The tale of jemima puddle duck is a childrens book written and illustrated by beatrix potter it was first published by frederick warne co in july 1908 potter composed the book at hill top a working farm in the lake district she bought in 1905. The tale of jemima puddle duck hardcover poor jemimas eggs are in danger will she save her eggs and herself this retold version of the tale of. The tale of jemima puddle duck is an original classic by beatrix potter poor jemima all she wants to do is lay her eggs in peace and be allowed to hatch them herself at last she flies off and finds the perfect place. The tale of jemima puddle duck is a childrens fantasy story by the british author and illustrator beatrix potter it was first published in july 1908 its title character and protagonist had previously appeared in potters 1907 book the tale of tom kitten beatrix potter considered the tale of jemima puddle duck to be a reworking of the fairy tale little red riding hood