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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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The Child'S Picture And Verse Book: Commonly Called Otto Speckter'S Fable Book, With The Original German And With French

The Child'S Picture And Verse Book: Commonly Called Otto Speckter'S Fable Book, With The Original German And With French

Howitt, Mary

Paperback

Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354361250
ISBN13: 9789354361258
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into a world where animals speak in gentle rhyme and every picture whispers a lesson. The Child's Picture and Verse Book, commonly called Otto Speckter's Fable Book, pairs Mary Howitt's beloved English verse with the original German and French texts, inviting young readers and language learners alike to delight in the magic of classic nursery verse poems. Each illustrated fable collection within these pages is a treasure trove of moral tales in rhyme, where foxes, hares, and birds teach kindness, wit, and wisdom-perfect for bedtime read aloud moments that linger in memory. First published in the Victorian era, this enchanting bilingual verse storybook stands as a luminous bridge between 19th century German literature and the English nursery tradition. The animal fables for children, inspired by Aesop and reimagined through the lens of European folklore, offer both entertainment and gentle guidance. With its antique illustrated children's classics charm, the book is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the heart, making it an ideal introduction to German and French language learning for curious minds. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For families seeking timeless stories, educators nurturing bilingual curiosity, or collectors of Victorian era children's books, this edition is more than a keepsake; it is a cultural treasure, restored for new generations to cherish and share.

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