Miss Potter

by Richard Maltby
Miss Potter
Author: Richard Maltby
Publisher: Frederick Warne Publishers
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2006
Genre: Biographical fiction
ISBN: 9780723258612
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Miss Potter brings to life the story of artist and author Beatrix Potter and her quest for success and independence in Victorian England. The story is set at the turn of the 20th Century when the famous author first penned her ultimate classic The Tale of Peter Rabbit. An epic of the era, Miss Potter is a story of love, sorrow and triumph. It's about striving for ones own goals and finding happiness along the way. Beatrix's most famous characters are brought to life revealing how the imaginary world of her stories was inspired by her real life and the people and the places in it.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Author: Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Henry Altemus Company
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1907
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:
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Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.

The Making of Miss Potter

by Garth Pearce
The Making of Miss Potter
Author: Garth Pearce
Publisher: Frederick Warne Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Miss Potter (Motion picture)
ISBN: 9780723258636
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A full-color illustrated guide to the background and making of the motion picture on Beatrix Potter’s life, starring Renée Zellweger as Beatrix and Ewan McGregor as the man she loved. The book takes the reader behind the scenes to give a real flavor of the film set and includes sections of the script, the costumes, production design, all the main actors, the experiences of the director, producer and scriptwriter, and the views of Renée Zellweger herself on being Beatrix and what the connections are between the real Miss Potter and the woman who is playing her.

Beatrix Potter, Scientist

by Lindsay H. Metcalf
Beatrix Potter, Scientist
Author: Lindsay H. Metcalf
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0807551767
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A Mighty Girl's 2020 Books of the Year Friends of American Writers Chicago Winner 2021 Young People's Literature Award Beatrix Potter was a writer, an artist, and a scientist too, and she strove to find a place in the world for her talents. Everyone knows Beatrix Potter as the creator of the Peter Rabbit stories. But before that, she was a girl of science. As a child, Beatrix collected nature specimens; as a young adult, she was an amateur mycologist presenting her research on mushrooms and other fungi to England's foremost experts. Like many women of her time, she remained unacknowledged by the scientific community, but her keen eye for observation led her to an acclaimed career as an artist and storyteller. A beloved author is cast in a new light in this inspiring picture book story.

The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
Author: Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Frederick Warne Publishers
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1911
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:
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Timmy Tiptoes and his squirrel wife, Goody store up nuts for the winter.

The Tale of Kitty In Boots

by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Kitty In Boots
Author: Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241281733
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"A serious, well-behaved young black cat, who leads a daring double life defeating vile villains." When Miss Kitty sneaks out to go hunting in her beautiful boots, she gets herself into all sorts of scrapes, but on this particular night she meets the foxiest hunter of them all - Mr. Tod! This utterly entertaining tale is filled with mistaken identities, devious villains and even an appearance from Peter Rabbit. Told with Beatrix Potter's trademark dry humour and wry observations, this brilliant tale is sure to become as popular as her original classics and is illustrated by the best-loved Quentin Blake.

Beatrix Potter

by Linda Lear
Beatrix Potter
Author: Linda Lear
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2008-03-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1429972157
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In this remarkable biography, Linda Lear offers a new look at the extraordinary woman who gave us some of the most beloved children's books of all time. Potter found freedom from her conventional Victorian upbringing in the countryside. Nature inspired her imagination as an artist and scientific illustrator, but The Tale of Peter Rabbit brought her fame, financial success, and the promise of happiness when she fell in love with her editor Norman Warne. After his tragic and untimely death, Potter embraced a new life as the owner of Hill Top Farm in the English Lake District and a second chance at happiness. As a visionary landowner, successful farmer and sheep-breeder, she was able to preserve the landscape that had inspired her art. Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature reveals a lively, independent and passionate woman, whose art was timeless, and whose generosity left an indelible imprint on the countryside.

The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit
Author: Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2018-01-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1631581759
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The basis for the 2018 film, Peter Rabbit has been hailed as one of the bestselling stories of all time and has been adapted into countless mediums, including books, films, board games, coloring books, and more. The original story features a young rebellious rabbit who, despite his mother’s wishes, enters the dangerous garden of Mr. McGregor to feast on its endless bounty. From there on out, he gets himself into all kinds of trouble. Originally published as separate stories throughout the early twentieth century, The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit contains all four stories featuring the famous bunny, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Mr. Tod, and The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies. Featuring all of the original illustrations by Beatrix Potter enhanced and re-formatted, follow the exciting adventures of Peter Rabbit and some of his most famous furry friends.