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Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures

By Heinrich Hoffmann

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience the funny and cautionary journeys of mischievous children as they navigate the ups and downs of growing up, with results that are as humorous as they are instructive.

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2004-04-01
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Summary

"Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures" by Heinrich Hoffmann is a collection of light-hearted stories paired with funny pictures, crafted to amuse and instruct young children through cautionary tales. With roots in the mid-19th century, this work reveals stories of children learning about behavior and consequences by portraying children's misbehavior through entertainment. Classic tales focus on what happens when kids don't listen to warnings, don't keep themselves clean, or are mean to animals, all of which are portrayed with funny and engaging illustrations aiming to teach youngsters valuable lessons.

About the Author

Heinrich Hoffmann was a German psychiatrist, who also wrote some short works including Der Struwwelpeter, an illustrated book portraying children misbehaving.

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