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    The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
    The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
    The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
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    The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

    By Beatrix Potter

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    Johnny Town-mouse was born in a cupboard. Timmy Willie was born in a garden. Timmy Willie was a little country mouse who went to town by mistake in a hamper. The gardener sent vegetables to town once a week by carrier; he packed them in a big hamper.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSovereign
    Release dateFeb 15, 2015
    ISBN9781910660690
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    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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      Timmy Willy the country mouse accidently ends up in town at the home of Johnny Town-Mouse. He absolutely hates it, and goes home. Johnny Town-Mouse visits him and hates the country.

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