The Child's Picture And Verse Book: Commonly Called Otto Speckter's Fable Book (1850)

The Child's Picture and Verse Book, commonly known as Otto Speckter's Fable Book, is a classic children's book originally published in 1850 by Wilhelm Hey. The book features a collection of fables and moral tales, each accompanied by charming illustrations and simple rhyming verse. The stories cover a range of topics, from the importance of honesty and hard work to the dangers of greed and selfishness. The illustrations, created by Otto Speckter, are colorful and whimsical, capturing the attention and imagination of young readers. This book has been a beloved classic for generations, and remains a cherished addition to any child's library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Mary Howitt was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1799. With her husband, William Howitt, she wrote more than 180 books, including the poem "The Spider and the Fly: An Apologue: A New Version of an Old Story", which first appeared in "The New Year's Gift".