Beatrix Potter! Ah yes - Peter Rabbit. Jemima Puddleduck. And Tom Kitten, and Pigling Bland.' That's how millions of people all over the world react as soon as they hear the name of the
woman who made the simple animals of the English countryside famous.
But Beatrix Potter was far more than a writer of nursery tales. She was also a farmer and landowner,
a breeder and judge of prize sheep and one of the great benefactors of the National Trust. It is through her wisdom that so much of the Lake District has been preserved so that we may appreciate and enjoy
its beauties today, and in the future.
It's all started over one hundred years ago, on September 4th 1893, when Beatrix Potter wrote a letter to Noel Moore, the five year old son of her
former governess and great friend, Annie Moore. Noel was ill in bed and Beatrix wrote him a picture letter with pen and ink drawings, about a naughty rabbit called Peter, to cheer him up. Noel and his brothers
and sisters were the very first audience for what has become better known as The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
Peter Rabbit's popularity has continued unabated since then. Reprinted over 250 times and translated
into more than 25 languages The Tale of Peter Rabbit is firmly established as a part of childhood, representing the best of children's literature.
Today Beatrix Potter's characters are favourites with adults and children all over the world, and have become the most successful literary-based classic children's characters of all time. Back to the Top
Links Beatrix Potter
Official site for the much-loved characters, exhibitions, and performances this children's author. Games, puzzles, and info on her books.Beatrix Potter - Kids' Corner
View illustrations from the renowned children's writer's books, and a RealAudio slide show for "Peter Rabbit." Link to a discussion forum.Beatrix Potter Society
Volunteer group organizes lectures and research projects that promote the work of this artist, conservationist, and author of children's books.Beatrix Potter- CumbriPotter, The Lake District
Guide to this English region posts a bio of the author who spent many holidays in the area. Find descriptions of farms and houses she frequented.
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