Picture Book Review: Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

Lucie, a curious little girl, is searching for her pocket handkerchief, when she comes across a little house high in the hills. Her knock on the door is answered by Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, who invites her in. 

Lucie spends the whole day with Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle helping her with washing and ironing. You see, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle does all the washing and ironing for the animals who live nearby. 

As the lovely day comes to a close, Lucie realizes that Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle is a hedgehog. 

What is more charming: the delightful story or the enchanting illustrations?

Beatrix Potter, the author and illustrator takes us into an imaginary world where animals wear clothing, talk to one another, make mistakes, learn from their mistakes, and having fantastical adventures. It is lovely to spend a day in Beatrix Potter's world meeting hedgehogs, rabbits, squirrels, kittens, ducks, mice, and toads. 

I love the way Beatrix Potter spins her stories. You can't help but smile as you read her tales aloud to your children. Your children will love the stories and the accompanying illustrations.  In fact, they will want to hear about Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle again and again. Even her name is fun to say. 

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Beatrix Potter published her little stories at the beginning of the twentieth century. The stories, set in rural England take us back to a simpler time and invite us to unlock our imaginations. 

Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle is the fifth book of Beatrix Potter. May I suggest reading all her books? You see, your family will love them!

Here is the list of her books. You might as well meet all the little animals and hear their stories. 

The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
The Tailor of Gloucester
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
The Tale of Two Bad Mice
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fischer
The Tale of Tom Kitten
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
The Tale of Mr. Tod
The Tale of the Pigling Band
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers
The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
The Tale of Little Pig Robertson
The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit
The Story of Miss Moppet

I hope you and your children enjoy these delightful animal stories. 

Warmly, 
Meredith Curtis

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