Jemima puddle duck

Once regarded as a rival to Bewick and Audubon, but now largely forgotten, ornithological artist Jemima Blackburn (1823–1909) was a formative influence on the young Beatrix Potter. Ian Morton takes a closer look.

jemima puddle-duck ~ ladybird edition

Today is Easter Sunday in the Northern hemisphere so it seemed fitting to do a list with an Easter slant. Our previous Easter list was very religious so this one is is based on a secular Easter tradition: bunnies. Happy Easter Listversers!

"Jemima thought him mighty, civil and handsome"

Waddling along the Old Coach Road, Jemima thought she rather fancied nesting near a tree-stump amongst some tall fox-gloves. But danger was lurking! Can you see what the danger is? From the Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter. TAGS/KEYWORDS: Jemima Puddle-Duck, forest, Mr. Fox, nest, foxgloves, lead astray, Beatrix Potter, protect, eggs, con-artist, thief, peter rabbit and friends,

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What a funny sight it is to see a brood of ducklings with a hen!—Listen to the story of Jemima Puddle-duck, who was annoyed because the farmer's wife would not let her hatch her own eggs.

“Please don’t trouble yourself” said Jemima after Mr. Fox offered his Summer Residence for her to use – from Jemima Puddle Duck written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. KEYWORDS/TAGS: Beatrix Potter, Jemima Puddle Duck, pink shawl, blue, poke bonnet, place, nest, peter rabbit and friends, Mr. Fox, summer, residence, offer