Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes

"Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes" by Harry Graham is a book of funny, yet edgy, poems from the 1900s era. It's full of clever rhymes that are all about kids getting into trouble, families behaving badly, and even death, but in a weirdly funny way. The book has a lighthearted, but also dark, feel to it, and shows the strange way people back then thought about kids being innocent while also dealing with harsh realities. The poems tell stories of kids and their families in crazy situations that often end in disaster. The characters do things they shouldn't, like parents punishing kids way too much or siblings playing pranks that go horribly wrong. The humor is sharp and a bit twisted, making fun of how families, kids, and what's right or wrong were viewed back in those days. With its playful words and dark jokes, the book makes readers think about the strange things people do and the old-fashioned rules they follow.