| Author |
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943 |
| Title |
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse" by Beatrix Potter is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. This delightful picture book follows the life of Mrs. Tittlemouse, a fastidious wood-mouse, as she navigates her home in a cozy bank beneath a hedge. The story illustrates themes of tidiness and social encounters within the animal kingdom, all conveyed through Potter's whimsical prose and enchanting illustrations. In the narrative, Mrs. Tittlemouse takes pride in keeping her home tidy, but her peaceful life is disrupted by various uninvited guests, including bees and the troublesome Mr. Jackson, a toad. The encounters lead to messes and chaos, compelling Mrs. Tittlemouse to take action to restore her space. After a thorough spring cleaning and the decision to limit Mr. Jackson's access, she eventually hosts a lovely party for her friends, demonstrating her resilience and determination. The tale encapsulates the humorous and sometimes stressful reality of hosting, wrapped in Potter's signature gentle storytelling style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Mice -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17089 |
| Release Date |
Nov 18, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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