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Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Charlotte Voake

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Charlotte Voake

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Charlotte Voake

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Charlotte Voake

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Hardcover $17.99

Feb 02, 2016 | ISBN 9780385373258 | 4-8 years

Ebook $6.99

Feb 02, 2016 | ISBN 9780385373272 | 4-8 years

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    About Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig

    Published in time for the 150th anniversary of her birth, this story stars a young Beatrix Potter, creator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and many other classic children’s books.
     
    Master of the historical fiction picture book, Hopkinson takes readers back to Victorian England and the home of budding young artist and animal lover Beatrix Potter. When Beatrix brings home her neighbor’s pet guinea pig so that she can practice painting it, well . . . it dies! Now what?
     
    Written in the form of a “picture letter,” this charming, hilarious, and mostly true tale is a wonderful introduction to a beloved author/illustrator.

    An author’s note includes photographs and more information about Beatrix Potter’s life and work.

    “A charming, delightful homage.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred

    About Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig

    Published in time for the 150th anniversary of her birth, this story stars a young Beatrix Potter, creator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and many other classic children’s books.
     
    Master of the historical fiction picture book, Hopkinson takes readers back to Victorian England and the home of budding young artist and animal lover Beatrix Potter. When Beatrix brings home her neighbor’s pet guinea pig so that she can practice painting it, well . . . it dies! Now what?
     
    Written in the form of a “picture letter,” this charming, hilarious, and mostly true tale is a wonderful introduction to a beloved author/illustrator.

    An author’s note includes photographs and more information about Beatrix Potter’s life and work.

    “A charming, delightful homage.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred

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    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.

    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Feb 02, 2016 | 44 Pages | 8 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780385373258

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Feb 02, 2016 | 44 Pages | 8 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780385373272
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    Praise

    “The use of invented dialogue makes this problematic as straight biography, but it is nevertheless a charming, delightful homage.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review

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