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More Beasts (For Worse Children)

By Hilaire Belloc

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Enter a world of mischievous animals and clever rhymes, where laughter and lessons lurk around every corner, awaiting young readers.

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2008-11-06
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Summary

"More Beasts (For Worse Children)" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of entertaining poems for kids, probably from long ago. The book uses fun rhymes and pictures to tell about different animals, showing both their funny and a little bit scary traits. It wants to spark kids' interest with a mix of sweetness and dark humor. Throughout the book, verses talk about beasts like the Python and the Microbe, each shown with a mix of humor and lessons. Belloc cleverly shares insights into these animals, often warning kids not to be mean to them or pointing out their strange habits. This fun yet informative way encourages kids to like nature and be curious and respectful, making the book fun and helpful.

About the Author

Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a French-English writer, politician, and historian. Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist. His Catholic faith had a strong effect on his works.

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