Library Intern Book Reviews
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
City
New York, New York, United States of America
Date of Publication
2015
ISBN
9780805091700
Date of Review
2017
Disciplines
Art Education | Children's and Young Adult Literature | Early Childhood Education | Elementary Education | Library and Information Science | Modern Literature | Painting
Keywords
Children's literature, reviews
Recommended Citation
Elder, Jessica A., "Review of Beatrix Potter and Her Paint Box by David McPhail" (2017). Library Intern Book Reviews. 175.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/175
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Review
This book would mostly appeal to older children who love art, history, and animals. An admirable attempt at a biography of the famous artist and children’s book author Beatrix Potter, the author traces Potter’s love of painting throughout her life, culminating in the creation of Peter Rabbit. Mostly concerned with young Potter’s upbringing, the author paints a story of how a young girl fell in love with art. The illustrations complement the subject matter, realistically and beautifully done in vivid water color and ink. Perhaps a little dated and unknown to children of this generation, I would recommend this book to more advanced young readers, and for those parents, librarians, and teachers looking to keep the legacy of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit alive. Jess Elder, Centennial Library Intern, Cedarville University.