The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter

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Author Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943
Title The Tale of Tom Kitten
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Summary "The Tale of Tom Kitten" by Beatrix Potter is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale follows the mischievous adventures of three little kittens—Tom, Moppet, and Mittens—as their mother, Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, prepares them for a tea party with guests. The book encapsulates themes of childhood curiosity, mischief, and the humorous chaos that often accompanies attempts to maintain order. The story begins with Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit washing and dressing her kittens in their best clothes, advising them to stay clean while playing outside. However, the kittens quickly become entangled in their own antics, leading to a series of disheveled mishaps as they climb a garden wall and inadvertently shed their elegant outfits. Their humorous interaction with the Puddle-Ducks adds to the chaos as they hilariously misplace the kittens' clothes. Ultimately, Mrs. Tabitha finds her children in a state unfit for company and fabricates a story to cover for their mischief, leaving readers with a whimsical glimpse into the playful chaos of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Cats -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kittens -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 14837
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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