While undoubtedly created with commercial purposes in mind, this attractive online home of Beatrix Potter's much-loved bunny offers plenty of free content for young and young-at-heart users. These include examples of Potter's art and a brief biography, video and audio clips, online games, electronic greeting cards, and news of related exhibitions and events.

Beatrix Potter is famous for her Peter Rabbit tales and their accompanying illustrations, which brought the characters of Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, and, of course, Peter Rabbit, to life. What fans of the famous children's book series may not realize is that Potter was also a scientific illustrator and a collector with a passion for studying the natural world. This segment from the November 24,...