Although Beatrix Potter may forever be tethered to the “Peter Rabbit” children’s book character that she created, her life’s work extended beyond that of an accomplished author and illustrator. In ...

Spread from The Art of Beatrix Potter (2016), published by Chronicle Books (all illustrations © Frederick Warne & Co.) I grew up on a steady diet of Beatrix Potter ...

Beatrix Potter’s “Peter Rabbit” first emerged in a picture letter to 4-year-old Noel Moore, the son of her former governess. It began: “I don’t know what to write to you so I shall tell you a story.” ...

Mrs. Rabbit pours tea for Peter Rabbit while her other children watch. (1902–1907) (© Victoria and Albert Museum; image courtesy Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd.) Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 to a ...

James Corden, Rose Byrne and writer-director Will Gluck reveal how they blended live-action, CG animation and watercolor sequences for the adaptation. By Ashley Lee The phrase “party animals” is taken ...

An exhibition in Nashville of Beatrix Potter’s works explores her love of the world of science and the challenges facing women of the Victorian era. By Tanya Mohn This article is part of our Museums ...

Like a lot of kids with discerning parents, when I was growing up, I owned a box set containing all twenty-three of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit tales for children. It is sitting beside me as I write ...

The world of Bea (Rose Byrne), center, and, from left, Mopsy, Flopsy, Benjamin, Peter Rabbit and Cottontail is infused with pop culture cliches that some would say are unnecessary in the classic tale.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - I love "Peter Rabbit." Growing up, I was enchanted by Beatrix Potter's delightful and mischievous jacket-wearing bunnies. I loved to read about the adventures of Peter in Mr.