The Bad Child's Book of Beasts

Through superficially naive verses and playful illustrations, this tongue-in-cheek work offers mock advice to young readers.

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"The Bad Child's Book of Beasts" by Hilaire Belloc is a children's book published in 1896. Through superficially naive verses and playful illustrations, this tongue-in-cheek work offers mock advice to young readers. The poems feature sage-like animals contrasted against dull, self-satisfied humans, creating a witty reversal of typical children's literature. The book became an immediate success, selling 4,000 copies within three months. Its clever verse and memorable style have drawn comparisons to later works like Dr. Seuss.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 6 pages
Published: 1 January 1896