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First published in 1845. Struwwelpeter (variously translated as slovenly or shock-headed Peter) has become widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential children's books ever written. Heinrich Hoffmann was a Frankfurt physician. Unhappy with the dry and pedagogic... Read Full Overview

This public domain "children's" book was written by German physician Heinrich Hoffmann. Originally published in 1845, it was (re)introduced to the American public in 2006 by a well-known paper salesman and beet farmer. Dr. Hoffmann offers ten well-intentioned parables that warn... Read Full Overview

FULL COLOR, HIGH QUALITY, ENGLISH TRANSLATION. By Heinrich Hoffmann. First published in 1845, Der Struwwelpeter is without question one of the most popular children's books ever written.

Each of its ten illustrated rhymes contain clear moral lessons-and shows,... Read Full Overview

- Stylistically elegant, rhyming Latin translation, accessible to the non-scholarly reader - Facing page original German text and popular English translation - Hoffmann's original color illustrations, plus detailed enlargements of them - Appendix with new, never before published... Read Full Overview

"A dual-language German-English children's story book based on the classic German children's book "Der Struwwelpeter" by Heinrich Hoffmann published in 1845, includes the original German verse and color illustrations with a new English translation. Also includes a translated... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

FULL COLOR, ENGLISH TRANSLATION. By Heinrich Hoffmann. First published in 1845, Der Struwwelpeter is without question one of the most popular children's books ever written. Each of its ten illustrated rhymes contain clear moral lessons--and shows, in an exaggerated way, the consequences... Read Full Overview

Struwwelpeter (1845) (or Shockheaded Peter) is a German children's book by Heinrich Hoffmann. It comprises ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequences of misbehavior in an exaggerated way. The... Read Full Overview