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ⓘ About Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter Helen Beatrix Heelis, known to the world as Beatrix Potter, was an English illustrator, author, and artist. She also studied nature and worked to protect the land. Her stories for children often starred animal characters. Her very first book to be sold in shops introduced everyone to Peter Rabbit. This writer had a special skill for making her animal characters feel real and full of life. She built engaging stories around these protagonists that pulled readers into their worlds. Her tales were crafted with a narrative flow that kept them entertaining. This enjoyable quality is clear as her books, like those about Jemima Puddle Duck or Tom Kitten, have delighted millions. Beatrix Potter was also a clever businessperson ahead of her time.
All Book Series by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or the Roly-Poly Pudding
Book 13 of 27 · published 1908
The Christmas Present Hunt
Latest in the series · book 27 of 27 · published 2021
Little Red Riding Hood: The Ultimate Collection
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1697
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Beatrix Potter?
Beatrix Potter Helen Beatrix Heelis, known to the world as Beatrix Potter, was an English illustrator, author, and artist. She also studied nature and worked to protect the land. Her stories for children often starred animal characters.
Which Beatrix Potter series should I start with?
Beatrix Potter's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901).
How many books has Beatrix Potter written?
Beatrix Potter has 33 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1697 and 2021. They are filed under 3 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Picture, Collections and Anthologies.
In what order should Beatrix Potter's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 33 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Beatrix Potter's books organised into series?
This guide splits Beatrix Potter's 33 books into categories rather than numbered series: Picture (27 books); Collections (4 books); Anthologies (2 books).