The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

From The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter published this tale in 1905 as one of her beloved animal stories set in England's Lake District. This text reflects its era; a few period terms ('pocket-handkin' for handkerchief, 'pinny' for pinafore apron) have been kept for flavour and are clear from context. Potter based Mrs. Tiggy-winkle on a pet hedgehog and a real washerwoman she knew. The story blends everyday farm life with gentle magic, teaching children to notice the small wonders around them and rewarding Lucie's persistence with kindness and a mystery.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 336 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Beatrix Potter · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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