Grade
3-6
Hilaire Belloc, Basil Blackwood
Cautionary Tales for Children
Paperback
(Digireads.com Publishing Feb. 11, 2020)
One of Hilaire Belloc’s most famous works, “Cautionary Tales for Children” satirizes a genre of admonitory children’s literature popular in England in the 19th century. The seven stories contained in this work are macabre parodies of childhood lessons, and will entertain more sophisticated readers who can appreciate these tales of disproportionate punishment. Presented in a classic picture book style, Belloc has captured the foibles of children like Jim, who let go of his nurse’s hand and was eaten by a lion; Matilda, who told lies, and was burned to death; and Henry King who swallowed string. The consequences range from naughty children being whimsically eaten by lions, to stern reprimands for a boy who fires a loaded gun at his sister. Originally written nearly a century ago, Belloc’s sprightly verses are a quick and cathartic read which reflects upon a trend in children’s literature from yesteryear. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
- ISBN
- 142096609X / 9781420966091
- Pages
- 82
- Weight
- 4.0 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.5 x 0.21 in.
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