Beatrix Potter—a pioneer in self-publishing and introducing picture books for young children! ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author http://www.4writersandereaders.com
Helen Beatrix Potter ( 28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist best known for her children’s books featuring animals, such as those in The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit. First Edition, 1902
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
Comments on: "Happy Birthday, Beatrix Potter" (27)
A lovely lady and artist. Thanks for sharing.
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Agreed, MG! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. 🙂 xo
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I was never a big fan of Beatrix Potter until I saw the movie with Renee Zellweger. Somehow knowing the backstory brought her books to life for me for the first time! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday at Mommynificent.com this week!
Tina
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Thanks for stopping by to add to the conversation, Tina. Have a lovely week, my friend! 🙂 xo
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Annika, Maybe Bette will have you showy our pictures if you take some on your trip. I know I’d love to see them.
Happy Birthday, Beatrix Potter. You were an excellent illustrator and writer. So glad we still have your work with us.
Bette, I’d love to have you post this on our group forum. And I’ve got to see that movie. LOL What’s the title of the movie, C.M?
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Thanks for chiming in, Sharon! 🙂 xo
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That movie with Renee Zellweger just came on the other day! She made a very good Beatrix Potter. I’ve always loved her work, and I have an old edition of Peter Rabbit in my bookcase. 🙂
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Oh, my–a movie! I’ve got to see it, C.M. Thanks so much for sharing that tidbit. Beatrix Potter stands as an excellent role model for so many. ❤ xo
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Oh, I know. My mom loves that movie. It’s very touching. 🙂
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Happy Birthday, Beatrix! Thanks for this post, Bette! Ms. Potter was a woman ahead of her time – determined and goal oriented!
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Indeed! A fine example for us all, Noelle. ❤ xo
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Happy birthday to one of my favorite authors, too-Beatrix Potter! 🎂🎂🎂Thanks, Bette, for passing this along!
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A pleasure, dear Mary! Have a lovely day, my friend. 🙂 xo
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Ageless writing and illustrations. Thanks for sharing, Bette.
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She remains a inspiration to so many! 🙂 xo
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Oh, I didn’t know! Thank you Bette! I love her stories and beautiful illustrations so very much! 😄
Have a lovely day! 💕
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Me too, dear Sarah! Her story inspired me to illustrate and self-publish Amazing Matilda. You have a lovely weekend, my friend. 🙂
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She was and still is a great source of inspiration to so many artists and writers! My favorite coffee mugs display Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck 😉
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I love her books and am going to see her house Hill Top in the Lake District later this summer. Thank you for this lovely share, Bette! She’s an inspiration to all writers. 😀❤ Ps. It’s interesting how she came to name many of her characters- from the local churchyard. That’s how I came across the name for my short story win.
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Oh how wonderful, Annika…a visit to Beatrix Potter’s house! Thanks so much for sharing her story on naming characters. She remains an inspiration to so many. 🙂 xo
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A great share, Bette. I love Beatrix Potter.
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Beatrix Potter is such an inspiration to us as writers! 🙂 xo
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Thanks for sharing this Bette, would like to read more…hopping over!
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And thanks to you for stopping by for a visit, Balroop! 🙂 xo
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Great! Thank you for interesting information, dear Bette!
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Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Maria! ❤ xo
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🙂 I liked the illustrations too. Modern books are lack of beautiful pictures.
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