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The Tale of Tom Kitten

By Beatrix Potter

Part of the Beatrix Potter Original Tales series

Adjectives

charming playful mischievous

Genres

Animals Classics

Synopsis

Tom Kitten and his sisters, Moppet and Mittens, are dressed in their finest clothes for a tea party. However, their playful antics in the garden lead to soiled and lost garments. Their mother, Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, is displeased and sends them upstairs, fibbing to her guests that the kittens are unwell. Despite her efforts, the kittens' mischievous behaviour continues, causing further commotion during the gathering.

About the author

Beatrix Potter was a British author and illustrator who loved animals and nature. She is best known for creating the beloved character Peter Rabbit and writing many other stories about adventurous animals. Her charming tales and beautiful drawings have delighted children for generations, making her books favourites for bedtime and story time.

Pages

18 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1987

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