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sarahcoller's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this little biography of Beatrix Potter, likely written for older grade school children. I especially liked imagining her sketching at the Natural History Museum---a place I've visited, as well! I imagine I'll be a frumpy cottage hermit like her one day. Oh, what am I saying---I already am!
laurend's review
3.0
Good information but not well written. More like a book report by a 5th grader.
cherylanntownsend's review
5.0
An illustrated telling of how parental suppression can lead to such imaginative outlets (tho perhaps not exactly Buchan’s intent) This is a beautiful synopsis of the life of one of the greatest children’s authors of all time. Her childhood of monetary privilege and neglect. Tho her father nurtured her creative flair, her mother could not be bothered, yet fully expected Beatrix to be their constant care taker as they aged.
The many sadness’s she endured, be that of the loss of a pet, friend or fiancé, were but stones in her formidable foundation. A highly successful woman who knew to make her own demands, she still cared deeply for the innocent and lesser do’s.
Filled with early (and late) photos and her own illustrations, the behind the set divulging of how her numerous characters came to play. What an amazing talent and mind.
She was also a healthy land owner and farmer, of which she preferred to focus her later years on maintaining.
A splendid telling of a quintessentially life in literature.
The many sadness’s she endured, be that of the loss of a pet, friend or fiancé, were but stones in her formidable foundation. A highly successful woman who knew to make her own demands, she still cared deeply for the innocent and lesser do’s.
Filled with early (and late) photos and her own illustrations, the behind the set divulging of how her numerous characters came to play. What an amazing talent and mind.
She was also a healthy land owner and farmer, of which she preferred to focus her later years on maintaining.
A splendid telling of a quintessentially life in literature.
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