The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
- First published
- 1908
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book written and illustrated in 1908. When Jemima is forbidden from keeping her own eggs at the farm, she ventures into the forest seeking a safe nesting place. There she encounters a charming fox who offers his help—but his true intentions may be far more sinister than the naive duck realizes. Set on Potter's Lake District farm, this cautionary tale explores themes of innocence, deception, and the dangers of trusting strangers.
- Dogs
- Foxes
- Domestic animals
- Ducks
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #14814. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck on Wikipedia.
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