THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT AND BEATRIX POTTER

The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter celebrates the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter. It has a beautifully designed gold-foil jacket and is the perfect gift for Beatrix Potter fans and collectors alike. This illustrated reference book looks at Beatrix Potter's childhood, and at the story behind how The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter's best-loved tale, came to be written.

Beatrix Potter is regarded as one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time.From her first book, the Tale of Peter Rabbit  published by Frederick Warne in 1902, she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs Twiggy-winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemina Puddle-duck, Mr Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten.Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood.