The World of Peter Rabbit & Beatrix Potter" celebrates 110 years since the publication of " The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter. It has a beautifully designed gold foil jacket & is the perfect gift for Beatrix Potter fans & collectors alike. This illustrated reference book looks at Beatrix Potters childhood & at the story behind how " The Tale of Peter Rabbit" Beatrix Potters best-loved tale came to be written. Since his first appearance in a professionally printed edition 110 years before the publication of this book Peter Rabbit has been captivating the imaginations of children around the world. Hundreds of editions of Peters adventures have been published around the globe making him arguably the worlds most famous rabbit & placing him among the most enduring characters in childrens literature."