The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan

By Beatrix Potter

Ribby, a "Pussy-cat" invites a little dog called Duchess to tea with a cake made by her. Duchess hopes she will not be served mouse: she can’t eat mouse, but does not want to offend. She decides to bake a ham and veal pie and swap it when Ribby leaves on an errand. However, things will not go as Duchess had hoped... Book illustrated with beautiful Potter's watercolors.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kitabu
• Release date: Jun 30, 2014
• ISBN: 9788867443277

Beatrix Potter

Helen Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals. Written as a gift for the son of her former governess, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1901. Its success enabled her to commit to full-time writing and illustrating. Potter wrote about 30 books; the best known being her 24 children's tales.

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THE TALE OF THE PIE AND THE PATTY-PAN

ISBN 978-88-674-4327-7

Series: RADICI

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Pussy-cat sits by the fire—how should she be fair?

In walks the little dog—says "Pussy are you there?

How do you do Mistress Pussy? Mistress Pussy, how

o you do?"

I thank you kindly, little dog, I fare as well as you!

Old Rhyme

Once upon a time there was a Pussy-cat called Ribby, who invited a little dog called Duchess to tea.

Come in good time, my dear Duchess, said Ribby's letter,