Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter's whimsical tales have been cherished by young readers for more than 100 years. Only 250 copies were made during the first printing of The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1901. Today, more than 40 million copies have been sold around the world. Remarkable Writers is a biography series that profiles and celebrates significant children's authors. Each book explores the life of a well-known children's writer and provides an overview of his or her most popular books. Additional facts are provided through awards listings, fan information, and a timeline. This is an AV² media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, web links, slide shows, activities, quizzes, and much more.