Beatrix Potter

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

Die Geschichte von Jemima Pratschel-Watschel

Jemima Puddle-Duck wants to hatch her own eggs, but they are always found and carried off. She flies toward a distant wood, where an elegantly dressed gentleman with sandy whiskers is very polite, offers her a quiet shed for her nest, and takes a keen interest in her eggs.

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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

Die Geschichte von Jemima Pritsch-Ente

What a funny sight it is to see a brood of ducklings with a hen!

Was für ein drolliger Anblick ist es doch, eine Entenschar mit einer Henne zu sehen!

—Listen to the story of Jemima Puddle-duck, who was annoyed because the farmer's wife would not let her hatch her own eggs.

—Hören Sie die Geschichte von Jemima Pritsch-Ente, die verärgert war, weil die Bäuerin sie ihre Eier nicht selbst ausbrüten lassen wollte.

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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck · English (original)B1 Intermediate · 1,250 words · ~10 min · Audio
Die Geschichte von Jemima Pratschel-Watschel · GermanB1 Intermediate · 1,199 words · ~10 min · Audio
Η ιστορία της Τζεμάιμα της Πάπιας · GreekB1 Intermediate · 1,215 words · ~10 min
El cuento de Jemima Pato-Charco · SpanishB1 Intermediate · 1,225 words · ~10 min · Audio
L’Histoire de Sophie Canétang · FrenchB1 Intermediate · 1,354 words · ~10 min · Audio
द टेल ऑफ़ जेमिमा पडल-डक · HindiB1 Intermediate · 1,436 words · ~10 min
Kisah Jemima Bebek-Lumpur · IndonesianB1 Intermediate · 1,153 words · ~10 min
La storia di Jemima Anatra · ItalianB1 Intermediate · 1,162 words · ~10 min
ジマイマ・パドルダックのおはなし · JapaneseB1 Intermediate
피들덕 제마이마 이야기 · KoreanB1 Intermediate · 978 words · ~10 min
Het verhaal van Jemima Puddle-Duck · DutchB1 Intermediate · 1,270 words · ~10 min
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck · PolishB1 Intermediate · 1,036 words · ~10 min
A História de Jemima Puddle-Duck · PortugueseB1 Intermediate · 1,295 words · ~10 min
Povestea raței Jemima Puddle-duck · RomanianB1 Intermediate · 1,239 words · ~10 min
Jemima Puddle-Duck’ın Hikâyesi · TurkishB1 Intermediate · 928 words · ~10 min
Chuyện về Vịt Jemima Puddle-Duck · VietnameseB1 Intermediate · 1,652 words · ~15 min
《水坑鸭杰迈玛的故事》 · ChineseB1 Intermediate

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Which languages can I read The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck in?

English, German, Greek, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish, Vietnamese and Chinese. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.

What level is it?

The original English is B1 Intermediate. In translation, German, Greek, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish, Vietnamese and Chinese are B1 Intermediate. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from Pre-A1 (starter) to C2.

How long is it?

About 1,250 words: around 5–15 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.

Is it free?

Yes. Read it online with no account. The downloads (PDF, EPUB, and AZW3 and MOBI for Kindle) need a free account.

Can I read it on a Kindle or Kobo?

Yes. Download the EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most e-readers, or the AZW3 or MOBI for a Kindle, with each paragraph followed by its translation. There is also a side-by-side PDF to print, and each language on its own.

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