Beatrix Potter 
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles 

In the Tale of Ginger and Pickles, a yellow tomcat and a terrier are shopkeepers in a small village. Though the mice customers make Ginger the cat’s mouth water and Pickles the dog finds his rabbit shoppers faintly enticing, the two control their impulses and even extend credit to their customers. But how long can this combination last? The fifteenth of Beatrix Potter’s 22 charmingly illustrated tales of animals in amusing situations, The Tale of Ginger and Pickles has delighted children and adults alike since its release in 1909.

About the author

Helen Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist best known for her children’s books featuring animals. Written as a gift for the son of her former governess, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1901. Its success enabled her to commit to full-time writing and illustrating. Potter wrote about 30 books; the best known being her 24 children’s tales.