This book was a delightful introduction to the life of Beatrix Potter, creator of beloved characters including Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, and Benjamin Button. It starts by discussing her lonely childhood and lack of formal education — her parents didn’t think it was worthwhile to educate a girl since her only job was to marry wealthy — and then explains how she started inventing her characters, including Peter Rabbit, which she initially self-published. It also … Read More “The Real Beatrix Potter by Nadia Cohen” »