Beatrix Potter Books

Beatrix Potter books are some of the most beloved children's stories in the world, and the author's simple text and engaging illustrations have been printed in many languages and adapted to the stage and screen. The proceeds from her books enabled Beatrix Potter to live comfortably in the English countryside she loved so much. 

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" (1902)
A mischievous boy bunny can't resist the bounty of Mr. McGregor's garden, and gets into trouble, despite his mother's warnings. This was Potter's first published book and she enjoyed almost immediate success.

"The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin" (1903)
When the squirrel family journeys to Owl Island to collect nuts, impertinent Squirrel Nutkin refuses to be kind to the resident owl. He learns his lesson when the owl takes most of his fluffy tail.

"The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" (1904)
Peter Rabbit and his cousin Benjamin return to Mr. McGregor's garden to retrieve Peter's lost clothing. After a few narrow escapes, the boy bunnies make it safely home.

"The Tale of Tom Kitten" (1907)
Three kittens ruin their clean clothing after their mother tells them to stay out of mischief for company.

"The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" (1908)
A sneaky fox tries to persuade the naïve heroine of the book to stay with him after she runs away from the farm. A kindly dog rescues Jemima from being eaten.

"The Tale of Mr. Tod" (1912)
Gathering some of Potter's most beloved characters together, this book features Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy and the little bunnies from The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies.

"The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse" (1918)
When Timmy Willie, a mouse, is mistakenly taken from the country to the city, he makes new friends but encounters dangers as well in this classic country mouse and city mouse tale.

"The Tale of Little Pig Robinson" (1930)
While this was one of the last to be published, it was written early in Potter's career. It tells the story of a pig who travels to a magical land.