Beatrix Potter

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

Die Geschichte von Eichhörnchen Nusper

One autumn, the little red squirrel Nutkin, his brother Twinkleberry and their many cousins paddle small rafts across a lake to Owl Island to gather nuts. They bring gifts for Old Brown the owl and ask politely. Only Nutkin is cheeky, dancing about and singing him riddles.

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The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

Die Geschichte von Eichhörnchen Nutkin

This is a Tale about a tail—a tail that belonged to a little red squirrel, and his name was Nutkin.

Dies ist eine Geschichte über einen Schwanz – einen Schwanz, der einem kleinen roten Eichhörnchen gehörte, und sein Name war Nutkin.

He had a brother called Twinkleberry, and a great many cousins: they lived in a wood at the edge of a lake.

Er hatte einen Bruder namens Twinkleberry und eine ganze Menge Cousins: Sie lebten in einem Wald am Rande eines Sees.

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The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin · English (original)B1 Intermediate · 1,207 words · ~10 min · Audio
Die Geschichte von Eichhörnchen Nusper · GermanB1 Intermediate · 1,167 words · ~10 min · Audio
Η ιστορία του σκίουρου Νάτκιν · GreekB1 Intermediate · 1,242 words · ~10 min
El cuento de la ardilla Nutkin · SpanishB1 Intermediate · 1,218 words · ~10 min · Audio
Le Conte de Noisette l’écureuil · FrenchB1 Intermediate · 1,276 words · ~10 min · Audio
द टेल ऑफ़ स्क्विरल नटकिन · HindiB1 Intermediate · 1,301 words · ~10 min
Kisah Nutkin si Tupai · IndonesianB1 Intermediate · 1,092 words · ~10 min
La storia di scoiattolo Nutkin · ItalianB1 Intermediate · 1,142 words · ~10 min
『リスのナトキンのおはなし』 · JapaneseB1 Intermediate
다람쥐 넛킨 이야기 · KoreanB1 Intermediate · 845 words · ~5 min
Het verhaal van eekhoorn Nutkin · DutchB1 Intermediate · 1,229 words · ~10 min
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin · PolishB1 Intermediate · 1,003 words · ~10 min
A História do Esquilo Nutkin · PortugueseB1 Intermediate · 1,234 words · ~10 min
Povestea veveriței Nutkin · RomanianB1 Intermediate · 1,211 words · ~10 min
Sincap Nutkin’in Masalı · TurkishB1 Intermediate · 902 words · ~10 min
Chuyện Chú Sóc Nutkin · VietnameseB1 Intermediate · 1,559 words · ~15 min
松鼠纳特金的故事 · ChineseB1 Intermediate

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Which languages can I read The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin in?

English, German, Greek, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish, Vietnamese and Chinese. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.

What level is it?

The original English is B1 Intermediate. In translation, German, Greek, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish, Vietnamese and Chinese are B1 Intermediate. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.

How long is it?

About 1,207 words: around 5–15 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.

Is it free?

Yes. Read it online with no account. The downloads (PDF, EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account.

Can I read it on a Kindle or Kobo?

Yes. Download the EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most e-readers, or the AZW3 or MOBI for a Kindle, with each paragraph followed by its translation. There is also a side-by-side PDF to print, and each language on its own.

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