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Originally published in Germany as: Der Struwwelpeter
Alternate title: Shock-headed Peter

The story of Struwwelpeter is just over 150 years old and tells of a young lad whose name when translated into English is Slovenly Peter. Other characters in this classic collection of... read more

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Wenn die Kinder artig sind kommt zu ihnen das Chriskind; wenn sie ihre Suppe essen und das Brot auch nicht vergessen, wenn sie ohne Lärm zu machen, still sind bei den Siebensachen, beim Spaziergehn auf den Gassen von Mama sich führen lassen, bringt es ihnen Gut's genung und ein schönes Bilderbuch.

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This is book 391 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

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  1. Heinrich Hoffmann (Author)
  2. Heinrich Hoffmann (Illustrator)

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Original Language: German
Publisher: Ruetten and Loening
Country: Germany
Publication Date: 1845
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Page Count: 25

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