When Beatrix was six her brother Bertram was born. Although he was much younger the children shared a passionate interest in the natural world. They kept many pets, often collected on their country visits. They were encouraged to study and draw animals and plants and from an early sketchbook we can see that Beatrix showed a talent for drawing. Throughout her childhood and teens she painted and drew constantly, developing meticulous skill at observing and recording the world around her. Although Bertram went away to school, Beatrix was educated at home by a series of governesses. The last of these was Annie... [View Full Biography]