“I remember I used to half believe and wholly play with fairies when I was a child. What heaven can be more real than to retain the spirit-world of childhood,
tempered and balanced by knowledge and common-sense.”
Beautiful words by a beautiful soul!
Helen Beatrix Potter
A whimsical and brilliant
writer and artist.
Born today July 28th in 1866.
Known mostly for her charming sweet
children’s books starring such famous characters as; Jemima Puddle-Duck, Tom Kitten, and of course the timeless Peter Rabbit.
However she was more than just an enchanting
author and incredible artist. She was also a natural scientist and conservationist, and she dedicated much of herself to the passion of plants and animals.
What an astonishing women!
A few books that tell her story/stories:
The first is a biography on Potter, the second a collection of her
classic tales, and the last is a book that is all about the places and
subjects that inspired her work.
Book Beans: Duchess Tea
Create your own little Ribby tea party : Steep some classic earl grey and serve
hot with milk and honey. Bake some
poppy-seed muffins and sugar cookies to accompany. Set up your treats and tea out in nature, maybe under a tree. Now invite a friend or two over, or make a little kiddos day, enjoy your afternoon tea!
“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story.
You never quite know where they’ll take you.”
Beatrix Potter
What Beatrix Book do you love? What character/s capture your heart?
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“The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher” where everything is “all slippy-sloppy in the larder.”
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My kids loved the tales of Peter Rabbit. She was indeed an amazing woman. And we still even have some special china mugs with Peter Rabbit on them! Lovely post honoring her.
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Thank you for this post! -Jennie-
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You are very welcome!
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Reblogged this on Donmaker's Blog and commented:
This is a wonderful blog about a fantastic writer! My daughter grew up on Beatrix Potter. With Dr. Seuss another great children’s writer, she is the best.
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This is a wonderful blog about a fantastic writer! My daughter grew up on Beatrix Potter. With Dr. Seuss another great children’s writer, she is the best.
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I grew up on them both as well, and plan to keep the tradition. Both writers are great for language and imagination!
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Lovely!
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I always give a Beatrix Potter book as a baby shower gift. Every child needs one in their library. She was amazing!!
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That’s a fantastic gift! I agree completely. 🙂
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A whole lot of her books are my favourite ! They are amazing !
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This is lovely. Yes, my favourite is Mr Jeremy Fisher. Plus Isaac Newton. Magic days.
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With a 1 and a half year old in the house Peter Rabbit has definitely been in the mix lately. I am partially to blame I think (not that there’s anything wrong with it). I’ve had a mild rabbit obsession since a friend recommended Watership Down ;).
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Beatrix Potter, an iconic writer of children’s stories
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