The Slant Book

by Peter Newell

Book Overview

"Where Bobby lives there is a hill-- A hill so steep and high, 'Twould fill the bill for Jack and Jill Their famous act to try Once Bobby's go-cart broke away And down this hill it kited. The careless Nurse screamed in dismay But Bobby was delighted..." Long before Richard Scarry or Dr. Seuss, an American artist delighted a generation of children and their parents with hilarious, topsy-turvy illustrations and slightly subversive tales told in rhyme. This was illustrator/author Peter Newell. Originally published in 1910, The Slant Book remains as profoundly enjoyable and incredibly popular as ever. The humorous text and funny illustrations are also slanted to create an adventurous tale. This classic work will delight readers of all ages as they follow a go-cart, a newsboy and a careening baby carriage down a hill. Peter Newell (1862-1924) began his career as an artist drawing portraits, using crayons as his medium. In his fantastic humor, many believe, is the first appearance of the gentle humor of the absurd which The New Yorker has subsequently developed to such a high level.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804805326
• ISBN13: 9780804805322
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7

Customer Reviews

A childrens' book that you'll enjoy reading to them

This book dates from much earlier this century, both in the art-work and the language. The pictures are distinctive, and very nostalgic for those of us who read our grandparent's chilrdens' books while growing up. The language is challenging, every page containing words such as 'nettled' and 'perambulating'. One of our daughter's favorites, as well as mine.

One to read over and over

The crooked shape of this book gives a clue to what lies within. The Slant Book tells the tale of a boy whose stroller goes careening down a long hill, and the trouble he causes on the way down. The illustrations are great fun, and fill in the gaps where the words get difficult for small children. We've read The Slant Book over and over and never get tired of it. This book is a real pleaser for kids from 3 to 8