Cautionary Verses

A classic for children and adults alike since its first publication in 1939, this collection of poems is a book of moral instruction. Take heed from the lessons learnt by Matilda, Who told lies and was Burned to Death, Jim, Who ran away from his nurse wand was eaten by a Lion, and Rebecca, Who slammed doors for Fun and Perished Miserably. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

The Chief Defect of Henry King Was chewing little bits of String. At last he swallowed some which tied Itself in ugly Knots inside ...A much-loved classic for children and adults alike since its first publication in 1939, this collection of poems is a truly unforgettable book of moral instruction. Take heed from the lessons learnt by Matilda, who told lies and was burned to death, Jim, who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion, and Rebecca, who slammed doors for fun and perished miserably... http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Were you brought up on A Bad Child's Book of Beasts and Cautionary Tales - and then more of each? If so you will welcome in one volume, all the old favorites from seven earlier volumes. Moral tales, with sly wit and wisdom, illustrated with the original drawings of B.T.B. and Nicholas Bentley. Good news this, for children and parents alike. (Kirkus Reviews) http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

• Title: Cautionary Verses
• New edition
• Illustrations note: 350 b&w illustrations
• Imprint name: Red Fox
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