The Tale of Two Bad Mice

"The Tale of Two Bad Mice" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book published in September 1904. The story follows two mischievous mice who discover a beautiful doll's house and wreak havoc inside. After finding the miniature food is merely plaster, they embark on a destructive rampage—smashing dishes, scattering clothes, and stealing household items for their mouse-hole. When the young owner discovers the chaos, she takes measures to protect her treasured doll's house. The tale explores themes of curiosity, consequence, and redemption in Potter's charming signature style.

The Tale of Two Bad Mice, by Beatrix Potter. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #45264.