The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
📘 About This Book
This original, authorised version has been lovingly recreated electronically for the first time, with reproductions of Potter's unmistakeable artwork optimised for use on colour devices such as the iPad. Poor Jemima. All she wants to do is lay her eggs in peace, and be allowed to hatch them herself. At last she flies off and finds the perfect place. Little does the silly duck realise that the charming gentleman who has lent her his woodshed is busily planning a delicious meal of . . . roast duck! Jemima was a real duck belonging to Beatrix Potter, who lived at her farm, Hill Top. The story also features Beatrix's own sheepdog, Kep, who thankfully manages to save Jemima from a nasty fate! The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is number nine in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows: 1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 3 The Tailor of Gloucester 4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny 5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice 6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher 8 The Tale of Tom Kitten 9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck 10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies 11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse 12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes 13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod 15 The Tale of Pigling Bland 16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers 17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan 18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles 19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson 20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit 21 The Story of Miss Moppet 22 Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes 23 Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes
📖 Summary
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter is the ninth installment in the author's beloved series of twenty-three little books. Originally published and later brought to life in digitized, authorized formats optimized for color devices, this charming juvenile fiction work spans sixty-two pages and centers on a delightfully naive and determined duck. Poor Jemima faces a frustrating dilemma that many farmyard mothers might sympathize with: all she truly wants to do is lay her eggs in peace and be allowed to hatch them herself. Unfortunately, the other animals and the farmer's wife keep taking her eggs away, leaving her perpetually disappointed and desperate for a private nesting spot. Driven by this maternal instinct, Jemima finally decides to take matters into her own wings. She flies off the farm in search of the perfect, secluded place to establish her nest, ultimately venturing far beyond the safety of her familiar surroundings. During her travels, she encounters a charming, polite gentlemanly figure living in the woods who warmly offers her the use of his woodshed for her nesting needs. Little does the silly duck realize, however, that her seemingly gracious host has far more sinister intentions. The charming gentleman is not interested in helping a mother in need; instead, he is busily planning a delicious meal of roast duck, with Jemima as the main course. Fortunately, the story also features Beatrix's own real-life sheepdog, Kep. Kep is a perceptive and capable canine who notices Jemima's suspicious absence and dangerous predicament. Thanks to Kep's intervention and clever actions, the faithful sheepdog manages to step in just in time to save Jemima from a very nasty fate. Rooted in real life, Jemima was an actual duck belonging to Beatrix Potter who lived at her Hill Top farm, giving the fictional tale an authentic touch of rustic charm and personal history. Through its engaging narrative, the book captures the innocence of youth, the perils of trusting strangers too quickly, and the comforting reliability of loyal friends. Readers young and old are treated not only to a suspenseful and heartwarming plot but also to Potter's unmistakable, classic artwork. This edition lovingly preserves the visual heritage of the original little books while adapting them seamlessly for modern readers, ensuring that Jemima's harrowing yet amusing adventure continues to delight generations of children and animal lovers alike.
🎯 Key Lessons
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Features Beatrix Potter's unmistakable and charming classic artwork.
Tells an engaging, suspenseful, and heartwarming juvenile story.
Based on real animals from the author's own farm at Hill Top.
Beautifully recreated electronically with illustrations optimized for color devices.
⚠️ Cons
Contains mildly perilous situations that might frighten very sensitive young readers.
Short page count may leave readers wanting a longer narrative.
✍️ About the Author
❓ FAQ
Who wrote The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck? +
The book was written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter.
What number is this book in the author's series? +
It is number nine in Beatrix Potter's series of twenty-three little books.
Who saves Jemima from her dangerous fate? +
Beatrix's own sheepdog, Kep, manages to save Jemima.
Was Jemima based on a real animal? +
Yes, Jemima was a real duck belonging to Beatrix Potter who lived at her farm, Hill Top.
What is the main conflict of the story? +
Jemima wants to hatch her eggs in peace, but a charming gentleman in the woods plans to cook her for dinner.
