How Do You Encourage Reading With Beatrix Potter?
Since 1902 when Beatrix Potter published her first animal story, her world of squirrels that talk and rabbits that wear suits has welcomed generations of new readers. Here’s how to help your child enter Beatrix Potter’s world. Begin by reading some of the books to your child. There are many to choose from, beginning with Peter Rabbit and ending with Little Pig Robinson, with a host of others – Hunca Munca, the mouse; Jemima Puddleduck – in between. Make sure to choose books with the original illustrations, especially if your child is visually oriented. Pause as you read to ask your child questions: What is Jeremy wearing? What do you think he is going to do next? Encourage your child to place herself in Potter’s world. Does she sympathize with Peter? Does she think Peter will go back in Mr. Macgregor’s garden? Would she? Why or why not? Help your child identify with the characters and develop stories of her own. There are millions of Beatrix Potter products available – from stuffed ani
