"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (16 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (15 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (14 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (13 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Story of Miss Moppet

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (12 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (11 of 16)

Beatrix Potter’s birth was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (10 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of Ginger and Pickles

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (9 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (8 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored." 

The Tale of Samuel Whiskers

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (7 of16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored. 

The Tale of Tom Kitten

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (6 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (5 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored." 

The Tailor of Gloucester

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (4 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored." 

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (3 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (2 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored."

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits . . . ." (1 of 16)

Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866. The English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist wrote some 30 books, but she's best known for her children's stories featuring the likes of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, and other animals. (Potter is caricatured above by David Levine. Note the tail draped over her arm!) In her later years Potter "focused much of her attention on her farms and land preservation in the Lake District" of England, according to biography.com. "She was a successful breeder of sheep and well regarded for her work to protect the beautiful countryside she adored." 

The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle