Beatrix Potter
The writer and illustrator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
Beatrix Potter is an author and illustrator. The writer and illustrator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. This page is a short guide for parents, teachers and young readers: who they are, which of their books we recommend and where to start.
About Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter was born on 28 July 1866 in London and died on 22 December 1943. She began Peter Rabbit in a picture letter in 1893, had it printed privately in 1901 and saw it published by Frederick Warne in 1902.
She later farmed in the Lake District and left a great deal of land to the National Trust.
Beatrix Potter’s books in our all-time classics list
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902): number 11 in our best children’s books of all time. A naughty young rabbit sneaks into a garden he has been told to avoid.
Other well-known books and work
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902)
- The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (1903)
- The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle (1905)
- The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (1908)
Where to start
Start with The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
Frequently asked questions about Beatrix Potter
Who is Beatrix Potter?
Beatrix Potter was born on 28 July 1866 in London and died on 22 December 1943. She began Peter Rabbit in a picture letter in 1893, had it printed privately in 1901 and saw it published by Frederick Warne in 1902.
Which books by Beatrix Potter are on your all-time list?
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (number 11). See our best children’s books of all time.
Where should I start with Beatrix Potter?
Start with The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
Biographical details are drawn from publisher biographies, reference works and the author’s own site, and may have changed. The illustration is our own and is not a likeness of the author. See all the authors.