Saving the Countryside : The Story of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit

World Magazines Picture Book of the Year 2020

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 Potters 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.-Publishers 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 shes 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 didnt go to school and werent 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 soug