Episode 8: The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

In this woodland classic by Beatrix Potter, we meet Squirrel Nutkin — small, clever, endlessly curious, and just a little too fond of testing his luck.

Settle in as we drift to the edge of a quiet lake, where otters fish, leaves whisper, and Nutkin can’t resist popping up to ask riddles and dance on Old Brown’s doorstep. It’s a story full of rhythm, mischief, and the gentle warning that even playful curiosity has its limits.

Expect rippling water, rustling branches, and that delicious hush that lives in deep green forests. Expect laughter, a flutter of nerves, and the warm safety of a tale that has been told and loved for generations.

So curl up like a squirrel in a snug little nest, and let’s get cozy with Mouse Reads — as we follow Nutkin ...