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![]() Struwwelpeter was an instant success when it was published in 1845. The illustrations are credited with helping to make the stories so memorable. They are simple but highly expressive, and they often feature exaggerated features and exaggeratedly silly situations. The illustrations in Struwwelpeter are as iconic as the stories themselves. The stories also feature outlandish characters, such as the frighteningly tall and wild-haired Shock-Headed Peter. The stories include The Story of Little Suck-a-Thumb, about a boy who sucks his thumb despite warnings, and The Story of Cruel Frederick, about a child who mistreats animals and eventually is eaten by a lion. The stories in Struwwelpeter are mostly cautionary, and they often involve terrifying consequences for children who misbehave. The stories are designed to teach children good behavior and to inspire them to stay away from bad habits. It consists of ten stories, each with its own rhyme, moral lesson, and accompanying illustration. The book is highly acclaimed for its morality tales, humorous rhymes, and funny illustrations. ![]() Struwwelpeter is a classic collection of children’s stories written in German by Heinrich Hoffmann in 1845. Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures by Heinrich Hoffmann Summary of the Book Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures by Heinrich Hoffmann. ![]()
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