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by Heinrich Hoffmann (Author)
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Product Description
1845 children’s book relates the consequences that befall children who torment animals, play with matches, suck their thumbs, etc.


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Text: English, German (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (April 7, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486284697
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486284699
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,112 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #3 in  Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > German
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Grim Delight, March 21, 2001
By Paula E. Harris "paula442" (San Francisco, California United States) - See all my reviews
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I read this little gem in 4th grade--my best friend stumbled across it somehow and showed it to me and we were both fascinated and disgusted (and a little frightened) by the stories and, more directly, by the charmingly rustic drawings. The now infamous story of Little Suck-a-Thumb made us both very relieved that we were, neither one, thumb-suckers. (the Red Long-Legged Scissor Man haunts me to this day...such a vivid and menacing figure, doncha think?) With Augustus--many modern women wish it were so easy to "become a little string". And as far as Harriet and the matches--I only wish my kitties would cry for me as Harriet's did...But I recommend this book heartily for adults who love the grim aspects of the Grimm fairy tales and anyone who liked the any Victorian/Edwardian "fairy stories" as a child (the original "Little Black Sambo" is another good vintage child's book...anyone reading it will see the racial aspects of the book are virtually non-existent. It only makes me hungry for pancakes!). Parental cautions? I am buying this for not only me but for my 7-month-old daughter. As to whether she will get to read it or not...well, I dunno. I think I will also buy a copy of "Peter Rabbit" as well. Mr MacGregor is a little less scary than the nasty red-long-legged Scissor Man.
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5.0 out of 5 stars There's a lesson in this...., January 15, 2001
It's hard not to burst into xenophobic raptures when contemplating this bizarre little book. I mean, where else could a children's book of such an austere and humourless moral tone have originated than nineteenth century Germany? Have you heard the story of Harriet who played with matches? She BURNS TO DEATH! What should happen to naughty Conrad who sucks his thumbs when his mother isn't looking? The Long Legged Scissor Man leaps out of a door and CUTS HIS THUMBS OFF WITH A HUGE PAIR OF SHEARS, OF COURSE! And what of Augustus, who wouldn't eat his soup? HE STARVES TO DEATH! Naturally!

The only thing more ghastly than reading this to your lovely child as she or he is tucked up in bed is reading it in the original German: fear not if you don't understand German; in fact it's even better that way: far more scary!

And all illustrated in the most grotesque fashion, sure to surprise, delight and permanently derange even the most pleasantly disposed child.

Well, it never did me any harm...

Olly Buxton
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars They don't write them like this anymore (m), December 1, 1999
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My mother & I were both raised on this book. It didn't scare us because the horrid, nasty things were all happening to children who were being particularly bad, and the so-called violence was as unrealistic as the witch eating Hansel & Gretel. Even a small child can distinguish these "tall tales" from reality. I will admit, that we grew up to be particularly law-abiding adults. Maybe there is a connection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Family Tradition
My German Grandmother used to read this book to us kids (in her own version) because she had the german version. So she translated it to us. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Susan D. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Childrens book for another era
First of all, notice that this book was first published in 1845. It was created as a birthday present for the author's 3 years old kid. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nelson H. Ferrari

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
My sister and I had this book when we were little. Now I bought it for my daughter in English translation. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Gross

5.0 out of 5 stars What a find!
Growing up my Dad changed the name of "Sucka thumb" to "pick a nose" for one of my sisters!!
It worked, trust me!! It took me forever to find these books again!
Published 6 months ago by Susan Chavez

5.0 out of 5 stars Struwwelpeter in English


Was surprised to learn the book had been translated into English. My wife is from Austria and has had a German print for years. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Leland C. Jacobs

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with "Struwpie"
I had ordered 2 copies which arrived promptly and in excellent condition. My mom is a native born German and was VERY happy and surprised to receive a memorial gift from her youth!
Published 15 months ago by Andi

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Blast form the Past
This is another book I loved as a child. I Liked it so much because it was different. I had forgotten about it until I saw show on TV about the Tiger Lilies. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Angela Tull

5.0 out of 5 stars English Struwwelpeter
Growing up, my Mom read this book to me and now I can read it to my son. The English translation is accurate and the meaning from the original (German) text is not altered one... Read more
Published on May 13, 2007 by T. Hatch

4.0 out of 5 stars Britains can still benefit greatly from this book
In the latter part of the late 19.th century this book could have originated in every European country, or the US of that time. Read more
Published on March 11, 2007 by Frank N. Furter

1.0 out of 5 stars Innocent trees died for this...
My mother's mother was German and raved about this book. My mother bought it for me and my brother when we were quite young. It gave both of us nightmares. Read more
Published on February 5, 2007 by Sarah C. Totton

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