Beatrix Potter (1866–1943)
Author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
About the Author
(Helen) Beatrix Potter, 1866 - 1943 (Helen) Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 in London where she was privately educated. During most of her adult life, she lived in a farm cottage in Sawrey, Westmoreland County. She was unsuccessful in trying to publish her serious botanical work, watercolor studies show more of fungi, but she wrote and privately published "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" for an invalid child in 1900. This story became a children's classic throughout the world. Other animal characters created by her include, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. Her tales are illustrated by her own hand in delicate and detailed watercolor pictures depicting her characters. Potter's other works include "The Tailor of Gloucester" published in 1902 and "The Tale of Tom Kitten" published in 1907. At her death in 1943, she bequeathed her property in Sawrey to the National Trust, which also maintains her home as a museum. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Disambiguation Notice:
Try not to confuse with Beatrice Potter (1958-1943), probably better known under her married name as Beatrice Webb, a political writer and Fabian Society/Labour Party activist.
Series
Works by Beatrix Potter
A Child's Treasury of Beatrix Potter : Nine of the Best-Loved Tales of Peter Rabbit and His Friends (1987) 192 copies
The Tailor of Gloucester / The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle / The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck / The Tale of the Flopsy… (1984) 154 copies
A Celebration of Beatrix Potter: Art and letters by more than 30 of today's favorite children's book… (2016) 82 copies
Beatrix Potter Illustrated Collection: 22 Books, 660 Illustrations, Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Many More! (2014) 78 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter (The Peter Rabbit Collection) [VHS] (1989) 27 copies
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse (The World of Peter Rabbit & Friends) (1995) 22 copies
BEATRIX POTTER Ultimate Collection - 22 Children's Books With Complete Original Illustrations: The Tale of Peter… (2016) 19 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Classics Made Easy): Dozens of Illustrations, Glossary included (2020) 19 copies
Beatrix Potter Doorknob Books - Boxed Set (Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle -Duck) (1999) 14 copies
Mrs. Tiggy-winkle and Friends: Children's Plays from Beatrix Potter (Puffin Story Books) (1986) 13 copies
Beatrix Potter's Beloved Tales: Includes The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, The Tale of Mr.… (2018) 13 copies
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny: The original and authorized edition: 4 (Beatrix Potter Originals) (2002) 11 copies
The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit and Friends, with eBook (Tantor Unabridged Classics) (2005) 10 copies
The BP Peter Rabbit Collection Vol 1-5 (The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of Jemima… (1991) 10 copies
Beatrix Potter's V & A Collection: The Leslie Linder Bequest of Beatrix Potter Material (1985) 10 copies
Touch'n Read Pop-up Adventures: Four Pop-Up Books (Peter Rabbit - Squirrel Nutkin - Tom Kitten - Benjamin Bunny) (1994) 9 copies
The Tale Of Two Bad Mice 8 copies
Peter Rabbit and Friends; Sticker Storybook Collection; 100th Anniversary Edition; Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima… (1993) 7 copies
The World of Peter Rabbit Complete Collection of Original Tales 1-23 Boxed Gift Set with 50 Beatrix Potter Cards. (2019) 7 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy Bunnies, Squirrel Nutkin, and Tom Kitten (100th… (1992) 6 copies
The Complete Beatrix Potter Collection, Vol. 2 [Videorecording] — Author — 6 copies
Illustrated Tales of Beatrix Potter - the Collected Peter Rabbit Books (Delphi Classics) (Series Four Book 3) (2013) 5 copies
Tales From Beatrix Potter 5 copies
Beatrix Potter Audio Books (The Complete Tales and Nursery Rhymes of Beatrix Potter on 23 CD's) (2007) 5 copies
Peter Rabbit and His Friends A Block Puzzle and Board Book Set: A Block Puzzle and Board Book Set (Potter) (2004) 4 copies
The Peter Rabbit Library 10 Book set The Story Of Miss Moppet, The Tale of Mr. Tod, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse and… (2016) 4 copies
Beatrix Potter's Farming Friendship: Lake District Letters to Joseph Moscrop, 1926-1943 (1998) 4 copies
Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter Shaped Books) retold from the original story by Beatrix Potter (1998) 4 copies
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories in Koine Greek (Accessible Greek Resources and Online Studies) (2020) 4 copies
