Couper WebbBiography project

BEATRIX POTTER

Beatrix Potter

Born on July28th,1866, in London Her occupation was to write and

illustrate books. She was educated at home by a

governess. Died on Dec.22nd,1942, in sawrey.

Beatrix Potter

She is best known for her children's books which include The Tale Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.

Challenges….

As a child she had no playmates her own age.

She was rejected from a school because she was a girl.

Then when she was engaged her fiancé’ suddenly died.

Facts!...

She had a rabbit named Peter Piper, and a Belgian hare that she brought with her every time she went somewhere and he even had a leash!

As a teen Beatrix kept a journal from the age 14-30. She wrote in it every day with a code she made up herself! It wasn’t until 15 years after her death that the code was finally deciphered.

Beatrix Potter

Kelly, Richard. Grolier online. The new book of knowledge, n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2012. <http://go.grolier.com>.

Couper Webb

I was born on October.3rd 1999 in Lynchburg V.A.

My favorite colors are lime green , blue , and orange.

12 years old.