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    The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

    By Beatrix Potter

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    The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse is an adaptation of the Aesop Fable The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse with charming illustrations by Beatrix Potter. In it, a country mouse named Timmy accidentally ends up in the house of Johnny, a town mouse. After experiencing all that the town has to offer, Timmy decides he prefers his quiet life in the country. But how will country life suit Johnny when he comes to visit? The twenty-first of Beatrix Potter's 22 charmingly illustrated tales of animals in amusing situations, The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse has delighted children and adults alike since its release in 1918.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media
    Release dateFeb 27, 2018
    ISBN9781974999422
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    Beatrix Potter

    Helen Beatrix Potter was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist; she was best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

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      Timmy Willy the country mouse accidently ends up in town at the home of Johnny Town-Mouse. He absolutely hates it, and goes home. Johnny Town-Mouse visits him and hates the country.