Author Crush ~ Helen Beatrix Potter
Author Crush Helen Beatrix Potter With Easter coming right around the corner, I thought I’d share another crush I have on a writer. The writer of many favorites but my all-time favorite… The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter. Born, Helen Beatrix Potter July 28, 1866~ December 22, 1943. The English writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist was best known for her children’s books that featured animals like Peter. Beatrix was born into money and was educated by governesses. She was usually secluded from other children and as such she spent a great deal of time outside learning about nature, loving the little woodland creatures, drawing and painting them. Reading, painting and nature were her passions beginning from an early age. Publishing The Tale of Peter Rabbit in her 30’s, she began perusing writing children’s books and illustrating full time. What I love about The Tale of Peter Rabbit is that he is a naughty little bunny. He is...