The children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" was written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. She created the story originally in 1893 as an illustrated letter to a young boy and privately published it in 1901 before its commercial release in 1902. Potter is known for her vibrant animal characters, among which Peter Rabbit is the most famous. Her work has remained beloved over more than a century, with Peter Rabbit becoming one of the best-selling children’s books in history.
