We start with the classic book, unabridged, and split it into smaller portions to create small wins! Especially for less confident readers.
Beatrix Potter & Other Classic Picture Books Annotated to Teach Kids Crucial LIFE SKILLS
We are full of hope in our household, but we do still see the scary things going on in the world.
Giving our family the gift of "old fashioned" Life Skills has not only given us peace of mind, but made us feel so much closer as a family!
📖Our Read and Learn Picture Book series for young children will teach your family how to…
🌾Grow Wheat
🍞Bake Bread & Biscuits
🥣Cook with Small Game & Make Soups
🐇Animal Nature Studies & Legends
🪤How to Trap Small Game
👩🍳How to Make Pie Crust
+ Sewing Skills and more!
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How do the books work?
1. The Classic Story
2. The Life Skills
At the end of the story, we insert a skills chapter that matches the character's story. For example: in The Little Red Hen we included instructions for how to grow wheat and bake bread!
3. The Results
Children and Families who read our books experience a stronger connection with each other, reduced anxiety, and increased confidence and capability!
The Syllabus: What Each Book Teaches Families
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
When old Mrs. Rabbit has to run an errand, she warns Peter Rabbit and his siblings to stay far away from Mr. McGregor's garden.
When Peter disobeys, he finds himself on a scary adventure!
This book is annotated with excerpts from:
- BOOK ABOUT ANIMALS. by CONCORD, N. H.and RUFUS MERRILL. (1850)
Rabbit Nature Study
- FRIENDS IN FEATHERS AND FUR, ANDOTHER NEIGHBORS, FOR YOUNG FOLKS by JAMES JOHONNOT(1885)
Rabbit Nature Study Cont.
- DEADFALLS AND SNARES by A. R. HARDING (1907)
How to Trap Rabbits
- MISS LESLIE'S NEW COOKERY BOOK by ELIZA LESLIE (1857)
How to Make Rabbit Pot Pie
- COOKERY FOR LITTLE GIRLS byOLIVE HYDE FOSTER (1910)
How to Make Pie Crust
- MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE SIOUX by Mrs. Marie L. Mclaughlin (1916)
Rabbit Legend
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
It's time for the squirrels to go collect nuts on Owl Island! But, will their plans be thwarted by the impertinent squirrel named Nutkin?
This book is annotated with excerpts from:
- FRIENDS IN FEATHERS AND FUR, ANDOTHER NEIGHBORS, FOR YOUNG FOLKS by JAMES JOHONNOT (1885)
Squirrel Nature Study & Owl Nature Study
- HOW TO MAKE AND SET TRAPS by J. HARRINGTON KEENE (1902)
How to Trap Squirrels
- HOUSEKEEPING IN OLD VIRGINIA by MARION CABELL TYREE (1877)
Barbecue Squirrel Recipe
- THE WHITE HOUSE COOK BOOK by MRS. F.L. GILLETTE AND HUGO ZIEMANN (1887))
Squirrel Soup Recipe
The Tailor of Gloucester
The Tailor of Gloucester
When the tailor of Gloucester becomes ill, some sneaky mice friends decide to surprise him!
In this edition of the beloved story by Beatrix Potter, read and learn all about mice and how to make a sewing kit, thread a needle, tie a knot, and more!
This book is annotated with excerpts from:
- FRIENDS IN FEATHERS AND FUR, AND OTHER NEIGHBORS, FOR YOUNG FOLKS By JAMES JOHONNOT (1885)
- THE MARY FRANCES SEWING BOOK By JANE EAYRE FRYER (1913)
The Little Red Hen
The Little Red Hen
When the Little Red Hen finds a seed in the barnyard she sets off on an adventure she never expected!
Learn with her how to grow a crop of wheat, and bake a loaf of bread.
This book is annotated with excerpts from:
- A little Book for A little Cook BY L.P. HUBBARD (1905)
How to Bake Bread and Biscuits
- HEBREW LIFE AND TIMES by HAROLD B. HUNTING (1921)
How to Grow Wheat
- LIFE ON THE FARM; IN AMUSING RHYME by KIGGINS & KELLOGG
A Farm Poem