Category: Beatrix Potter

Mischief Breeds Mayhem: Beatrix Potter’s Short Story for Children, ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’

One of life’s great appeals is the adventure it brings. However, when we allow our desire for adventure and intrigue grow into mischief, some of the worst mistakes or even danger can enter our lives. In her story, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” Beatrix Potter shows how little Peter Rabbit’s sense of adventure quickly falls…


More Than Bunnies: Beatrix Potter’s Surprising Legacy

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.” Years later, Potter borrowed that letter to create “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” People usually know Potter through…