This collection of twenty-two of Beatrix Potter's charming stories about Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs. Tittlemouse, Ribby the pussy-cat, Duchess the dog, Jemima Puddle-duck, and the others have enchanted children for more than a hundred years and will surely do so well into the future.Beatrix Potter's tales were often connected with real places, people, or animals, so each story also includes a brief introductory note about its history.