"Fans of Beatrix Potter will delight in this tribute to her dedication and talent, encapsulating a legacy that reaches far beyond the pages of her beloved books."-Foreword Reviews in a STARRED REVIEW
"Empowering and fresh."-School Library Journal
"The life of the British picture-book author and illustrator makes a serendipitous subject for an engaging and attractive picture book...A well-told tale that makes the life story of the renowned author accessible to children."-Kirkus Reviews
"Perhaps Peter Rabbit needs no introduction, but even children who know Beatrix Potter's name probably know little about her. This appealing picture book fills that gap.... Recommended for young Beatrix Potter fans."-Booklist
"In forthright language, this picture book biography recounts her boundary-breaking life as she grows from a nature-loving child with a menagerie of pets...into a successful artist and canny entrepreneur. An attractive introduction to an iconic creator."-Publisher's Weekly
"An exceptionally accurate portrait of Beatrix Potter told with humor and surprise. Beautifully done." Linda Lear, author of Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature
Through she's universally known as the creator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter did so much more. This is the true story about how she helped save the English countryside!
Growing up in London, Beatrix Potter felt the restraints of Victorian times. Girls didn't go to school and weren't expected to work. But she longed to do something important, something that truly mattered. As Beatrix spent her summers in the country and found inspiration in nature, it was through this passion that her creativity flourished.
There, she crafted The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She would eventually move to the countryside full-time, but developers sought to change the land. To save it, Beatrix used the money from the success of her books and bought acres and acres of land and farms to prevent the development of the countryside that both she and Peter Rabbit so cherished. Because of her efforts, it's been preserved just as she left it.
This beautiful picture book shines a light on Beatrix Potter's lesser-known history and her desire to do something for the greater good.
Linda Elovitz Marshall grew up near Boston, graduated from Barnard College, and raised four children and a flock of sheep on a farm in the Hudson Valley of New York. She is the author of several books for young readers. Marshall lives with her family in Selkirk, New York.
Ilaria Urbinati is an illustrator who lives in Italy in a nice city near the mountains called Turin. Like Beatrix, she draws all the time with her computer and her watercolors (she loves them!), and she enjoys taking long walks in a nearby park. There, she meets squirrels and birds, and pets every dog and cat she comes across. She has no rabbit, but her dream is to live with a cat in a house full of books and paintings.
Meet a little boy named Paco who loves to draw but can't seem to concentrate
during school in this picture book that's sprinkled with Spanish words!Paco gazed out at the late-morning sun.He wondered why recess had not yet begun.He wanted ...
Twelve-year-old Darby loves living on her family's strawberry farm. But a big storm is coming,
and it threatens to destroy everything she and her family hold dear.Darby is twelve years old and has Down syndrome. Her favorite things are music, ...
Nobbin Swill returns to solve another mystery in the second book in this hilarious middle-grade
series that has color illustrations throughout!Nobbin is now Prince Charming's assistant, though he's not able to assist him in his prince training when things go ...
Step right up and read about the debut of cotton candy at the St. Louis
World's Fair in 1904!The 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, was an exhibition like none other. It had huge buildings for displaying all sorts ...
Stu Truly has his summer all planned out, and he's anxious to spend time with
Becca, the girl who makes his palms sweat and his stomach turn. Will Stu's crush turn into something more?It's the summer before eighth grade, and ...
In this heartwarming picture book, a big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn't
like dresses or fairies-she likes ties and bugs! Will she and her family be able to accept that Jackie identifies more as "Jack"?Susan thinks her ...
"A sympathetic portrayal of adolescent angst with a feel-good resolution." —Kirkus Reviews "An engaging story
about body image, family dynamics, and the power of poetry."—School Library Journal "Cotterill depicts Jelly and her friends deftly, and her exploration of Jelly's ...
"A practically perfect first-experience story, especially for anxious hearts and gentle spirits." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
REVIEW"Jewel-toned pictures echo the sweet simplicity of Lawler and Rodriguez's tribute to an intuitive teacher." Publishers WeeklyCarlos Abredo is scared to start ...
