In this gentle and charming tale, a young girl named Lucie loses her handkerchief and ventures into the countryside to find it. In her search, she discovers a hidden door that leads to the world of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle—a hedgehog washerwoman who takes care of laundry for the animals. As Lucie spends time with Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, she learns about patience, cooperation, and the magic hidden in the everyday.