The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
Mrs. Tittlemouse is a story about a tiny mouse who lives in a cozy little nest in a hollow tree. She spends her days collecting seeds and nuts, and storing them away for the winter. One day, a mischievous squirrel named Squirrel Nutkin tries to steal Mrs. Tittlemouse's stash, but she outsmarts him and saves her precious food. The story is a delightful tale of resourcefulness and determination, with a touch of humor and adventure.
By Beatrix Potter · First published 1907 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Animal Story · 1,965 words
First lines
[Nellie's Little Book]
Once upon a time there was a woodmouse, and her name was Mrs. Tittlemouse.
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The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse is listed on Textopian as a short story by Beatrix Potter, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Beatrix Potter
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Animal Story, Fable
- Length: 1,965 words
- Structure: 1 section, 72 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — This book is part of Beatrix Potter's series of animal tales for children, with child-friendly language and themes.
- Fantasy — The narrative involves talking animals and anthropomorphic characters, a hallmark of fantasy literature.
- Animal Story — The main characters of the story are animals and the plot revolves around their lives and issues.
- Fable — Like many of Potter's works, the story has moral undertones and teaches readers about tidiness and perseverance.
Tags
fantasy · animals · mice · tales · adventure · children · illustrations · classic · British · Victorian · nature · wildlife