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The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

Children's BooksAnimals
Pages
64
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

When young Lucie loses her pocket-handkerchiefs, she climbs high into the hills to find them. She discovers a tiny door leading to a hidden kitchen where a very small, prickly washerwoman is busy at work. This charming tale follows their afternoon together as they scrub, starch, and iron the clothes of the local forest animals.

Prose complexity
3/10

Vibe

CozyWhimsicalLightheartedHeartwarming
Portal FantasyQuest

Genres

Children's Books Animals Classics Juvenile Cozy Fantasy

Authors

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Anita C. Nelson

Anita C. Nelson is best known for her classic children's books, including The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and The tale of Ginger & Pickles. Her stories have brought joy to generations of young readers.

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Beatrix Potter

Helen Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first published work in 1902. Her books, including 23 Tales, have sold more than 250 million copies. Potter was also a pioneer of merchandising—in 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the olde...

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H y Xiao Phd

H y Xiao Phd is the author of classic children's tales such as The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin and The Tailor of Gloucester. Readers enjoy their charming animal stories, which also include The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and The Tale of Tom Kitten.

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Orla Kiely

Orla Kiely is a designer known for her distinctive patterns. Her books, such as Home and A Life in Pattern, explore her design process and personal story. She shares her unique vision for

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Sam Thiewes

Sam Thiewes is known for creating charming children's stories, including The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and The Tale of Ginger & Pickles. These classic tales feature memorable animal characters and gentle adventures that delight young readers.

Characters

Lady LucieProtagonist

A young girl who loses her pocket-handkerchiefs and climbs into the hills to find them, leading her to Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle's home.

Mrs. Tiggy-WinkleProtagonist

A very small, prickly washerwoman who lives in the hills and washes clothes for the local forest animals.

All characters in The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle