Biography
Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter, was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck and The Tale of Tom Kitten, have sold more than 250 million copies. An entrepreneur, Potter was a pioneer of character merchandising. In 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character.
Biography in Spanish
Helen Beatrix Potter fue una escritora, ilustradora, fabulista de literatura infantil y naturalista británica. Se convirtió en una de las principales escritoras de cuentos infantiles de principios del siglo XX gracias al estilo naturalista y detallado de sus ilustraciones y sus relatos de corte costumbrista. Su personaje más conocido es Peter Rabbit.
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