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and Other Favourite Tales: World of Beatrix Potter, Volume 1 (World of Beatrix Potter) (1997) 4 copies
The Peter Rabbit Classic Collection (The Revised Edition): A Board Book Box Set Including Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher,… (2022) 4 copies
Jemima Puddle-duck Little Hide-and-seek Book (Beatrix Potter Little Hide-and-Seek Book) (1994) 4 copies
Peter Rabbit: A Puppet Storybook 4 copies
The Little Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck in French Coloring Book: L'Histoire De Jemima Cane-De-Flaque (1994) 4 copies
The Birthday Book of Peter Rabbit 3 copies
The Greatest Christmas Stories & Poems in One Volume: 150 Tales, Poems & Carols (Illustrated): Silent Night, Ring Out… (2015) 3 copies
Peter Rabbit Rainbow Shapes And Colours: A First Concepts Book (Peter Rabbit Seedlings) (2006) 3 copies
PUFFIN Peter Rabbit Saves the Day 3 copies
Tom Kitten Mittens and Moppet: A Beatrix Potter Bath Book (Beatrix Potter Bath Books) (1989) 3 copies
The Peter Rabbit Oversized Board Book (The Revised Edition): Illustrated by New York Times Bestselling Artist… (2022) 3 copies
A Surprise for Mrs. Rabbit 3 copies
Three Pop-Up Books: The Tale of Peter Rabbit; The Tale of Tom Kitten; The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1994) 3 copies
Beatrix Potter Illustrated Works: 22 Tales With Original Colored Picture Illustrations (More Than 650 Pictures… (2013) 3 copies
Peter Rabbit Library 10 Books Collection Set By Beatrix Potter(Flopsy Bunnies, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Tom Kitte, Mr Jeremy… (2022) 3 copies
Sagan om Kurre Nötpigg 3 copies
Den store boken om Petter Kanin og vennene hans : den originale og autoriserte utgaven (2011) 3 copies
The Peter Rabbit Theatre: Starring Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (Beatrix Potter Read & Play) (1992) 3 copies
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit Board Book (The Revised Edition): Illustrated by #1 New York Times Bestselling Artist,… (2022) 3 copies
The Complete Works of Beatrix Potter: 22 Children's Books with 650 Original Illustrations in One Volume: The Tale of… (2016) 3 copies
Beatrix Potter Collection: "Tale of Tom Kitten", "Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck", "Tale of Benjamin Bunny", "Tailor of… (1987) 2 copies
Classic Storybook 4- Pack Henny Penny, Mother Goose, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Peter Cottontail (2017) 2 copies
Beatrix Potter Tales ILLUSTRATED The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucester, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The… (2008) 2 copies
Beatrix Potter Collection: "Story of Miss Moppet", "Tale of Ginger and Pickles", "Tale of Samuel Whiskers", "Appley… (1989) 2 copies
The Tales of Peter Rabbit: "Tale of Peter Rabbit", "Tale of Benjamin Bunny", "Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies", "Tale of Mr. (2002) 2 copies
Short Fiction 2 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2 copies
The Tale of Gloucester 2 copies
The World of Peter Rabbit - Box Set - The Complete Collection of Original Tales 1 - 23 (2003) 2 copies
Beatrix Potter Engagement Diary 1989: w/ Original Paintings Beatrix Potter Extracts from Her Journal(1881 1897) from H (1988) 2 copies
Lees en speel met Jeremias Hengelaar 2 copies
Peter Rabbit a Little Golden Book 2 copies
O Primeiro Dia de Escola 2 copies
Peter Rabbit and Friends Big Book by Beatrix Potter: with Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny and much… (2014) 2 copies
Beatrix Potter Classic Tales: The Tale of Peter Rabbit / The Tale of Jeremiah Puddle-Duck / The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1991) 2 copies
The Adventures of Tom Kitten: And Other Favourite Tales (Classic, Children's, Audio) (1997) 2 copies
The Fox and the Stork 2 copies
Contos Completos 1 copy
O Piquenique do Pedrito 1 copy
A Minha Mãe - Pedrito Coelho 1 copy
Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Collection 3 Books Set (The Christmas Present Hunt, Happy Christmas Peter, A Christmas… (2022) 1 copy
Amigos para Sempre 1 copy
Contos Completos 2 1 copy
6 Postais de Natal 1 copy
A Caravana Encantada 1 copy
Uma História de Inverno 1 copy
El cuento del cerdito Amable 1 copy
El cuento del señor Raposo 1 copy
El cuento de doña Ratoncila 1 copy
A Collection of Bedtime Stories for Children: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Hansel and Gretel, Goldilocks and the Three… (2018) 1 copy
THE SINGING MOTHER GOOSE BOOK - MAGIC TALKING BOOK "Three Favorite Mother Goose Songs " 78 RPM Cover T-1 (1955) 1 copy
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (The original Peter Rabbit books) by Beatrix Potter (1993-09-30) (1671) 1 copy
Magisches Weihnachten - Die schönsten Weihnachtsmärchen für Kinder: Die Schneekönigin, Der allererste… (2017) 1 copy
Feliz Natal! 1 copy
Cat & Mouse Tales 1 copy
Waar is Poekie Poes? 1 copy
