![]() The Tailor of Gloucester (1903) Was based on a supposedly true life story of a tailor in the City of Gloucester who left a waistcoat unfinished one Friday evening, and was amazed to find it completed when he returned on Monday morning. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin(1903) – originated from Beatrix’s experiences watching Squirrels she saw daily while holidaying near Derwent water in the Lake District. ![]() It as then taken up by Warne and published with colour illustrations. The first issue was self published with black and white illustrations and distributed to friends and family. ![]() The Tale of Peter Rabbit(1902) - was the first of Beatrix Potter's books to be published, in 1902, and concerns the naughty Peter Rabbit and his adventure in Mr McGregor's garden. Here you will find a substantial collection of 20 of her best loved works. Her books had been the nursery companions to several generations of children and I myself can remember being enchanted by The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, read to me by my mother. To go staight to the books click HERE, or for more info read on.īEATRIX POTTER is probably one of the best know and loved children’s authors ever. ![]()
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