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Frederick Warne and Co.

Best known for bringing beloved children's classics to generations of readers, this historic British publishing house built its name on beautifully made books and enduring characters. Its list is especially closely linked with Beatrix Potter and the world of Peter Rabbit.

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About the author

Founded in London in 1865, Frederick Warne & Co. grew into one of Britain's best-known publishers, earning a strong reputation for children's books as well as illustrated and gift titles. Over time, its catalog came to include work associated with writers and artists such as Edward Lear, Kate Greenaway, Walter Crane, and, most famously, Beatrix Potter.

The company is especially remembered for publishing Potter's tales, which helped shape its identity and lasting popularity. It also became known for other classic properties, including Flower Fairies and the Observer's Books series, giving it a lasting place in British publishing history.

Today, Warne continues as an imprint within Penguin Random House. That long history gives its books a special appeal: they carry both the charm of literary tradition and the familiarity of stories families have shared for generations.