The Story of Miss Moppet: The original and authorized edition

Once upon a time there were three little kittens, and their names were Mittens, Tom Kitten, and Moppet.

Mrs Tabitha Twitchit has three little kittens, normally she lets them play around in the dust and get their coats dirty but then one day Mrs Twitchit has friends coming for tea and the kittens must be presentable. So she dresses them nicely (no easy feat with three wriggly little kittens) and sends them out to play.

Surely three little kittens can manage to keep out of mischief for just a little while, can’t they?

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 Tom Kitten, the eleventh book to be published, is number eight 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).