6/22/2023 0 Comments The tale of gloucester![]() As he measures and snips diligently, the dedicated tailor dreams of the beauty of his finished work as well as the opportunity of making his fortune. In 18th century Gloucester, England, an elderly tailor has just been commissioned by the mayor to make a handsome cherry-red coat for him to wear on his wedding day on Christmas morning. This particular story quickly became a favorite of mine-and not only because it just so happens to have been the personal favorite of Beatrix Potter herself. episodes really helped me to understand and thereby better enjoy the original books when I got older and when I eventually bought the complete collection later on. ![]() Now, we all know the age-old “the book is better than the movie” argument, but I feel that my memories and experiences with the T.V. As I was a very poor reader as a child, this proved an apt introduction to Potter’s beloved characters: Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-Duck, the list goes on. On one of these tapes were the some of the BBC animated TV adaptions of the works of Beatrix Potter, better known collectively as the anthology series, The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends. ![]() When my little sister and I were kids, Grandma and Grandpa would often record various cartoons and movies on VHS tapes for us to watch and enjoy at our leisure. ![]() I have my late maternal grandparents to thank for this one (May they rest in peace). ![]()
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