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Linda Marshall’s latest picture book bio came out today to a lot of buzz and great reviews!
Through she’s universally known as the creator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter did so much more. This is the true story about how she helped save the English countryside!
Growing up in London, Beatrix Potter felt the restraints of Victorian times. Girls didn’t go to school and weren’t expected to work. But she longed to do something important, something that truly mattered. As Beatrix spent her summers in the country and found inspiration in nature, it was through this passion that her creativity flourished.
There, she crafted The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She would eventually move to the countryside full-time, but developers sought to change the land. To save it, Beatrix used the money from the success of her books and bought acres and acres of land and farms to prevent the development of the countryside that both she and Peter Rabbit so cherished. Because of her efforts, it’s been preserved just as she left it.
This beautiful picture book shines a light on Beatrix Potter’s lesser-known history and her desire to do something for the greater good.
PRAISE FOR SAVING THE COUNTRYSIDE:
Fans of Beatrix Potter will delight in this tribute to her dedication and talent, encapsulating a legacy that reaches far beyond the pages of her beloved books.–Foreword Reviews in a STARRED REVIEW
Empowering and fresh. –School Library Journal
The life of the British picture-book author and illustrator makes a serendipitous subject for an engaging and attractive picture book…A well-told tale that makes the life story of the renowned author accessible to children. -Kirkus Reviews
Perhaps Peter Rabbit needs no introduction, but even children who know Beatrix Potter’s name probably know little about her. This appealing picture book fills that gap…. Recommended for young Beatrix Potter fans.-Booklist
In forthright language, this picture book biography recounts her boundary-breaking life as she grows from a nature-loving child with a menagerie of pets…into a successful artist and canny entrepreneur. An attractive introduction to an iconic creator.–Publisher’s Weekly
An exceptionally accurate portrait of Beatrix Potter told with humor and surprise. Beautifully done. Linda Lear, author of Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature
Get your copy from these retailers: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, IndieBound, Books-a-Million, or your local indie!
You can also go to Linda’s website for more information on her and her books. Visit her on Twitter too!