The Bad Child's Book of Beasts by Hilaire Belloc
"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.)
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About this eBook
| 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 | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bad_Child%27s_Book_of_Beasts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, some images courtesy of The Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| 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 | 260 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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