FOUND: Lost tale of Beatrix Potter’s “Kitty in Boots”

by The Bulldog • January 26, 2016

This is a charming story that will thrill adults who grew up with Peter Rabbit. Now a new tale to enchant generations to come. Eli Glasner of the CBC.

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