Publisher's Synopsis
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. The story follows a young girl named Lucie who goes on a walk in the countryside and meets a hedgehog washerwoman named Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. Lucie is fascinated by the tiny clothes and linens that Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle washes and irons for her animal friends, and she helps her with her work. Along the way, they encounter other animals such as rabbits and squirrels. The story is set in the idyllic English countryside and is full of charming illustrations of the animals and their surroundings. The book was first published in 1905 and has since become a beloved classic of children's literature. It teaches children about the importance of helping others and appreciating the small things in life.1905. Potter, English author and illustrator, who is best remembered for her classic children's story, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Over a period of 30 years, produced over 23 books. Potter's stories, although fantasy, depict animals in an intelligent, unsentimental, and humorous manner. The books are enhanced by her delicate drawings and watercolor paintings. Her works remain popular with children and adults alike to this day. In this story, when Lucie lost her handkerchiefs yet again she never imagined that her search would end with a kindly washerwoman, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
