The Tale of Two Bad Mice
- First published
- 1904
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Tale of Two Bad Mice" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book published in September 1904. The story follows two mischievous mice who discover a beautiful doll's house and wreak havoc inside. After finding the miniature food is merely plaster, they embark on a destructive rampage—smashing dishes, scattering clothes, and stealing household items for their mouse-hole. When the young owner discovers the chaos, she takes measures to protect her treasured doll's house. The tale explores themes of curiosity, consequence, and redemption in Potter's charming signature style.
- Conduct of life
- Mice
- Theft
- Dollhouses
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #45264. The Tale of Two Bad Mice on Wikipedia.
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