. . . and by “Potter” I am of course referring to Beatrix, not . . . you know.
I thought it would be nice to dig up some Potter-themed videos to kick off the Potter Project (more books coming soon, I mean it!). Here’s an interesting little segment about the Royal Opera House [...]
Posts Tagged ‘The Potter Project’
Video Sunday: Potter a’ Plenty
Posted in classic kidlit, tagged The Potter Project, video sunday on January 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The Potter Project: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, or, Stay Away From the Man Who Ate Your Father
Posted in classic kidlit, tagged Beatrix Potter, classic children's literature, picture books, The Potter Project, The Tale of Peter Rabbit on January 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Peter gave himself up for lost, and shed big tears; but his sobs were overheard by some friendly sparrows, who flew to him in great excitement, and implored him to exert himself.
Here’s why I love this book: it uses the word “implored.” Also “dreadfully,” “fortnight,” and “chamomile.” There are a lot of abominable [...]
