The Tale of Mr Tod

"The Tale of Mr. Tod" is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, first published in 1912. The story revolves around the cunning fox Mr. Tod and his encounters with other animals, particularly Tommy Brock, a badger, and Benjamin Bunny. Here's a summary of the plot:

Mr. Tod, the fox, lives in a cozy house in the woods. He is a sly and cunning character, and he often sets traps to catch animals for his dinner. One day, he encounters Tommy Brock, a grumpy badger, who has kidnapped the children of Benjamin Bunny and intends to eat them.

Benjamin Bunny seeks the help of Mr. Tod's arch-enemy, Mr. Tod's neighbor, Mr. Benjamin Bouncer, a strong and brave cat, to rescue his children. Together, they come up with a plan to outwit Tommy Brock and save the bunnies.

As Mr. Tod's plan unfolds, he captures the badger's children and locks them up in a small oven. However, Tommy Brock, in an attempt to steal the children away, becomes stuck in the oven himself. Mr. Tod, realizing his mistake, tries to free Tommy Brock but is unsuccessful.

In the meantime, Benjamin Bunny and Mr. Bouncer manage to rescue the baby bunnies and return them safely to their home. Tommy Brock, still stuck in the oven, is eventually discovered and captured by Mr. Tod. The story ends with Mr. Tod and Tommy Brock both being carried away by humans, leaving the woods peaceful once again.

"The Tale of Mr. Tod" is a thrilling and adventurous story, a tale of cleverness, bravery, and justice.