Histoire de Sophie Ganetang 1 copy
Three Little Mice 1 copy
Peter Rabbitt Collection World of Beatrix Potter Collection The Tale of Peter Rabbit; The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse; The… (1989) 1 copy
The tale of the Peter Rabbit 1 copy
PEIO UNTXIAREN IPUINA 1 copy
Nip and the Chocolate: A Picture Letter from Beatrix Potter to Winifred Warne, April 14, 1906 (2004) 1 copy
Jozefien Kwebbeleend 1 copy
The World of Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Benjamin Wollepluis 1 copy
Marseilles, Genoa & Pisa : a Beatrix Potter photograph album representing a pictorial biography (1998) 1 copy
Animal messengers 1 copy
The Story of Peter Rabbit, Billy Bunter's Battle, The Camel's Sudden Change, Mr. Duck and Mr. Beaver 1 copy
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny The Tale of Jemina Puddle-duck The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher The Tale of Peter Rabbit The… (1993) 1 copy
Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Istwa Pye Lapen 1 copy
Istwa Meseye Jeremy Fisher 1 copy
Большая книга кролика Питера 1 copy
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1 copy
PETER RABBIT COLLECTION 1 copy
Peter Rabbit and Eleven Other Favorite Tales[PETER RABBIT & 11 OTHER FAVORI][Paperback] (1993) 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Library 1 copy
FIVE Sweet Small Books by BEATRIX POTTER; The Tale of Peter Rabbit Paperback, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin Paperback,… (1987) 1 copy
Peter Rabbit - Special Box Set 4 board books - Naturally Better: Whats That Noise? Sleepy Time, I love You and Peeka… (2009) 1 copy
Il Primo Giorno di Scuola 1 copy
A FIRST PETER RABBIT BOOK 1 copy
My Peter Rabbit Diary: With the Original Illustrations from "Peter Rabbit's Almanac for 1929" (1987) 1 copy
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit Classic Heirloom Edition: The Classic Edition Hardcover with Slipcase and Ribbon… (2022) 1 copy
El Cuento Clásico De Pedrito, El Conejo Travieso: A Little Apple Classic (Spanish Edition of Classic Tale of Peter… (2020) 1 copy
BENJAMIN RABBIT 1 copy
Peter Rabbit and Other Tales Peter Hase und andere Geschichten: dtv zweisprachig für Einsteiger – Englisch (2020) 1 copy
Tale of Mrs. Tiggly-Winkle 1 copy
Tale of Petter Rabbit 1 copy
Peter Rabbit 1 copy
The Complete Works of Beatrix Potter: 22 Children's Books with Original Illustrations: The Tale of Peter Rabbit,… (2021) 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit and Friends Classic Nursery Play-a-song Book (Beatrix Potter Read & Play) (1998) 1 copy
Pierre Lapin • FRC-F 1 copy
Beatrix Potter (The Peter Rabbit Collection): Two Bad Mice & Johnny Town-Mouse/Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle & Mr. Jeremy… (2003) 1 copy
Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Pottery Nursery Set:6 Gift Packs Each with 7-inch Plate, Porringer, Mug & Eggcup, Decorated With… (1985) 1 copy
The Pie and the Patty Pan 1 copy
Pieter Konijn zoekboek 1 copy
Beatrix Potter Engagement Diary 1988: With Extracts from `The Journal of Beatrix Potter, 1881-1897' (1987) 1 copy
The Ultimate Beatrix Potter Collection (22 Children's Books With Complete Original Illustrations): The Tale of… (2018) 1 copy
Miniature World of Peter Rabbit 12 copy Mini drawer R/I by Potter, Beatrix (January 11, 2007) Paperback (1605) 1 copy
Giant Treasury 1 copy
My Little Book About - 8 Book Set - Squirrel Nutkin - Ginger & Pickles - Miss Moppet - Benjamin Bunny - Jemima Puddle… (1991) 1 copy
Peter Rabbit and His Pa 1 copy
Skaska o zaichonkye Peter 1 copy
Beatrix Potter's Christmas 1 copy
Sister Anne 1 copy
Toto Le Minet 1 copy
The World of Peter Rabbit & His Friends: 14 Books with 450 Original Illustrations: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale… (2017) 1 copy
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Flopsy Bunnies, Tom Kitten, Mrs Tittlemouse, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Timmy Tiptoes, Two Bad Mice (2005) 1 copy
THOSE FUNNY BUNNIES - Premium Collection: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Story of a Fierce… (2017) 1 copy
Las travesuras de Perico el conejo y sus amigos / The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: Cuentos de diabluras y… (2012) 1 copy
Peter rabbit and His Pa 1 copy
El cuento del travieso perico y el conejito Benjamin / The Tale of Peter Rabbit: Una aventura en pop-up / a Pop-up… (2012) 1 copy
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher (The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends) [VHS] (1995) 1 copy
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (transcribed into Egyptian Hieroglyphic script): Written by Beatrix Potter, 2005 Edition,… (2005) 1 copy
Tale of two bad mice 1 copy
Story of Miss Moppet 1 copy
Books by Beatrix Potter 1 copy
Peter Rabbit Activity Set 1 copy
Beatrix Potter alphabet 1 copy
Sagan om Kurre Nötpigg 1 copy
