STRUWWELPETER HC – Heinrich Hoffmann

p strong A luxurious gift edition of the classic book of iconic illustrated cautionary tales /strong /p p strong em Struwwelpeter /em has been a favourite of children and parents all over the world since its first publication in 1845. Rediscover these wildly inventive cautionary tales, which have inspired popular culture for generations! /strong /p p Meet Shock-headed Peter, Conrad Suck-a-Thumb, Harriet and the Matches, Johnny Head-in-Air, Fidgety Philip, Augustus Who Would Not Eat His Soup and many more … and discover the unfortunate – and always imaginative – fates that befall them! /p p Widely acknowledged as one of the most popular and influential children’s books ever written, em Struwwelpeter /em has been translated into at least forty languages, and inspired countless contemporary interpretations, including em Edward Scissorhands /em . Mark Twain produced a translation, and renown children’s writer Maurice Sendak described it as “one of the most beautiful books in the world”. /p p strong This new hardback gift edition includes the original artwork, as well as new content about the author and the book’s original publication. /strong /p