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Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866, at No. 2, Bolton Gardens, Kensington, London. Beatrix Potter discovered her love of nature on annual summer holidays in Scotland and the Lake District.  On September 4, 1893, Beatrix sat down to write a picture letter to Noel Moore, the five-year-old son of her ex-governess, all about a naughty rabbit called Peter. Noel was ill in bed and so Beatrix wrote to him: "My dear Noel, I don't know what to write to you, so I shall tell you a story about four little rabbits. . . . " Some years later, Beatrix thought of publishing the story as a book. She rewrote it into an exercise book and sent it to six publishers. It was rejected by every one of them. It was not until Beatrix had printed the book herself that Frederick Warne agreed to publish it. The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1902, costing one shilling (the equivalent of just 5 pence today), and became one of the most famous stories ever written. Many of Beatrix's later books were set at Hill Top—the rats that infested the farm inspired The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, Tom Kitten and his sisters climb up the rockery wall at the bottom of Hill Top garden, and Ginger and Pickles.
Easter Fun
The Easter Bunny Hunt
The Great Outdoors Treasure Hunt
I Love You, Best Friend
The Christmas Star
The Bedtime Bunny Hunt
The Great Outdoors Sticker Activity Book
Peter's First Easter
I Love You, Little One
Merry Christmas, Peter!
The Christmas Present Hunt
A Winter's Tale
Peter Rabbit: Trick or Treat
I Love You, Grandpa
I Love You, Grandma
The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt
Peter Rabbit and Friends
What Can You See, Peter?
Peter Hops Aboard
I Love You, Daddy
A Spring Surprise
Red Riding Hood
A Pumpkin for Peter
Where Is Peter Rabbit?
I Love You, Mommy
Peter Rabbit 123
Peter Rabbit, I Love You
Good Night, Peter
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Happy Birthday!
All About Peter
Love from Peter Rabbit
A Christmas Wish
The Beatrix Potter Coloring Book
Big Brother Peter
Sweet Dreams, Peter

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Books

Easter Fun
The Easter Bunny Hunt
The Great Outdoors Treasure Hunt
I Love You, Best Friend
The Christmas Star
The Bedtime Bunny Hunt
The Great Outdoors Sticker Activity Book
Peter's First Easter
I Love You, Little One
Merry Christmas, Peter!
The Christmas Present Hunt
A Winter's Tale
Peter Rabbit: Trick or Treat
I Love You, Grandpa
I Love You, Grandma
The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt
Peter Rabbit and Friends
What Can You See, Peter?
Peter Hops Aboard
I Love You, Daddy
A Spring Surprise
Red Riding Hood
A Pumpkin for Peter
Where Is Peter Rabbit?
I Love You, Mommy
Peter Rabbit 123
Peter Rabbit, I Love You
Good Night, Peter
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Happy Birthday!
All About Peter
Love from Peter Rabbit
A Christmas Wish
The Beatrix Potter Coloring Book
Big Brother Peter
Sweet Dreams, Peter

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The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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