The Story of Miss Moppet

"The Story of Miss Moppet" is a short children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, first published in 1906. The story is about a mischievous kitten named Miss Moppet and her encounter with a little mouse. Here's a summary of the plot:

Miss Moppet is a curious and playful kitten who decides to tease a little mouse. She sits by the mouse's hole, holding a dainty little stick and pretending to be a mouse herself. Miss Moppet hopes to catch the mouse by surprise.

As Miss Moppet pokes her stick into the mouse's hole, the mouse becomes annoyed and retaliates. The mouse pops out of the hole, surprising Miss Moppet. The mouse smacks Miss Moppet on the nose and then quickly retreats back into the hole.

Frustrated and embarrassed, Miss Moppet tries to catch the mouse again, but her attempts are in vain. The clever mouse continues to outwit her. Eventually, Miss Moppet becomes tired and exhausted from her efforts.

In the end, the story concludes with Miss Moppet worn out and the mouse safely hidden in its hole, victorious in their playful battle.