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Struwwelpeter Hardcover – Picture Book, December 1, 2010

by Heinrich Hoffmann (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 165 ratings
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The classic book of cautionary tales – now available in a luxury paperback edition.

A true classic, Struwwelpeter has been a favourite of children all over the world since its publication in 1845. The anonymous English translation of these rhymes, published in Leipzig in 1848, became an instant success in Britain.

Widely acknowledged as one of the most popular and influential children’s books ever written, Struwwelpeter (pr ‘Shtruvelpeter’) has been translated into at least thirty languages, and is widely popular among generations of readers for whom it held a terrible fascination as a child. Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest following the successful tours of the ‘junk’ musical Shock-headed Peter, which graphically illustrated the tales of Conrad Suck-a-Thumb (who has his fingers cut off by the Red-legg’d Scissor-man), Harriet who suffers a dreadful fate after playing with matches, and Fidgety Philip who just won’t keep still.

This new, handsome paperback edition is a painstaking reproduction of the nineteenth-century edition, printed in five colours to approximate the look of the original, in which the text was printed letterpress, and the pictures lithographed and then coloured by hand.

The definitive facsimilie edition containing the original colour illustrations.

"This is the one every household should have." – The Guardian

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 2
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.39 x 11.06 inches
  6. Publisher
    Pavilion Children’s Books
  7. Publication date
    December 1, 2010
  8. ISBN-10
    9781843651536
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1843651536
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 184365153X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pavilion Children’s Books (December 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781843651536
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1843651536
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.39 x 11.06 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 165 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Judith A. Geske
5.0 out of 5 stars Collection of Struwwelpeter Stories
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
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I recently spent a few days in Frankfurt, Germany. I asked the manager of the hotel which museum we should visit and she told me about the Struwwelpeter Museum dedicated to the doctor who wrote books in the mid 1800's to address the moral character of children who didn't mind. I was intrigued and ordered the book with the collection of stories and the consequences of children misbehaving. The illustrations are wonderful and the English translation excellent.
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smt
5.0 out of 5 stars Bizarre read
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
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Hard to believe this was written but it is hilarious as long as you don't take it seriously. Illustrations are well done and funny too.
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brattpua
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020
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Nice
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Caitlin Metcalf
5.0 out of 5 stars and I love the story to which she referred
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017
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I purchased this because I saw "Woman in Gold". and I love the story to which she referred.
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Kathy Padelford
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
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I love this book
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k
5.0 out of 5 stars Great "teaching" stories
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015
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I grew up with these stories and wanted to make sure they didn't get lost...
a bit gruesome, but lessons learned!
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Coby
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2018
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great product. exactly as listed
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Amazonian
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and interesting
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017
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Great piece of historical literature.
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MTE
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hardcover
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2021
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The book arrived in mint condition and we were very pleased with the quality and overall appearance of this book.
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Ellison F
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful 19C rhyme & picture book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2022
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I first came across the tongue in cheek morality poems of Dr Heinrich Hoffman via 'Augustus Who Would Not Have Any Soup' published in my poetry book for children. It took years to discover - and acquire - the complete edition, including original artwork, translated from German. This is a truly delightful book, being a series of short instructional poems with laugh out loud artwork written in the ironic style of Hilaire Belloc or Roal Doahl. The poems, written by Dr Hoffman in 1844 for his son, address all manner of naughtiness to which children can easily relate: ie, telling fibs, playing with matches, being mean to animals. There's even one poem making it quite clear that prejudice to people because of skin colour is both cruel and completely unacceptable (a magician sorts out the miscreants in an imaginative way). This hardback edition is beautifully produced and would make a great gift for children of all ages from six to sixty :)
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catherinelcurran
5.0 out of 5 stars Historically iconic traumatising nursey rhymes
Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2021
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As referenced in the film , "Woman in Gold".This is an intriguing amusement lending a perspective into historic moral lessons through horror fiction like Baba Yaga; "Do be good or else!". And some believe this may be the inspiration for Edward Scissorhands.
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bodhayan roychaudhury
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on May 18, 2016
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Amazing book. For kids and adults. And dark.
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Giblet & Howe
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic stories
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2021
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Remember the picture of Shock-Headed Peter with his long hair and fingernails I saw as a child. All these are cautionary tales about behaviour Love the old fashioned illustrations. They are quite gruesome by modern standards.
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Giblet & Howe
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic stories
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2021
Remember the picture of Shock-Headed Peter with his long hair and fingernails I saw as a child. All these are cautionary tales about behaviour Love the old fashioned illustrations. They are quite gruesome by modern standards.
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