Slovenly Betsy

By Heinrich Hoffmann

'Slovenly Betsy' is a children's rhyme book written by Heinrich Hoffmann. These rhymes, which combine elements of Roald Dahl, Charles Addams, and the Old Testament, are cautionary tales about unruly children. They cover the seven deadly sins of childhood and depict the potential negative consequences of misbehavior, as seen from the life of the book's main character, Betsy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Press
• Release date: Nov 20, 2019
• ISBN: 4057664143907

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Heinrich Hoffmann

Slovenly Betsy

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4057664143907

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BY

DR. HENRY HOFFMAN

With Numerous Illustrations in Color from the Original Designs by Walter Hayn

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BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Slovenly Betsy

PHOEBE ANN, THE PROUD GIRL

THE DREADFUL STORY OF PAULINE AND THE MATCHES

WHAT HAPPENED TO LAZY CHARLOTTE

THE CRY-BABY

THE STORY OF ROMPING POLLY

THE STORY OF A DIRTY CHILD

ENVIOUS MINNIE

THE LITTLE GLUTTON

SOPHIE SPOILALL

BY

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DR. HENRY HOFFMAN

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With Numerous Illustrations

in Color from the

Original Designs by

Walter Hayn

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APPLEWOOD BOOKS

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BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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This edition of Slovenly Betsy was originally published in 1911.

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Slovenly Betsy

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Betsy would never wash herself

When from her bed she rose,