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In December 1844 Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann, a Frankfurt doctor, couldn’t find a suitable book to give his three-year-old son as a Christmas present. Instead he bought a blank exercise book and set out to write and draw what was to become his world-famous picture book. Hoffmann filled his book with stories and pictures that he had invented to try to put his frightened young patients at their ease. After its publication in 1845, the book’s popularity continued to grow and it has been published in thousands of editions throughout the world. It has even been made into a brilliant stage play, Shockheaded Peter, which sees all the characters of Hoffmann’s original stories brought dazzlingly and gruesomely to life: ‘a Rabelaisian feast of magical and rare theatrical delights.’ Time Out
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The classic English edition of the cautionary tales.
The classic English edition of the cautionary tales for children, including the original colour artwork by Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann. "Graphically one of the most beautiful books in the world." - Maurice Sendak
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The story of Struwwelpeter is just over 150 years old and tells of a young lad whose name when translated into English is Slovenly Peter. Other characters in this classic collection of cautionary tales include Simple Hans, Phoebe Ann, the proud girl and Jimmy Sliderlegs.
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Struwwelpeter - Mini Gift Edition
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HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2003
ISBN 10: 1843650606
ISBN 13: 9781843650607
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In December 1844 Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann, a Frankfurt doctor, couldnt find a suitable book to give his three-year-old son as a Christmas present. Instead he bought a blank exercise book and set out to write and draw what was to become his world-famous picture book. Hoffmann filled his book with stories and pictures that he had invented to try to put his frightened young patients at their ease. After its publication in 1845, the books popularity continued to grow and it has been published in thousands of editions throughout the world. It has even been made into a brilliant stage play, Shockheaded Peter, which sees all the characters of Hoffmanns original stories brought dazzlingly and gruesomely to life: a Rabelaisian feast of magical and rare theatrical delights. Time Out. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001127616
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Struwwelpeter - Mini Gift Edition
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Pavilion Children's Books, 2003
ISBN 10: 1843650606
ISBN 13: 9781843650607
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Seller: Shasta Library Foundation, Redding, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Cream with color illustration and black lettering on front cover and black lettering o spine. Binding is tight. Corners are sharp. Content is clean, no markings. Dust jacket is in mint condition. Reading age ? : ? 2 - 6 years. This copy has not been read/open. 24 p. 5 x 6 x 0.8 inches, 0.39 lb. Seller Inventory # 041700