In The Tale of Tom Kitten, three cats must wash and dress for tea. However, when their mother is grooming him, young Tom Kitten is very naughty and scratches her! How will his mother punish Tom for being so naughty? The eleventh of Beatrix Potter’s 22 charmingly illustrated tales of animals in amusing situations, The Tale of Tom Kitten has served as a warning to naughty children since its release in 1907.
About the author
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.