25+ Beatrix Potter Characters Hedgehog Background. The hedgehog is a spiny mammal whose body is covered in many sharp protective spikes. Her books, now classics, were unique in that she did all of her own illustrations.

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Potter's paternal grandfather, edmund potter, from glossop in derbyshire, owned what was then the largest calico printing works in england, and later served as a member of parliament. Beatrix potter was fascinated by nature. She was educated by governesses.

It's not hyperbole to say the two had a menagerie in their home nursery:

Beatrix potter first wrote her animal stories as a hobby, and her family encouraged her to seek publication. Beatrix potter is known for her gentle children's books and beautiful illustrations. Frogs, lizards, mice, rabbits, hedgehogs and all manner of bugs and flora made their way into cages. It is dedicated to presenting original book illustrations by beatrix potter.