The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

Jemima Puddle‑Duck is a sweet‑tempered hen‑like duck who longs to hatch her own clutch of eggs, but the farmer’s wife keeps taking them away. Determined to find a quiet place of her own, she waddles off toward a shady wood, where a curious, well‑dressed gentleman of the forest offers her a hidden nest tucked among soft feathers. The gentle fox, with his polite manners and a newspaper always at hand, welcomes her and promises to look after the nest while she settles in.

The story unfolds with Jemima’s careful preparations, her hopeful laying of bright, speckled eggs, and the tender companionship that blossoms between the duck and her unexpected host. Through warm illustrations and gentle dialogue, listeners discover a tale of resourcefulness, kindness, and the simple joys of finding a safe haven for new life.