Becoming Beatrix

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Don’t you just love the works of Beatrix Potter?   Her rabbits, mice, and squirrels along with all their antics?   If you would like to learn more about her life, hobbies and success, Becoming Beatrix is sure to delight you.  I invite you to come and learn more! 

The highlights of Becoming Beatrix

Becoming Beatrix: the life of Beatrix Potter and the World of Peter Rabbit was researched by Amy M O’Quinn. Nine chapters round out this 176-page hardcover book with dust cover. Without the dustcover it has a plain white cover.  Black and white photos are scattered throughout. Published by Chicago Review Press with children in grade 3-8 being the target audience. 

Looking Deeper

Easy-to-read text, along with illustrations and black and white photos, make this a good read for youth in grades 3-8.  This children’s biography focuses more on Ms. Potter’s life and hobbies, than on her actual ability to write.   Mr. O’Quinn focuses on helping her readers understand Potter’s life in light of the historical period she lived in.  For instance, she points out how an almost 40-year-old woman still needed her parent’s permission to be married. But that is how it was done at the time.

The images used were not all strictly of Potter’s life, but also of the history of the day.  You’ll see photos of sheep, an illustration of a victorian nature study drawing, as other images.  Most images could be directly correlated with Beatrix. 

Each chapter starts with a Potter quote and is illustrated in her style.  Most of these quotes came from letters she wrote.  

Should you get this?

Who doesn’t love the world of Peter Rabbit?  Seriously, it’s such a good series to read with little children (am sometimes biggers as well!).  If you are doing a unit study on Beatrix Potter you will find “Becoming Beatrix” to be a well-researched book.  It is full of images and interesting tidbits about her life.  

So yes, I will encourage you to read Ms. O’Quinn’s biography on Beatrix Potter. Her tone is quietly informative showcasing not only Ms. Potter’s written skills but other life endeavors as well. 

Other Beatrix Potter Books

Over my reviewing and homeschooling years I’ve used beatrix potter books.

The Art of Beatrix Potter is a beautiful book. You will not want to miss this one and would be a perfect companion to “becoming Beatrix”. Amazon Link.

Beatrix Potter and her Paint Box.  a fun book to read with your children.   Amazon Link.