Cautionary Verses by Mr Hilaire Belloc (English) Paperback Book

Description: Cautionary Verses by Mr Hilaire Belloc, B.T.B., Quentin Blake A very funny classic anthology of moral instruction!If you are you prone to telling tales or running away then ignore these poems at your peril or you might suffer the same fate as Matilda, Who told lies and was Burned to Death or Jim, Who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a Lion!First published over a hundred years ago, Hilaire Bellocs tongue-in-cheek poems of moral instruction for children, with amusing illustrations by B.T.B. and Quentin Blake, are as sharp, funny and memorable as ever.First published in 1939, this is a much-loved classic for children and adults alike with B.T.B.s original illustrations and more recent pictures and an Introduction by Quentin Blake.Contains the infamous lessons learnt by Matilda, Who told lies and was Burned to Death; Jim, Who ran away form his nurse and was eaten by a Lion; and Rebecca, Who slammed doors for Fun and Perished Miserably... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Hilaire Belloc was born in France and educated at Newmans Oratory School and at Balliol College, Oxford. From 1906 to 1910 he was Liberal MP for Salford and literary editor of the Morning Post. As well as writing books of verse and novels, he also wrote on religious, social and political topics. Promotional "Headline" A very funny classic anthology of moral instruction! Details ISBN0241378907 Audience Age 9-11 Year 2019 Illustrator Quentin Blake ISBN-10 0241378907 ISBN-13 9780241378908 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-10-03 Imprint Puffin Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 352 DEWEY 821.8 Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-03 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Author Quentin Blake Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2019-10-14 AU Release Date 2019-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125874483;

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