the tale of peter rabbit and benjamin bunny 1992

In all, she wrote and illustrated 24 children’s books the following list of Beatrix Potter books are among the best known. noticed the success of her self-printed copies, and agreed to publish The Tale of Peter Rabbit if Beatrix re-illustrated the book in color. She printed 250 copies for family and friends. In 1901, the story of Peter Rabbit was initially rejected by several publishers, until Beatrix decided to publish the book herself. In 1893, while on holiday, after having run out of things to write about, she wrote a story to the children of friend about “four little rabbits whose names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter.” It would later become one of the most famous children’s letters ever written, and laid the groundwork for Beatrix Potter’s success as a writer, artist, and storyteller. Beatrix and her brother would illustrate postcards when they went on holiday to Scotland, sending letters back home to friends. Many more books followed.Īs a child, Beatrix was encouraged to pursue her passion for drawing and painting, gathering inspiration from her natural surroundings and family pets.

The book was inspired by Beatrix’s two childhood pet rabbits, Benjamin Bouncer and Peter Piper.

She was also blessed with a vivid imagination.īest known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902), Beatrix wrote and illustrated this popular children’s book, which was originally self-published. Beatrix Potter(1866 – 1943) the British author and illustrator of children’s books, took her inspiration from a childhood spent in nature and with animals.

The tale of peter rabbit and benjamin bunny 1992