Beatrix Potter

by Mary Ann Kelley

Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter is known for writing The Tale of Peter Rabbit. A trained artist, she drew the pictures in all her children's stories. She wrote and illustrated 28 books that have been translated in over 35 languages and sold over 100 million copies. In addition to being an English writer, she was also a landscape and natural history artist, diarist, farmer, and conservationist.

Born - July 28, 1866

Died - December 22, 1943

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Biography of Beatrix Potter (Y,M,O,T)
From the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Peter Rabbit read alongs from Mightybook (Y)
Six animated read along stories for free from mightybook.com

Beatrix Potter biography (Y. M)
From Biography Online

Beatrix Potter Biography (Y,M,O,T)
From biography.com

The World of Peter Rabbit (Y,T)
For parents and teachers: Download resources and activities to share with your child. "Childrens play site" for online games featuring Peter Rabbit.

An Author Study of Beatrix Potter (Y,M,O,T)
From University of Missouri eThemes.

Beatrix Potter - Children's Author (Y,M,O,T)
Biography

Beatrix Potter's Naughty Animal Tales (M,O)
Lesson plans from edsitement.

More Than Just Bunnies: The Legacy of Beatrix Potter (M,O)
Biography