Owl Island for several days of nut collecting, only to annoy the resident owl one too many times.... A truly delightful tale from Potter's renowned collection.