A celebration of Beatrix Potter : art and letters by more than 30 of today's favorite children's book illustrators.
2016 marks the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter, making it the perfect time to pay tribute to the beloved author/illustrator with A Celebration of Beatrix Potter! With illustrious tales of characters like Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, and Jemima Puddle-Duck, Beatrix Potter established herself as one of the most cherished and influential author/illustrators of children's literature. To mark her milestone birthday, this gorgeous collection features beautiful illustrations of Potter's characters, as interpreted by well-known illustrators. Each illustration is accompanied by text from the artist explaining what that character means to them, making this a true celebration of Beatrix Potter.
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| Subject |
| Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943 > Characters > Juvenile fiction. Animals > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre |
| Picture books. Fiction. |
- ISBN: 9780241249437
- Physical Description 110 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2016.
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A Celebration of Beatrix Potter : Art and Letters By More Than 30 of Today's Favorite Children's Book Illustrators
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A Celebration of Beatrix Potter : Art and Letters By More Than 30 of Today's Favorite Children's Book Illustrators
2016 marks the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter, making it the perfect time to pay tribute to the beloved author/illustrator with A Celebration of Beatrix Potter ! With illustrious tales of characters like Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, and Jemima Puddle-Duck, Beatrix Potter established herself as one of the most cherished and influential author/illustrators of children's literature. To mark her milestone birthday, this gorgeous collection features beautiful illustrations of Potter's characters, as interpreted by well-known illustrators. Each illustration is accompanied by text from the artist explaining what that character means to them, making this a true celebration of Beatrix Potter. Praise for A Celebration of Beatrix Potter: "How delightful to see Peter Rabbit, Mr. McGregor, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and company portrayed in various and unique styles. Excerpts from and introductory descriptions of nine of Potter's books round out this superb collection... This 150th anniversary celebration of the life and work of Beatrix Potter will encourage aspiring young artists to carry on her legacy."-Linda L. Walkins, School Library Journal , Starred Review
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