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Beatrix Potter

Presents a short biography of nineteenth-century English author, Helen Beatrix Potter, and describes her lonely childhood, love of drawing, and how she came to write her famous story of Peter Rabbit.
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Maurice Sendak

2012
Discusses the early life, education, and career of children's book artist and author Maurice Sendak.

Dr. Seuss

2012
A brief biography of author Dr. Seuss presented in simple text, and includes photos, a time line, a glossary, and a list of further resources.

A.A. Milne

2012
Discusses the life and works of prolific English author A.A. Milne, best remembered for his children's poetry and books about Winnie-the-Pooh.

Roald Dahl

2012
Presents a brief profile of British children's author Roald Dahl and chronicles his childhood, family, and career.

Beatrix Potter

2012
Presents a short biography of nineteenth-century English author, Helen Beatrix Potter, and describes her lonely childhood, love of drawing, and how she came to write her famous story of Peter Rabbit.
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