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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

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

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

VOLLFARBE. Zuerst im Jahre 1845 ver ffentlicht, Struwwelpeter ist ohne Frage eine der beliebtesten Kinder-B cher, die je geschrieben.

Jedes der zehn dargestellten Reime klare moralische Lektionen enthalten -- und zeigt in einer bertriebenen Weise, die Folgen von schlechtem... Read Full Overview

The classic book of cautionary tales - now available in a luxury paperback editionA true classic, bursting with cautionary tales and gruesome punishment, Struwwelpeter has been a favourite of children all over the world since its publication in 1845. The anonymous English translation... 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