A Book for Kids

C. J. Dennis

1976 Edition

Note

This 1976 collection, A Book for Kids is based on the C.J. Dennis collection of the same name which was originally published in 1921. There appear to be a number of omissions from the original, hence its listing as a separate publication.

Dust-jacket Synopsis

C. J. Dennis was famous as a writer for adults long before he began to write for children. He and his wife had no children of their own, and the first story he wrote especially for young people was for a friend's son, who was in hospital following an accident. The story was all about some strange people called the Glugs, who lived in the land of Gosh.

Dennis went on to put together A Book for Kids, a marvellous collection of verse and stories, illustrated with his own sketches. His wife later recalled: "I never knew Den more happy than when he was doing A Book for Kids."

One day he brought out his cover design to show her — a sketch of a baby reading a book. They realised something was wrong: the baby's big toes were on the outside of its feet! Dennis laughed and returned to correct the drawing.

Dennis understood children — especially how to make them laugh — and this collection, with favourites like "The Triantiwontigongolope", "The Ant Explorer", "The Circus", "The Band", "Our Cow" and "The Swagman", has entertained generations of readers.

This edition features full colour illustrations, preserving the vitality and humour of Dennis’s work for new audiences.