The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle
by Beatrix Potter
English • Children's Classic • Published 1905 • Free to stream
Little Lucie loses her pocket-handkerchiefs and finds them being washed by Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, a very friendly hedgehog laundress in a sunlit hillside cottage. Stream it free, narrated by Libby — natural AI voice, no account needed.
About the book: The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, and it was published by Frederick Warne & Co. in October 1905. Potter began elaborating the story while on holiday and put it to paper in 1902. She later brought the story to her editor, believing it would be best enjoyed by girls, and she began the illustrations in the summer after he agreed to the concept.
The story follows a child named Lucie who happens upon a tiny cottage and stays for tea with a hedgehog washerwoman named Mrs Tiggy-winkle. Together, they deliver freshly laundered clothing to the animals and birds in the neighbourhood. The tale is set indoors with a focus on housework, reflecting typical books for girls of the period, and features backgrounds inspired by the Newlands Valley and surrounding fells.
For the preliminary illustrations of the heroine, Potter used her own pet hedgehog as a model. The pet could be comical as long as she could go to sleep on Potter's knee, but she would yawn pathetically and bite if propped up on end for too long.
More Free Audiobooks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle free to listen to?
Yes, The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle is completely free to stream. No account, no subscription, no ads. It is in the public domain.
Who wrote The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle?
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle was written by Beatrix Potter and published in 1905.
Is The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle in the public domain?
Yes, The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter is in the public domain and free to read, share, and listen to worldwide.
How long is The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle to listen to?
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle takes approximately 20 minutes to listen to in full.
When was The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle written?
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle was first published in 1905. It is now in the public domain and free to stream.
Who narrates The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle?
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle uses AI multi-voice narration. Each character has a distinct voice — narrators, heroes, villains and supporting characters all sound different, making it easy to follow the story.
Can I download The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle?
No download is needed. The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle streams directly in your browser — no app, no account, no signup required. Just press play.
What genre is The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle?
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle is classic literature. It is a classic work of literature now in the public domain.