Histoire De Jeannot Lapin 1 copy
The Tale of Faithful Bunny 1 copy
Toddler Tuffables: The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Toddler Tuffable Edition (Book #1) (1) (2021) 1 copy
Peter Coniglio 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Story Book 1 copy
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, and Flopsy Bunnies (100th Anniversary Sticker Storybook Set) Paperback… (1993) 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Deluxe Plush Gift Set: The Classic Edition Board Book Plush Stuffed Animal Toy Rabbit Gift Set (2019) 1 copy
Où est donc passé Pierre Lapin ? (Beatrix Potter - Les Livres animés de Pierre Lapin) (French Edition) (1988) 1 copy
L'histoire de Miss Kitty 1 copy
Nyul Peter Kalandjai 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Theatre: Cut Out Theatre Starring Peter Rabbit Mrs Rabbit Flopsy Mopsy Cotton Tail Mr McG (1983) 1 copy
The tale of Peter Rabbit The tale of Benjamin Bunny ; The tale of Tom Kitten ; The taleof Jemima Puddle-Duck (1996) 1 copy
Assorted Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Sagan om Floppys ungar 1 copy
Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter - Beatrix Potter [Platinum classics Edition](Illustrated) (2021) 1 copy
The Tale Of Picking Bland 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Classic Tales Mini Gift Set: The Classic Collection (The Classic Edition) (2019) 1 copy
The tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle -- The tale of Jemima Puddleduck -- The tale of Johnny Townmouse 1 copy
THOSE FUNNY BUNNIES – Complete Series: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Story of a Fierce… (2016) 1 copy
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Associated Works
The Assassin's Cloak: An Anthology of the World's Greatest Diarists (2000) — Contributor, some editions — 550 copies
The illustrators : the British art of illustration 1800-2002 (2002) — Back cover illustrator — 13 copies
Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics: Volume Four: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and the Tale of Jeremy Fisher and Puss in Boots (1992) — Original Story — 3 copies
The Tale of Tom Kitten: A Touch 'n Read Pop-up Adventure [adapted - Slater] (1994) — Author — 3 copies
The Beatrix Potter Collection [TV series] — Original stories — 2 copies
Peter Rabbit: Season 1 — Original story — 1 copy
Peter Rabbit: Season 2 — Original story — 1 copy
Cricket Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 4, December 1978 — Illustrator — 1 copy
The Tale of Peter Rabbit — Original Author — 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Potter, Helen Beatrix
- Birthdate
- 1866-07-28
- Date of death
- 1943-12-22
- Burial location
- Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK (Cremated-ashes were scattered in the countryside near Sawrey)
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- UK
- Country (for map)
- England, UK
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
- Place of death
- Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
- Places of residence
- Hill Top Farm, Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
- Education
- private tutors
- Occupations
- children's book author
children's book illustrator
mycologist
sheep breeder
farmer - Short biography
- Beatrix Potter was born in south Kensington, London, to a wealthy family. She was educated by a governess and had a sheltered childhood with her younger brother Bertram. They kept an assortment of pets, including rabbits, mice, frogs, lizards, snakes, snails, and bats.
She began to draw and paint at an early age, and her parents encouraged her interest in art, providing her with special tutors and taking her to exhibitions at galleries.
The family spent summers in Scotland and later in the English Lake District, which provided much inspiration for her later work. She made her debut as a writer with a small animal book called A Happy Pair (1890), published under the pseudonym H.B.P. Her most famous work, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, was privately printed in 1901 in an edition of 250 copies, and then published by Frederick Warne & Co. Her wildly popular series of children's books, with their charming watercolor illustrations, also launched entire industries of pottery, tea-towels, plush toys, and animated films. With her royalties, she bought Hill Top, a 17th-century farm at Sawrey, Lancashire, in the Lake District, which became the setting for several of her books. At age 47, she married William Heelis, a solicitor, and gradually stopped writing. She bought a sheep farm and spent her last 30 years raising Herdwick sheep. - Disambiguation notice
- Try not to confuse with Beatrice Potter (1958-1943), probably better known under her married name as Beatrice Webb, a political writer and Fabian Society/Labour Party activist.
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