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Struwwelpeter in English Translation (Dover Children's Classics) Paperback – Music Book, 1 Feb. 2000

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One of the most popular and influential children's book ever written, this time-honored tale ― sure to produce lots of giggles ― describes the gruesome consequences that befall children who torment animals, play with matches, suck their thumbs, refuse to eat, and fidget at meals. A collector's item, written in rhyming couplets and illustrated by the author.
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    0486284697
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    978-0486284699
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  4. Publisher
    Dover Children's
  5. Publication date
    1 Feb. 2000
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    20.78 x 0.25 x 26.57 cm
  8. Print length
    32 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Children's
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Feb. 2000
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ New
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486284697
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486284699
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 kg
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.78 x 0.25 x 26.57 cm
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Pre-school - 3
  • Best Sellers Rank: 64,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 929 ratings

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Customers appreciate the book's great illustrations that accompany the timeless tales and its thought-provoking rhymes. The stories receive positive feedback, with one customer noting they are cautionary tales, and customers find it fun to read. The book evokes positive memories, with one customer mentioning it brought back childhood memories.

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16 customers mention ‘Illustrations’16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in this children's book, finding them sharp and well-suited to the timeless tales, with one customer noting they are hilarious.

"Fantastic book and illustrations. Somewhat outdated but a nice piece of history." Read more

"...It's not very long but the stories are so witty and the illustrations bring everything to life (they're very detailed)...." Read more

"A classic children’s book which is a pleasure to read." Read more

"It's as expected, a well translated version with the classic pictures and the original German at the back too...." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Language’8 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the language of the book, with its thought-provoking rhymes and witty stories, and one customer notes it reflects an ancient style of thinking.

"...It's not very long but the stories are so witty and the illustrations bring everything to life (they're very detailed)...." Read more

"...Bought it for my grandchild - he enjoys it and understands the era and why it was written." Read more

"...to practice my German and was initially disappointed as it is written in English. Fortunately the original German text is at the back." Read more

"...they would read this to children, I find it funny but it is a great poem book. Definitely recommend if you are a horror fan" Read more

7 customers mention ‘Story quality’7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the stories in this book, with one noting its classic twist and another highlighting its cautionary nature.

"...They're all in rhyme and each story teaches a lesson...only not in the conventional way...." Read more

"A collection of classic children's tales. Which by today's standards would scare most children reading children's tales...." Read more

"Very interesting insight into mid nineteenth century German children's literature...." Read more

"...I bought it for my son. Great stories. He loves this book. However, not politically correct, but fun all the same." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Entertainment value’6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, with one describing it as a quick funny read.

"...May not be everybody's cup of tea but I found it intelligently entertaining, for both adults and younger ones." Read more

"A classic children’s book which is a pleasure to read." Read more

"...He loves this book. However, not politically correct, but fun all the same." Read more

"...small children, but for those of more robust disposition it's great fun!" Read more

4 customers mention ‘Memory retention’4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's nostalgic value, with one mentioning how it brought back childhood memories.

"...Brought back so many memories from childhood." Read more

"Loved it. Memorabilia. Present for my parents who read it to me as a child." Read more

"Happy memories for my brother and myself....passing on to 'sophisticated' grandchildren." Read more

"A memory to treasure, and now for our granddaughter to enjoy (or be scared by!) What more can I say?" Read more

