“Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter.”
Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit
SNEAK PEEK ALERT! Here's an illustration from Emma Thompson's upcoming book, The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit.
The answer to yesterday’s Jemima Puddle-Duck trivia? It was of course Jemima Puddle-Duck herself and Kep the sheepdog. Jemima was inspired by a real Hill Top duck that wasn’t good at hatching eggs, whilst Kep was Beatrix Potter’s favourite sheepdog. Kep makes an appearance as the wise friend who rescues Jemima from the sandy-whiskered gentleman.