The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
By Beatrix Potter
Trapped squirrel Timmy grows plumper, befriends a rascal, and wonders if escape is still possible.
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What is The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes about?
Timmy Tiptoes, a diligent grey squirrel, and his wife Goody gather nuts for winter. Wrongly accused of theft, Timmy is trapped inside a hollow tree. There, he befriends Chippy Hackee, a mischievous chipmunk. As Timmy indulges in the stored nuts, he becomes too plump to escape. A strong wind eventually frees him, teaching lessons about friendship and the perils of overindulgence.
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
64 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2002
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