Edward Gorey Cautionary Tales for Children Vintage Hardcover Hilaire Belloc 2002

MAKE AN OFFER Follow me on ig @sirensongemporium Edward Gorey Cautionary Tales for Children Vintage Hardcover Hilaire Belloc 2002 Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc Rediscovered and Illustrated by Edward Gorey Published by Harcourt Books in 2002 May be first edition (see photo) For readers of any age, a witty and strikingly irreverent collection of moral guidance Most notable among prolific English satirist Hilaire Belloc's writings are the sharp and clever admonishments he composed for children. Collected here and illustrated to wonderful haunting effect by Edward Gorey, these short, funny pieces offer moral instruction for all types of mischief makers-from a certain young Jim, "who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion," to the tale of Matilda, "who told lies and was burned to death"—and add up to a delightful read for any fan of Roald Dahl or Shel Silverstein. Vintage book is in good to acceptable condition with several library markers inside, a ripped page, and two small stains (see photos and video). Some minor wear from age. Color shades may vary due to the photo lighting Thanks for visiting my closet! Please let me know if you have any questions.