Recall specific information in non-fiction texts.

Today we are going to be learning about a new and interesting author and illustrator called Beatrix Potter!

She is the author who wrote the famous book called 'Peter Rabbit'!

Remember when we talk about Beatrix Potter we will be using the past tense!

Talk partners 

Do you know what an author or illustrator means?

What can you see?

Who do you think Beatrix Potter was?

Now we are going to watch a video to help us learn more about Beatrix Potter!

Read through and discuss these facts. Pick your favourite to write in your English Book.

1. Beatrix Potter was an English writer and  illustrator.

2. She is famous for writing children's books with animal characters such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

3. Beatrix Potter was born in 1866.

4. Beatrix Potter was born in Kensington, London.

5. Her family was rich.

6. She did not have many friends when she was younger but she had lots of pets.

7. She had two rabbits called Benjamin and Peter.

8. When Beatrix was 30, she wrote, 'The tale of Peter Rabbit'. It is a really popular book enjoyed by many children.

9. Beatrix Potter did not have to ask her parents for any money because she made lots of money from her famous books.

10. She bought 'Hill Top Farm' in the Lake District and became a sheep farmer.

11. Beatrix Potter wrote 23 books altogether.