Although most people remember Beatrix Potter for the books she wrote, she was much more than a storyteller. She was a gifted scientist, farmer, and artist. Weāve compiled this diverse list of books so you and your children can study every aspect of her life. Some of the books focus on Potterās artistic talents and some go a step further to analyze the circumstances that motivated her to blaze her own trail through life. Get ready to be inspired!
Learn about Beatrix Potterās early interests, artistic talents, and scientific adventures in this biography from Who HQ. The book explores Potterās scientific work with fungi, as well as her early illustrations. It tells about the success of her books and the challenges she faced. With 10 chapters, plus a timeline, the book provides a comprehensive look at Potterās life. Children ages 8 to 12 can independently read this one, but itās an interesting read-aloud for early elementary kids, too.
Bring home all 23 of Beatrix Potterās āTalesā in this collectorās book. Each one is unabridged and presented with its original illustrations. To give readers even more insight into these books, they are arranged in the order in which they were written, and each one includes a preface that explains a bit about the plot and Potterās inspiration in writing the story. Four additional works by Potter are included at the end, too. Itās a beautiful book that any child would love to have on their bookshelf.
Beatrix Potter always loved studying fungi and the natural world. This book highlights these aspects of her life and explores her conservation efforts at Hill Top Farm. Thereās a biography in the beginning pages, followed by a season-by-season look at what was grown in Beatrix Potterās gardens. Thereās also a section discussing the Lake District and important places to visit. This book is quite large, 340 pages, so itās best to study one section at a time alongside your upper elementary and middle school kids.
In this book, children are transported right into Beatrix Potterās childhood to share her excitement for painting. Theyāll see her painting her pets and painting scenes from nature. The watercolor illustrations and gentle text are the perfect way to tell the story of Potterās early years. This book is a great choice for elementary aged kids.
As you page through this book, you can pore over more than 200 pieces of Beatrix Potterās art. Youāll also learn more about her artistic process. The book includes a mix of well-known and rarely seen illustrations from the artist. There are a few essays and a bit of historical information included, too. Itās a good choice for upper elementary and middle school kids.
This picture book emphasizes the trailblazing nature of Beatrix Potter. During a time when women were practically forbidden from holding a job, she became a scientist, an author, an illustrator, a businesswoman, and a conservationist. The bookās beautiful illustrations capture Potterās spirit and give us a glimpse into her world. Early elementary children will enjoy this illustrated biography.
This journal features pages and pages of reproductions from Beatrix Potterās own journal, which she wrote in for more than 15 years during early adulthood. The book is designed with a unique scrapbook-like style. There are drawings, watercolor paintings, photographs, and snippets from her journal. A few fold-out letters and cards are included, too. Kids and adults will marvel at this personalized look at Beatrix Potterās life.
You and your children can work toward perfecting your green thumbs with this gardening book. Youāll find useful charts, record-keeping pages, gardening tips, and planting information. Plus, it includes several naturalist sketches from Beatrix Potter. Use this book as you plant a big garden, or just a few planters, this spring.
Children who only know about Beatrix Potter as an author and illustrator will be surprised to know that thereās more to her story. She was a scientist, too! This book details her work in observing, collecting, and recording facts about mushrooms and animals. The text is straightforward and the colorful illustrations will keep kids engaged throughout the story. Itās a fantastic inspirational book for any young child!
This book pays tribute to Hill Top Farm and the picturesque land surrounding it. Youāll see photographs and watercolors by Beatrix Potter. Thereās also an array of photographs of the land, the buildings, and the interiors as they look today. The text of the book describes Beatrix Potterās life with an emphasis on her conservation efforts. Page through this one alongside your upper elementary and middle school kids.
Kids can color all of their favorite Beatrix Potter characters! The images arenāt overly detailed, making this coloring book a good choice for early elementary children. Plus, the paper is thick and will hold up to markers.
In this book, the author explores the many ways in which Beatrix Potterās life and art intersected. For example, many of Potterās characters were inspired by her own life and the people around her. In this book, each chapter takes its name from a quote in one of her books. It points out interesting details of Potterās life that aren't usually mentioned in other biographies. This book is an in-depth chapter book, best suited for kids older than 12.
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