The Bad Child's Book of Beasts by Hilaire Belloc
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Author | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
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Illustrator | B. T. B. (Basil Temple Blackwood), 1870-1917 |
Title | The Bad Child's Book of Beasts |
Note | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, some images courtesy of The Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
Summary | "The Bad Child's Book of Beasts" by Hilaire Belloc is a whimsical collection of children's verses written during the early 20th century. The book captures the imaginative and playful spirit of children, using a humorous approach to educate them about various animals while imparting moral lessons. Through vibrant poetry, Belloc characterizes different beasts, merging education with entertainment in a way that appeals to young readers. In this charming book, each poem features a different animal, offering amusing observations and insights into the nature of both the creatures and children themselves. Belloc creates a range of whimsical characters, from the indifferent polar bear to the hapless dodo, contrasting their characteristics with the behaviors of children. Each poem not only entertains but also serves as a gentle admonition against "bad" behavior, teaching children the value of courtesy and self-control through humor and affection. With its playful language and engaging illustrations, the book invites children to embrace good manners while fostering a joy for reading and learning about the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
Subject | Children's poetry, English |
Subject | Nonsense verses |
Subject | Animals -- Juvenile poetry |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 27175 |
Release Date | Nov 6, 2008 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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