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For readers of any age, a witty and strikingly irreverent collection of moral guidance

Most notable among prolific English satirist Hilaire Belloc's writings are the sharp and clever admonishments he composed for children. Collected here and illustrated to wonderful... Read Full Overview

Most notable among prolific English satirist Hilaire Belloc's writings are the sharp and clever admonishments he composed for children. Collected here, these short, funny pieces offer moral instruction for all types of mischief makers-from a certain young Jim, "who ran away from... Read Full Overview

Cautionary Tales for Children: Designed for the Admonition of Children between the ages of eight and fourteen years is a 1907 children's book written by Hilaire Belloc. It is a parody of the cautionary tales that were popular in the 19th century. The work is in the public domain... Read Full Overview

Most notable among prolific English satirist Hilaire Belloc's writings are the sharp and clever admonishments he composed for children. Collected here, these short, funny pieces offer moral instruction for all types of mischief makers-from a certain young Jim, "who ran away from... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Embark on a whimsical journey through the twisted and tantalizing verses of Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc. With dark humor and moral lessons woven into every rhyme, this collection enthralls readers young and old, cautioning against folly while delighting... Read Full Overview

Step into the whimsical and wickedly witty world of "Cautionary Tales for Children" by the legendary Hilaire Belloc. This timeless classic, out of print for decades, has been lovingly republished by Alpha Editions for the delight of current and future generations. With its sharp... Read Full Overview

Hilaire Belloc's "Cautionary Tales for Children" offers a delightful collection of humorous verse designed to entertain and subtly instruct. These classic poems, focusing on the conduct of life, present memorable, if slightly morbid, lessons through cautionary tales. Children... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview