"We cannot stay home all our lives, we must present ourselves to the world and we must look upon it as an adventure." - Beatrix Potter Join Beatrix Potter, one of the most beloved children's authors of all time, in a journey through her fascinating life. Aside from her career as a children's author, discover how Beatrix Potter protected our countryside and even started her own farm! Packed with beautiful illustrations, original photographs and tales of the creatures that inspired her bestselling stories, this is the perfect gift for any Beatrix Potter fan! The latest title in the popular V&A Introduces series, celebrating icons from the world of art and design in collaboration with the V&A Museum.

An ideal introduction to the pioneering life of Beatrix Potter, one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. This stylish mini-hardback takes readers on a fascinating journey through Beatrix's life, from her childhood holidays and animal friends through to her publishing success and later life in the Lake District. More than a children's author, explore Beatrix Potter's vital work as a conservationist and the inspiration she found in the countryside, as well as her artistic talents. Beautifully illustrated, with original photographs and letters, this is the perfect book for anyone who has ever wanted to know more about Beatrix Potter. The latest title in the popular V&A Introduces series, celebrating icons from the world of art and design in collaboration with the V&A Museum.

Peter Rabbit was written by Beatrix Potter in 1902 and has remained a treasured children's story for well over a century. The story of the mischievous Peter and his misadventures in Mr. McGregor's garden has captured the imagination of children around the world.Peter Rabbit has been translated into 36 languages and sold more than 45 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books in history.This new edition is an enhanced recreation of a 1916 edition of the book and includes Virginia Albert's original illustrations, as well as a bonus coloring book of some of her illustrations.

An introduction to the life and career of the author Beatrix Potter.

This work traces the concepts of initiation, transformation and rebirth though Beatrix Potter's personal writings and her children's fiction. Her letters and journals reveal attempts to escape from what she called her "unloved birthplace" and her overbearing parents. Potter felt that her life culminated in her forties, when she was, in effect, reborn through marriage as Mrs. William Heelis, a farmer raising Herdwick sheep and buying land for the National Trust. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, through some of the last, such as The Fairy Caravan and The Tale of Little Pig Robinson, central characters undergo processes of initiation during which they mature toward adulthood. The most successful ones move from being helpless children to more mature creatures on their way to independence, while others experience no change or even regression.

"The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle" is a beloved children's book by Beatrix Potter that introduces readers to the enchanting world of woodland creatures. The story follows a little girl named Lucie, who embarks on an adventurous journey to find her lost handkerchiefs. Along the way, she encounters a charming hedgehog named Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, who surprises Lucie by inviting her into her cozy home. As Lucie helps Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle with her laundry duties, she discovers that her new friend is not an ordinary hedgehog but a remarkable washerwoman with a delightful secret. Through Potter's exquisite illustrations and captivating storytelling, "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle" teaches children the values of kindness, friendship, and the beauty of appreciating one another's unique qualities. This heartwarming tale is sure to captivate young readers, transporting them to a world filled with wonder and the magic of unexpected friendships.