The Tale of Samuel Whiskers; Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding by Beatrix Potter is a delightful yet slightly darker children's story following Tom Kitten's mischievous misadventure. While exploring his home, Tom Kitten wanders off and ends up captured by Samuel Whiskers, a crafty rat, and his wife, Anna Maria. The two rodents plan to turn Tom into a roly-poly pudding by rolling him up in dough to eat him. As his mother, Tabitha Twitchit, and his siblings search frantically for him, the suspense builds. With its blend of humor and a touch of danger, this tale delivers a gentle lesson about curiosity and caution while keeping readers of all ages thoroughly engaged.