The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck Сказка о Джемайме, утка-лужица

Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Rebeccah the puddle duck was very different -- --------, ------ -------, ---- ------ ------ she was perfectly willing to leave the hatching to someone else --- ---- ------ -------- ---------- ------- ------- "I have not the patience to sit on a nest for twenty-eight days" - ---- -- ------- -------- ------ -- ------ -------- ------ ---- "and you don't have the patience either, Jemima" - - - ---- ---- -- ------- --------, --------. "You would let the eggs go cold, you know you would!" -- -- --------- ----- ------, -- ------, --- -- -- --- -------! "I wish to hatch my own eggs," quacked Jemima puddle duck - - ---- ---------- ----------- ----, - -------- -------- "I will hatch them all by myself," she confirmed - ------ -- ---- ----, - ----------- ---

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for her beloved children's books featuring animal characters, especially The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Her charming stories, accompanied by delicate watercolor illustrations, have captivated generations of readers. A pioneer in both storytelling and publishing, Potter retained creative control over her work and was one of the first authors to license character-based merchandise. Beyond writing, she was a dedicated conservationist and sheep farmer, using her success to preserve the English countryside. Her legacy lives on through her timeless tales and contributions to children's literature and nature conservation.