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
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: The 23 Original Peter Rabbit Books (1989) 3,977 copies, 30 reviews
A Child's Treasury of Beatrix Potter : Nine of the Best-Loved Tales of Peter Rabbit and His Friends (1987) 211 copies, 1 review
The Tailor of Gloucester / The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle / The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck / The Tale of the Flopsy… (1984) 164 copies, 1 review
A Celebration of Beatrix Potter: Art and letters by more than 30 of today's favorite children's book illustrators… (2016) 83 copies, 2 reviews
Beatrix Potter Illustrated Collection: 22 Books, 660 Illustrations, Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Many More! (2015) 82 copies, 1 review
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit: Contains The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The… (2018) 72 copies
Hop To It! A Scholastic Easter Treasury: A Scholastic Treasury of Easter Tales (2003) — Contributor — 50 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter (The Peter Rabbit Collection) [VHS] (1993) 26 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Classics Made Easy): Dozens of Illustrations, Glossary included (2020) 24 copies, 1 review
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse (The World of Peter Rabbit & Friends) (1995) 23 copies
BEATRIX POTTER Ultimate Collection - 22 Children's Books With Complete Original Illustrations: The Tale of Peter… (2016) 22 copies
Peter Rabbit: Nursery Rhyme Time (Peter Rabbit Baby Books) [Sep 02, 2014] Potter, Beatrix (2011) 20 copies
The Tale Of Peter Rabbit: The original and authorized edition (Beatrix Potter Originals, Band 1) 17 copies
Beatrix Potter Doorknob Books - Boxed Set (Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle -Duck) (1999) 17 copies
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit Touch and Feel Board Book: A Touch and Feel Lift the Flap Board Book (The Classic… (2020) 15 copies
Dear Peter Miniature Letters By Peter Rabbit Anniversary Edition [Apr 03, 2012] Potter, Beatrix (2012) 14 copies, 1 review
Beatrix Potter's Beloved Tales: Includes The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, The Tale of Mr. Jeremy… (2018) 13 copies
Mrs. Tiggy-winkle and Friends: Children's Plays from Beatrix Potter (Puffin Story Books) (1986) 13 copies
Beatrix Potter's V & A Collection: The Leslie Linder Bequest of Beatrix Potter Material (1985) 11 copies
The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit and Friends, with eBook (Tantor Unabridged Classics) (2008) 10 copies
Mouse Tales: The Beatrix Potter Collection:The Tale of Two Bad Mice;Thetale of Johnny Town-Mouse;the Tale of Mrs… (1993) 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) 9 copies
Beatrix Potter Stories For Bedtime: The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies And Mrs Tittlemouse; the Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle… (1996) 9 copies
Touch'n Read Pop-up Adventures: Four Pop-Up Books (Peter Rabbit - Squirrel Nutkin - Tom Kitten - Benjamin Bunny) (1994) 9 copies
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit Board Book (The Revised Edition): Illustrated by New York Times Bestselling Artist,… (2022) 8 copies
Tales from Beatrix Potter 2: the Tale of Squirrel Nutkin;the Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit;the Tale of Samuel… (1985) 8 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 Peter Rabbit Classic Collection (The Revised Edition): A Board Book Box Set Including Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher,… (2022) 7 copies
Peter Rabbit and Friends; Sticker Storybook Collection; 100th Anniversary Edition; Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima… (1993) 7 copies
A BIRTHDAY PARTY for MRS. TIGGY-WINKLE (BASED ON THE CHARACTERS CREATED BY BEATRIX POTTER) (1986) 6 copies
