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The writer Beatrix Potter was an author and woman ahead of her time, leaving humanity a literary production that transcends any temporal sphere. The literary world developed by Beatrix Potter a century ago still reflects contemporary trends; her characters could perfectly be the result of the most modern visual and textual arsenal of modern times. From the pages of her books spring mischievous little rabbits; elderly, sprightly mice full of cunning, reminiscent of the grandmothers or great-grandmothers every reader has known; devious cats that provoke suspicion... The Tale of Peter Rabbit is her most well-known work. The simple story of a naughty little rabbit who, by disobeying his mother, gets into serious trouble but eventually reaches a happy ending filled with lessons learned. It is a charming little story, beautifully illustrated by the author herself.
THE FAIRY CARAVAN is the story of a miniature circus, William and Alexander's Travelling Circus. It is no ordinary circus, for Alexander is a highland terrier and William is Pony Billy who draws the caravan. Beatrix Potter wrote this chapter book for older children towards the end of her writing career. She wrote it for her own pleasure and at the request of friends in America who shared her love of the Lake District and north country tales.
Beatrix Potter's books are adored by millions, but they were just one aspect of an extraordinary life. This captivating biography brings us the passionate, unconventional woman behind the beloved stories: a gifted artist and shrewd businesswoman; a pioneering scientific researcher; a powerful landowner who conserved acres of Lakeland countryside; a daughter who defied her parents with her first tragically short engagement and who, finally was given a second chance of love and happiness.
Mishaps rain down upon a frog trying to catch something to eat in this splendid story from the perennially popular author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher is the story of an amiable but accident-prone frog who sets off on a fishing adventure. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
Potter's classic tale is heading to the big screen on February 9 with a new film adaptation that mixes CGI animation with live-action characters. This title retells the story of the movie. Original.
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Relates the history - what inspired, problems which arose, publisher's reaction, and success - of Beatrix Potter's first published story.
"A celebration of one of the most important publishers of children's books, this treasury commemorates 150 years of Frederick Warne. Including rarely seen material as well as class stories and artwork, each section is introduced by four of the best-regarded children's authors and illustrators of today: Jan Pienkowski, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Paul O. Zelinsky and Eleanor Taylor"--Back cover.