Because she was a woman, her parents discouraged intellectual development, but her study and paintings of fungi led her to be widely respected in the field of mycology. She had numerous pets, and through holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developed a love of landscape, flora, and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, mycologist, and conservationist who is best known for her children's books, which featured animal characters such as Peter Rabbit.īorn into a wealthy household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is number nine in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books. Today Beatrix Potter's original 23 tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other formats including baby books, activity books and gift and sound books.
Upon her death, Beatrix Potter left 14 farms and over 4000 acres of Lake District farmland to the National Trust so that the place that she loved would remain undeveloped and protected for future generations to enjoy. The product range continues to grow today with licences around the world including baby clothing and bedding, nursery decor products and collectables. She launched the now vast merchandise programme by patenting the very first Peter Rabbit doll in 1903. With revenue from the sales of her books, Beatrix Potter bought a farm - Hill Top - in the English Lake District, where she later became a farmer and prize-winning sheep breeder.
Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood. Tiggy-winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-duck, Mr. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published by Frederick Warne in 1902, she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs. The story also features Beatrix's own sheepdog, Kep, who thankfully manages to save Jemima from a nasty fate!īeatrix Potter is regarded as one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. Jemima was a real duck belonging to Beatrix Potter, who lived at her farm, Hill Top. Little does the silly duck realise that the charming gentleman who has lent her his woodshed is busily planning a delicious meal of.
At last she flies off and finds the perfect place. All she wants to do is lay her eggs in peace, and be allowed to hatch them herself. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is an original classic by Beatrix Potter.
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