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  • Elle
    5.0 out of 5 stars This children's book is genius!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2020
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    This children's book is absolute genius! It's not very long but the stories are so witty and the illustrations bring everything to life (they're very detailed).
    They're all in rhyme and each story teaches a lesson...only not in the conventional way. Rather than a happy ending, the main character of each story pays the price of ther mistakes. In a rather 'gruesome' way...
    May not be everybody's cup of tea but I found it intelligently entertaining, for both adults and younger ones.
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  • Lesley Milligan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in good condition on time.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2025
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    Good size and well printed - I remember this book as a child and it is still holding my attention now. Bought it for my grandchild - he enjoys it and understands the era and why it was written.
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  • Evie
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you don’t eat your soup you will die
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2025
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    Hilarious. Not suitable for either children or adults.
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  • Nicole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 April 2024
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    I got this book because it is quite popular so I thought let's see what it is about.I am such a huge horror fan and I love these poems, definitely not for children so brutal in many ways and I can't believe back then they would read this to children, I find it funny but it is a great poem book. Definitely recommend if you are a horror fan
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  • Parakeet
    4.0 out of 5 stars A classic and well illustrated children’s book .
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2021
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    A classic children’s book which is a pleasure to read.
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  • Jennifer Bamford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Explains my childhood trauma
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2023
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    I gave this book 5 stars because of the nostalgia I felt when seeing the front cover coupled with the potency of my trauma response to some of the actual stories. How is this not banned for children? It's like Black Mirror in written form. Would buy again.
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  • Charlotte Ausel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as described, no issues whatsoever
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 December 2020
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    It's as expected, a well translated version with the classic pictures and the original German at the back too. The book itself was high quality and there isn't anything I can complain about.
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  • Paul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic brilliance!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2013
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    I grew up as a young boy in a home without television......but stacks of books and this was just one amongst the many I used to read through as a little boy. The illustrations are curiously dated and funny now but the one of 'Shock headed Peter' used to give me nightmares! Didn't stop me from growing my own hair long though as a rebel teenager of the 60s!

    I bought this for my two year old Grandson to pass on some of my crazy childhood memories. As with many childrens books from that era it was written and illustrated with a message of what can become of 'naughty boys'!
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  • SassyPants
    5.0 out of 5 stars Illustrated Life Lessons
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 May 2017
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    As part of a Read Harder reading challenge, I have to read poetry in translation that is not about love. Outside of a classroom, I have not had much experience with poetry and therefore I am not very adept in reading and understanding it. I stumbled upon this German book of children's verses. Just my speed! Reading this also brought to mind a big book of illustrated children's verses that my grandmother had given me as a gift. I read and reread those poems many times and loved the drawings. Happy memories!

    Struwwelpeter is a bit different from the poetry book of my youth. The book was written and illustrated in 1845 by a physician for his 3 year old son. The book contains 10 poems that serve as warnings to naughty boys and girls. The title poem is about a messy boy (struwwel means slovenly) with his uncombed hair and dirty nails. Other poem themes are about a girl who plays with matches, a boy who refuses to eat, and a boy who won't sit still at the table. Each child meets a funny and/or gruesome end. The publisher issues an apology for including a poem titled The Story of the Inky Boys, as it may be offensive due to archaic and derogatory language. The poem is about a "wooly-headed black-a-moor" and three nasty boys who taunt him. I think there is a positive message about acceptance in that poem, but others may have a different take. Some people may also take offense at the violent nature and grisly outcomes for some of the naughty children. I don't think these poems are any more violent than a Grimm's fairy tale.

    I read this on my tablet and I think the picture quality was excellent. The illustrations themselves are delightful, detailed, and colorful. The book also contains all of the poems in the original German and a nice biography of the author. Translating poetry must be extremely difficult. While I cannot make a comparison with the German, the English version has rhymes and a good rhythm to the poems. I was completely unfamiliar with this book and am so glad I found it. It is a great piece of history and the lessons are still relevant.
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  • theresa belcourt
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book that my German mom told me about.
    Reviewed in Canada on 20 November 2024
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    Mom used to tell us about this particular book and how things used to be. It’s hilarious and I love it. I didn’t buy it to read to the Grandchildren! Things were so different at the time it was written.
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  • Arno Nering
    5.0 out of 5 stars Struwwelpeter
    Reviewed in Brazil on 21 August 2020
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    Ótimas estórias
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  • franziska
    5.0 out of 5 stars I keep buying it.. my 4th one now!
    Reviewed in Germany on 19 February 2025
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    It was and still is my favorite children’s book! I grew up with it and it reminds me of my grandma. Got the original German version for myself, I keep gifting this to my English speaking friends and they all love it!!!
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  • TwinnyMommy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super!
    Reviewed in Germany on 6 September 2024
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    Genau wie das originale mit tollen Bildern und super übersetzt. Nur Schade, das manche Namen geändert wurden. Wunderschön finde ich, dass die originalen deutschen Gedichte auch drinnen stehen. Also echt klasse gemacht!!
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