The Wonderful World of the Beatrix Potter Books

The delightful world of Beatrix Potter books willhouse. Her love for animals is well reflected in her
surely transport any child to the world of magic andstories.
fantasy. I am yet to come across any child whoShe first started writing when she was 27 and her
doesn't enjoy reading these tales. Why only children?governess encouraged her to get her books
These books can prove to be a constant source ofpublished. Thus Peter Rabbit was born. Beatrix Potter
joy to any adult too. And I'm not just talking aboutbooks became so popular that soon Peter Rabbit
the stories but the illustrations are charming too.became every child's favorite soft toy. Soon after
They bring constant joy to the kids. If you havethe tale of Squirrel Nutkin and Little Pig Robinson
been invited to a child's birthday and you arewere published.
wondering what to give as a gift you can chooseOriginally all the books were published using different
Beatrix Potter books without hesitation.colored covers. In the 1930's all the 23 books were
All the characters are adorable and are full of life. Thepublished as small books, and in the 1940's they were
themes of these books are also very interesting.first published with the white covers that we see
Each story has an interesting moral without being toothem in these days. In 2002 Peter Rabbit celebrated
preachy on the young minds. Children can learn fromits centenary and the Beatrix Potter books were
these books that it is not wise to be disobedient andnow reprinted in the way she intended them to be.
usually get so engrossed in these tales that theyGardens formed the backdrop of many of Beatrix
automatically follow the morals. These books usuallyPotter's books and we at times find that she
deal with animal stories. Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbitillustrated the books from an animal's view point, or
and Little Pig Robinson are immortal characters thatwhat an animal would find appealing. Like lettuces,
have been a source of joy and delight to children ofbeans and red brick walls. Moreover in her sketches,
several generations.the beauty and colors of the English countryside is
Moreover, the stories in Beatrix Potter books arewell captured.
sometimes about real people and places and so mostThese books are easily available and have also been
of them have an introduction where the authortranslated into quite a few languages. You can also
delves into the history of that particular tale. Many offind bags, badges, cups and soft toys of the
Potter's stories are about small animals, we knowcharacters which I am sure every child will enjoy
that Potter lived in the English Lake District and shehaving. So rush to your nearest book store and give
was extremely fond of animals. She had a lot of petsyour child a special treat. The entire range of Beatrix
and at times she also smuggled small animals into thePotter books can also be ordered online.