Beatrix Potter

A Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

These stories for children never get old. A full range of charming English wild and farm animals are the main characters in these tales written by Beatrix Potter. These stories are perfect for young children. The characters are well fleshed out and the villains, although animals, are as real as human ones which make some of these good as cautionary tales. (Goodreads)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 66
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783987441738
• Artikelnr.: 64194207

Autorenporträt

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for her beloved children's books featuring animal characters. Born into a wealthy family in London, she was educated by governesses and showed a talent for art and storytelling from a young age. Despite her parents' disapproval, she pursued her interests in art and nature, often sketching and observing animals during family holidays in the countryside.In 1902, she published her first book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," which became an instant success and was followed by many more books featuring animal characters, including "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin," "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck," and "The Tale of Tom Kitten." Her books have since become beloved classics of children's literature and have been translated into numerous languages.In addition to her work as an author and illustrator, Potter was also a respected naturalist and conservationist. She became an expert in mycology (the study of fungi) and conducted her own scientific research, often painting and illustrating the specimens she collected. She also purchased land in the Lake District of England and worked to preserve its natural beauty, donating it to the National Trust after her death.Potter was a trailblazer for women in both the fields of children's literature and natural science. She lived a quiet life, never marrying or having children, but her legacy lives on through her beloved books and her contributions to science and conservation.