The Complete Beatrix Potter Collection, Vol. 2 [Videorecording] — Author — 6 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy Bunnies, Squirrel Nutkin, and Tom Kitten (100th… (1992) 6 copies
Tales From Beatrix Potter 5 copies
Peter Karnickel und andere Geschichten / Peter Rabbit and other tales.: Peter Rabbit and Other Tales - Peter Karnickel… (1994) 5 copies
Illustrated Tales of Beatrix Potter - the Collected Peter Rabbit Books (Delphi Classics) (Series Four Book 3) (2013) 5 copies
Beatrix Potter Audio Books (The Complete Tales and Nursery Rhymes of Beatrix Potter on 23 CD's) (2007) 5 copies
Beatrix Potter's Farming Friendship: Lake District Letters to Joseph Moscrop, 1926-1943 (1998) 5 copies
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit and Other Cherished Stories by Potter Beatrix (20-May-2015) Hardcover (1701) 5 copies
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and Other Favourite Tales: World of Beatrix Potter, Volume 1 (World of Beatrix Potter) (1997) 4 copies
Jemima Puddle-duck Little Hide-and-seek Book (Beatrix Potter Little Hide-and-Seek Book) (1994) 4 copies
The Little Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck in French Coloring Book: L'Histoire De Jemima Cane-De-Flaque (1994) 4 copies
Peter Rabbit: A Puppet Storybook 4 copies
The Peter Rabbit Oversized Board Book (The Revised Edition): Illustrated by New York Times Bestselling Artist… (2022) 4 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
Tom Kitten Mittens and Moppet: A Beatrix Potter Bath Book (Beatrix Potter Bath Books) (1989) 3 copies
The Complete Works of Beatrix Potter: 22 Children's Books with 650 Original Illustrations in One Volume: The Tale… (2016) 3 copies
The Tale 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
The Birthday Book of Peter Rabbit 3 copies
PUFFIN Peter Rabbit Saves the Day 3 copies
Classic Storybook 4- Pack Henny Penny, Mother Goose, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Peter Cottontail (2017) 3 copies
A Caravana Encantada 3 copies
Beatrix Potter Illustrated Works: 22 Tales With Original Colored Picture Illustrations (More Than 650 Pictures… (2013) 3 copies
Peter Rabbit Touch and Feel 3 copies
Peter Rabbit Library 10 Books Collection Set By Beatrix Potter(Flopsy Bunnies, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Tom Kitte, Mr Jeremy… (2022) 3 copies
A Surprise for Mrs. Rabbit 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 Adventures of Tom Kitten: And Other Favourite Tales (Classic, Children's, Audio) (1997) 3 copies
Three Pop-Up Books: The Tale of Peter Rabbit; The Tale of Tom Kitten; The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1994) 3 copies
O Primeiro Dia de Escola 2 copies
Short Fiction 2 copies
Fabula De Petro Cuniculo 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
Beatrix Potter Engagement Diary 1989: w/ Original Paintings Beatrix Potter Extracts from Her Journal(1881 1897) from H (1988) 2 copies
Beatrix Potter Tales ILLUSTRATED The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucester, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The… (2008) 2 copies
El Cuento Clásico De Pedrito, El Conejo Travieso: A Little Apple Classic (Spanish Edition of Classic Tale of Peter… (2020) 2 copies
The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit Classic Heirloom Edition: The Classic Edition Hardcover with Slipcase and Ribbon… (2022) 2 copies
Benjamin Bunny Shaped Bath Book: A Beatrix Potter Bath Book (Potter Shaped Bath Book) (1994) 2 copies
Beatrix Potter Collection: "Story of Miss Moppet", "Tale of Ginger and Pickles", "Tale of Samuel Whiskers", "Appley… (1989) 2 copies
Peter Rabbit and Other Tales Peter Hase und andere Geschichten: dtv zweisprachig für Einsteiger – Englisch (2020) 2 copies
The World of Peter Rabbit - Box Set - The Complete Collection of Original Tales 1 - 23 (2003) 2 copies
The Tale of Gloucester 2 copies
