Potter, Beatrix

The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

When Lucie keeps losing her handkerchiefs, she sets off up the hill behind Little-town to find them. There she discovers a hidden kitchen where Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, a busy washer-woman, irons, folds, and sorts the clothes of birds and animals—including Lucie’s own things. After a cozy tea, the clean bundles are carried back down the hill and returned to their owners. Beatrix Potter’s classic tale is full of tiny domestic details, gentle humor, and a magical ending that turns an ordinary errand into a delightful mystery.