The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
Timmy Tiptoes is a mischievous young rabbit who lives in a cozy little burrow underneath a hedge. One day, he decides to explore the world above ground and gets into all sorts of trouble, including getting lost, meeting a sly fox, and encountering a rainstorm. Will Timmy find his way home?
By Beatrix Potter · First published 1902 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Animal Fiction, Adventure · 2,254 words
First lines
[For Many Unknown Little Friends, Including Monica]
Once upon a time there was a little fat comfortable grey squirrel, called Timmy Tiptoes. He had a nest thatched with leaves in the top of a tall tree; and he had a little squirrel wife called Goody.
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The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes is listed on Textopian as a short story by Beatrix Potter, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Beatrix Potter
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Animal Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 2,254 words
- Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The book is one of Beatrix Potter's works intended for children with simple language and plot.
- Animal Fiction — The primary characters are anthropomorphized animals typical of Potter's entire oeuvre.
- Adventure — The plot follows the titular character, Timmy Tiptoes, on adventures and encounters with different situations and characters.
- Fantasy — The story involves anthropomorphized animals, talking creatures, and unreal situations, typical of the fantasy genre.
Tags
squirrel · forest · adventure · friendship · nature · animals · children's literature · whimsy · humor · imagination · storytelling · illustrated