♪ Paula: now, a look at the exhibition, Beatrix Potter, drawn to nature, On View at the Morgan Library and Museum.

Born in London in 1866, Beatrix Potter became one of the most loved children's book authors of the 20th century with her debut work, the tale of Peter rabbit, in 1902.

The exhibition focuses on Potter's love of the natural world, which began with summers spent in Scotland and the Lake District in northwest England.

The Potters were a family of nature lovers and Beatrix Potter began studying and drawing insects, animal anatomy, and mushrooms from an early age.

Organized by the Victorian Albert Museum in London, the exhibition brings together more than 150 artworks, books, manuscripts, and artifacts from several institutions across the U.K. including the national trust.

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with the collection of Potters letters, these objects show how she blended scientific observations and storytelling to shape the world of Peter rabbit.

During her lifetime, Potter published more than 60 books, but is perhaps best known for the 23 tales which featured such whimsical characters as Peter rabbit and his family.

Mrs. tiggy, old brown, and many more.

On View are sketches for Peter rabbit and Potters paintings of real-life places that inspired Mr. McGregor's garden in the tale of Benjamin Bunny.

Also included are tiny letters Beatrix wrote in the voices of her characters that she sent to the children of her friends and family.

With the proceeds from her books, Potter purchased Hilltop Farm and continued expanding its grounds which shaped her land conservation efforts.

A Potter death in 1943 granted her entire property to be preserved by the U.K. national trust.

The exhibition is On View until June 9.