On "Beatrix Potter: A Journal": A Book Review

This month's book chosen in honor of Beatrix Potter's birthday, which was July 28th! (And for fun, you might want to check out her recipe for gingerbread shared on LitHub this week!)

Title: Beatrix Potter: A Journal
Genre: Non-fiction

About the Book...
Compiled in scrapbook fashion, a presentation of  journal entry excerpts, correspondence, photos, artwork, and other epherma chronicling Beatrix Potter's life.

What I Think...
This is a lovely book and as an adoring fan of Beatrix Potter (as indicated in my review of a biography about her) I was delighted to be given this book earlier this year. 

While it's aimed at children, this is definitely one of those books that can be enjoyed by all ages.

The layouts are beautifully done, mixing photographs of Potter, those close to her, and locations as they were when she was alive; Potter's artwork; and fun elements, such as facsimiles of correspondence, various programs, and other things you would expect to be saved in a scrapbook, alongside the text from her journals.

 

 

The later elements are probably one of my favorite aspects and really make the book special, including things like letters that can be unfolded or removed from the book, her Peter Rabbit board game, and at the very end, resting within the fairly thick cover, a facsimile of her personal copy of The Tale of Peter Rabbit that is removable.

While I have never ventured into fully reading her journals beyond bits and pieces, I enjoyed the selection included in this book and thought that the editor did a nice job finding material that showed her growth as a person and her journey of becoming an artist and writer.

To Sum it All Up...
If you're a fan of Beatrix Potter, you will love this book! ♥