Peter Rabbit and Friends Big Book by Beatrix Potter: with Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny and much… (2014) 2 copies
Peter Rabbit's Party Book 2 copies
The Fox and the Stork 2 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit / The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck / The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1991) 2 copies
Lees en speel met Jeremias Hengelaar 2 copies
Tale of Petter Rabbit 1 copy
O Piquenique do Pedrito 1 copy
The Complete Works of Beatrix Potter: 22 Children's Books with Original Illustrations: The Tale of Peter Rabbit,… (2021) 1 copy
Istwa Pye Lapen 1 copy
Istwa Meseye Jeremy Fisher 1 copy
Histoire De Jeannot Lapin 1 copy
Tale of Mrs. Tiggly-Winkle 1 copy
A Minha Mãe - Pedrito Coelho 1 copy
Contos Completos 1 copy
BENJAMIN RABBIT 1 copy
The tale of the Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Uma História de Inverno 1 copy
A Caravana Encantada 1 copy
6 Postais de Natal 1 copy
Contos Completos 2 1 copy
Amigos para Sempre 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit and Friends Classic Nursery Play-a-song Book (Beatrix Potter Read & Play) (1998) 1 copy
Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Collection 3 Books Set (The Christmas Present Hunt, Happy Christmas Peter, A Christmas… (2022) 1 copy
My Peter Rabbit Diary: With the Original Illustrations from "Peter Rabbit's Almanac for 1929" (1987) 1 copy
Sister Anne 1 copy
The World of Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Pieter Konijn zoekboek 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
Peter Rabbit 1 copy
PEIO UNTXIAREN IPUINA 1 copy
The Tale of Tiggy-Winkle 1 copy
CECILY PARSLEY'S NURSERY RHYMES (Illustrated): FOR LITTLE PETER IN NEW ZEALAND (Potter) (2018) 1 copy
Mr Jeremy 1 copy
Famous Rabbit Stories 1 copy
Beatrix Potter Collection 1 copy
Che ora è Peter Coniglio? 1 copy
PETER RABBIT COLLECTION 1 copy
All Year Round 1 copy
Большая книга кролика Питера 1 copy
Tonton-le-voltigeur 1 copy
Nursery Rhymes 1 copy
The Tale of Faithful Bunny 1 copy
Il Primo Giorno di Scuola 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Library 1 copy
Home Sweet Home 1 copy
A Gift for Mrs. Rabbit 1 copy
Lost Little Ducklings 1 copy
Wake Up, Peter rabbit 1 copy
Feathers and Fur 1 copy
The More the Merrier 1 copy
Tale of Puddle Duck, The 1 copy
LE PETIT CHAPERON ROUGE 1 copy
Feliz Natal! 1 copy
Flopsy 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Recorder Book: 12 Original Pieces for Descant Recorder Based Beatrix Potter's Stories Character (1984) 1 copy
The Bedtime Bunny Hunt 1 copy
The Tale of Peter Rabbit: Includes The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny; The Tale of the Flopsy… (2018) 1 copy
Tale of Mr. Toad 1 copy
Kinderrijmpjes 1 copy
Toto Le Minet 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Story Book 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
Beatrix Potter Engagement Diary 1988: With Extracts from `The Journal of Beatrix Potter, 1881-1897' (1987) 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Theatre: Cut Out Theatre Starring Peter Rabbit Mrs Rabbit Flopsy Mopsy Cotton Tail Mr McG (1983) 1 copy
Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Pottery Nursery Set:6 Gift Packs Each with 7-inch Plate, Porringer, Mug & Eggcup, Decorated With… (1985) 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
Où est donc passé Pierre Lapin ? (Beatrix Potter - Les Livres animés de Pierre Lapin) (French Edition) (1988) 1 copy
THE SINGING MOTHER GOOSE BOOK - MAGIC TALKING BOOK "Three Favorite Mother Goose Songs " 78 RPM Cover T-1 (1955) 1 copy
L'histoire de Miss Kitty 1 copy
The tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle -- The tale of Jemima Puddleduck -- The tale of Johnny Townmouse 1 copy
Peter Rabbit and His Pa 1 copy
Beatrix Potter's Christmas 1 copy
My Little Book About - 8 Book Set - Squirrel Nutkin - Ginger & Pickles - Miss Moppet - Benjamin Bunny - Jemima Puddle… (1991) 1 copy
