The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse: The original and authorized edition

Once upon a time there was a wood-mouse, and her name was Mrs. Tittlemouse.

She lived in a bank under a hedge.

Mrs Tittlemouse is a very tidy little mouse indeed, she likes nothing better than to scurry around with her broom, keeping her house nice and clean and tidy.

Unfortunately, a lot of other little creatures like Mrs Tittlemouse’s cosy house too. If it’s not a swarm of sleepy, honey-covered bees then it’s Mr Jackson a damp, smelly old toad. Poor Mrs Tittlemouse, will her house ever be tidy again?

One of the world’s greatest children’s writers and illustrators, Beatrix Potter created some of the most recognisable characters in English literature, including [Peter Rabbit](/book/the-tale-of-peter-rabbit/beatrix-potter/9780723247708), [Jemima Puddle-Duck](/book/the-tale-of-jemima-puddle-duck/beatrix-potter/beatrix-potter/9780723247784) and [Benjamin Bunny](/book/the-tale-of-benjamin-bunny/beatrix-potter/beatrix-potter/9780723247739).

Today Beatrix Potter's original twenty-three tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other formats including baby books, sound books, christening gifts and more. These original editions bring the world of Beatrix Potter to life just as readers have enjoyed them for generations. The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse, the sixteenth book to be published, is number eleven in this series of charming stories.

Find out more about Beatrix Potter and browse the full range of Waterstones products on our [Beatrix Potter page](/author/beatrix-potter).