The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck follows a simple but determined duck who, frustrated by the farmer’s wife constantly confiscating her eggs, wanders into the woods to find a secret nesting spot. She is soon "helped" by a charming, sandy-whiskered gentleman—a fox in disguise—who leads her to his shed and begins planning a feast at her expense. A suspenseful classic about misplaced trust and innocence, the story highlights Jemima’s narrow escape thanks to the intervention of Kep the collie dog, blending Beatrix Potter’s signature wit with a gentle warning about the dangers of strangers.
Frederick Warne / Penguin 1989
Original and authorized edition
Hardback, dark green, 59 pages
Approximate measurements: 11 x 14.5 cms
Condition: very good: Missing original dust jacket.
