In the years before the First World War, demand for her work was so great that she was publishing an average of two new stories a year. She started her career as children's author and illustrator in 1901 when she was thirty-five. She acquired her love and knowledge of the countryside during family holidays, at first in Scotland and then in the Lake District.

During her rather lonely childhood and later, as a young woman, she studied art and natural history. Read moreīeatrix has created some of the best-loved characters in children's literature.īeatrix Potter was born in London in 1866. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is number one in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books. Re-originated in 2002 to mark the centenary of publication bringing it closer to the original edition, six illustrations were restored, four that were removed in 1903 to make room for endpapers and two that have never been used before, Beatrix having initially prepared more illustrations than could be accommodated in the original format. It tells the story of a very mischievous rabbit and the trouble he encounters in Mr McGregor's vegetable garden! The Tale of Peter Rabbit was first published by Frederick Warne in 1902 and endures as Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tale.

Today Beatrix Potter's original 23 tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other formats including baby books, activity books and gift and sound books. Her humorous and lively tales are a natural part of childhood, and are the perfect nursery books for all little ones. Tiggy-Winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mr. Since appearing in 1902 in the first of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tales, this mischievous little rabbit has hopped into the heart of generations of book lovers.īeatrix Potter is one of the world's best-loved children's authors, and has created a vast collection of stories based on her other iconic characters, including Mrs. Peter Rabbit loves the yummy vegetables he finds in Mr McGregor's garden, the only problem is: Mr McGregor doesn't want Peter to get his paws on his crops! This birthday edition has been re-originated to match Beatrix Potter's first published work with a celebratory new cover.Ī must have first book for every little reader. The classic original of Beatrix Potter's best-selling tale!Ĭelebrate our beloved furry friend, Peter Rabbit, with this beautiful birthday edition of the classic tale.

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