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Beatrix Potter
Hardcover
Series: Little People, Big Dreams
Art & ArchitectureBiographySelf Help
Publisher Price: $15.99
ISBN13: 9781805701637
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Published: Feb 3 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.40 Width: 7.94 Depth: 9.66
Language: English
Learn about the inspiring story of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author, illustrator, and protector of nature.
During her childhood in London, little Beatrix loved to draw. She drew everything she came across, and particularly loved drawing animals and other things that she spotted in the natural world around her.
As an adult, she began writing and drawing her own stories, and she created a story about a naughty little rabbit named Peter. That story, which she decided to publish with her own money, became The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which today is a true classic.
She went on to create other beloved animal characters, such as Jemima Puddle-Duck and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, enchanting readers with her timeless tales set in the English countryside. Her beautifully illustrated stories, filled with mischief and adventure, inspire readers with a love of nature and storytelling. Beyond her writing, Beatrix was a pioneering conservationist, preserving land for future generations.
Her story, of self-belief and perseverance, is a reminder that we should always follow our dreams, and that everyone has a story to tell.
This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the author's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:...cute and quirky...--USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
...address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.--Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
...introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.--Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
...[an] extraordinary series...--TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people...--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
...handled in an age appropriate way...--Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
...particularly great for this age...--NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'--Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris
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