Rare Beatrix Potter Cross Stitch Storybook Kit Jemima Puddleduck

The story tells of how she found a special spot in the woods where a kindly whiskered gentleman ( who turned out to be a fox) allowed her to lay her eggs in his summer home. When the time had come for Jemima to sit on her eggs, he tricked her into bringing herbs and sage and onions for a "feast" they would have. Luckily, Jemima happened to tell her tale to Kep, the Collie, who saved the day, and Ms Puddle-duck too!

"A moment afterwards there were most awful noises—barking, baying, growls and howls, squealing and groans.And nothing more was ever seen of that foxy-whiskered gentleman. Presently Kep opened the door of the shed, and let out Jemima Puddle-duck. Unfortunately the puppies rushed in and gobbled up all the eggs before he could stop them.He had a bite on his ear and both the puppies were limping. Jemima Puddle-duck was escorted home in tears on account of those eggs.She laid some more in June, and she was permitted to keep them herself: but only four of them hatched. Jemima Puddle-duck said that it was because of her nerves; but she had always been a bad sitter."~~The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, by Beatrix Potter