Skaska o zaichonkye Peter 1 copy
Miniature World of Peter Rabbit 12 copy Mini drawer R/I by Potter, Beatrix (January 11, 2007) Paperback (1605) 1 copy
The Pie and the Patty Pan 1 copy
Pierre Lapin • FRC-F 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
The World of Peter Rabbit & His Friends: 14 Books with 450 Original Illustrations: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale… (2017) 1 copy
Beatrix Potter (The Peter Rabbit Collection): Two Bad Mice & Johnny Town-Mouse/Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle & Mr. Jeremy… (2003) 1 copy
The Peter Rabbit Classic Tales Mini Gift Set: The Classic Collection (The Classic Edition) (2019) 1 copy
Nyul Peter Kalandjai 1 copy
A Collection of Bedtime Stories for Children: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Hansel and Gretel, Goldilocks and the Three… (2018) 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
The Tale Of Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Jozefien Kwebbeleend 1 copy
Benjamin Wollepluis 1 copy
El cuento de doña Ratoncilla 1 copy
Cat & Mouse Tales 1 copy
Three Little Mice 1 copy
El cuento del señor Raposo 1 copy
Magisches Weihnachten - Die schönsten Weihnachtsmärchen für Kinder: Die Schneekönigin, Der allererste… (2017) 1 copy
Giant Treasury 1 copy
FIVE Sweet Small Books by BEATRIX POTTER; The Tale of Peter Rabbit Paperback, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin Paperback,… (1987) 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
Sagan om Kurre Nötpigg 1 copy
Beatrix Potter alphabet 1 copy
Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter - Beatrix Potter [Platinum classics Edition](Illustrated) (2021) 1 copy
Histoire de Sophie Ganetang 1 copy
Waar is Poekie Poes? 1 copy
The Tale Of Picking Bland 1 copy
Sagan om Floppys ungar 1 copy
Assorted Peter Rabbit 1 copy
Peter Rabbit Activity Set 1 copy
Peter Coniglio 1 copy
Jemima Puddle Duck, and Flopsy Bunnies (100th Anniversary Sticker Storybook) Paperback – 1992 (1993) 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
Marseilles, Genoa & Pisa : a Beatrix Potter photograph album representing a pictorial biography (1998) 1 copy
Nip and the Chocolate: A Picture Letter from Beatrix Potter to Winifred Warne, April 14, 1906 (2004) 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
The Peter Rabbit Deluxe Plush Gift Set: The Classic Edition Board Book Plush Stuffed Animal Toy Rabbit Gift Set (2019) 1 copy
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher (The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends) [VHS] (1995) 1 copy
Peter Rabbit and His Pa (#4) 1 copy
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (transcribed into Egyptian Hieroglyphic script): Written by Beatrix Potter, 2005 Edition,… (2005) 1 copy
Toddler Tuffables: The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Toddler Tuffable Edition (Book #1) (1) (2021) 1 copy
The tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse 1 copy
Associated Works
The Assassin's Cloak: An Anthology of the World's Greatest Diarists (2000) — Contributor, some editions — 576 copies, 8 reviews
The Illustrated Treasury of Children's Literature, Volumes 1-2 (1955) — Contributor — 476 copies, 4 reviews
The Illustrators: The British Art of Illustration 1800-2002 (2002) — Back cover illustrator — 13 copies
The Beatrix Potter Collection [TV series] — Original stories — 3 copies
Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics: Volume Four: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and the Tale of Jeremy Fisher and Puss in Boots (1999) — Original Story — 3 copies
The Tale of Peter Rabbit — Original Author — 1 copy
Cricket Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 4, December 1978 — Illustrator — 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
- 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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