The Bad Child's Book of Beasts

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953

Contributor:

B. T. B. (Basil Temple Blackwood), 1870-1917.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Bad Child's Book of Beasts" by Hilaire Belloc is a whimsical collection of children's verses written during the early 20th century. The book captures the imaginative and playful spirit of children, using a humorous approach to educate them about various animals while imparting moral lessons. Through vibrant poetry, Belloc characterizes different beasts, merging education with entertainment in a way that appeals to young readers. In this charming book, each poem features a different animal, offering amusing observations and insights into the nature of both the creatures and children themselves. Belloc creates a range of whimsical characters, from the indifferent polar bear to the hapless dodo, contrasting their characteristics with the behaviors of children. Each poem not only entertains but also serves as a gentle admonition against "bad" behavior, teaching children the value of courtesy and self-control through humor and affection. With its playful language and engaging illustrations, the book invites children to embrace good manners while fostering a joy for reading and learning about the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, some images courtesy of The Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bad_Child%27s_Book_of_Beasts

Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-11-06