These beautiful little books bring Beatrix Potters delightful characters to life with all the quality & bright colours of her original exquisite watercolours. Poor Jemima. All she wants to do is lay her eggs in peace, & be allowed to hatch them herself. At last she flies off & 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 Beatrixs own sheepdog, Kep, who thankfully manages to save Jemima from a nasty fate The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is number nine in Beatrix Potters series of 23 little books. Size 140 x 105mm Age 2-6 Years