Cautionary Verses

Author: Hilaire Belloc

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  • : $22.99 AUD
  • : 9780099295310
  • : Penguin Random
  • : Penguin Random house
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  • : 0.256
  • : January 1995
  • : 200mm X 132mm X 25mm
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : Hilaire Belloc
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  • : 821.8
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  • : 350 b&w illustrations
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Barcode 9780099295310
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Description

The Chief Defect of Henry King Was chewing little bits of String. At last he swallowed some which tied Itself in ugly Knots inside ...A much-loved classic for children and adults alike since its first publication in 1939, this collection of poems is a truly unforgettable book of moral instruction. Take heed from the lessons learnt by Matilda, who told lies and was burned to death, Jim, who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion, and Rebecca, who slammed doors for fun and perished miserably...

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A gorgeous new edition of this hilarious classic anthology of moral instruction!

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