Gather Around Children

Source: Peter Rabbit

This weekend saw the 150^th anniversary of children’s literary giant Beatrix Potter. In remembrance of this classic author and illustrator, public libraries Brisbane-wide opened their doors to parents and children of all ages to enjoy sit-down readings and games related to the beloved figures characters.

Born in London, July 28, 1866, Potter released more than 20 children’s books starring Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Benjamin Bunny, all of which she both wrote and illustrated (Bio 2016).

Although Potter’s body of work is quite dated, her characters have well and truly withstood the test of time as today, upwards of two million Beatrix Potter books are sold across the world every year (Peter Rabbit 2016). This figure equates to four books every minute, which makes sales not exactly “peanuts” (or carrots as the case may be).

Adding to the excitement surrounding the anniversary, rumours have been swirling that there is set to be a Peter Rabbit movie shot right here in Australia (Maddox 2016).

Potter first designed and created a Peter Rabbit doll in 1903, registering it at the patent office. This act of foresight on Potter’s part has led to making Peter Rabbit the world’s oldest licensed literary character (Peter Rabbit 2016).

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For more information regarding upcoming events at your local library, (including; book clubs, readings, crafts and sustainability ventures) up to date information on services can be found on the following link here. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events.

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References

Bio 2016, Beatrix Potter biography, viewed 23 September 2016, http://www.biography.com/people/beatrix-potter-9445208#synopsis.

Facebook, digital image, viewed 23 September 2016, https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneLibraries/?fref=ts.

Maddox, G 2016, ‘Exclusive: Peter Rabbit movie to shoot here and more news from Australian film’, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 March, viewed 23 September 2016, http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/exclusive-peter-rabbit-movie-to-shoot-here-and-more-news-from-australian-film-20160323-gnp4z9.html.

Peter Rabbit 2016, about, viewed 23 September 2016, http://www.peterrabbit.com/about-beatrix-potter/.

Peter Rabbit, digital image, viewed 23 September 2016, http://www.peterrabbit.com/.

Queensland Government 2016, what’s on, viewed 23 September 2016, https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events.