Publisher's Synopsis
Pothooks and Perseverance: Or The A B C Serpent is a children's book written and illustrated by Walter Crane, originally published in 1886. The book is a charming and educational tale that follows the adventures of a curious serpent who is determined to learn the alphabet. The serpent encounters various obstacles and challenges along the way, but with perseverance and determination, he ultimately succeeds in his quest.The book features Crane's signature style of bold and colorful illustrations, which bring the story to life and capture the imagination of young readers. The text is written in a playful and engaging tone that makes it easy for children to follow along and learn from the serpent's journey.In addition to teaching the alphabet, Pothooks and Perseverance also promotes the values of hard work, persistence, and dedication. It encourages children to never give up on their goals and to always strive for excellence in everything they do.Overall, Pothooks and Perseverance: Or The A B C Serpent is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of children. It is a must-read for parents and educators who are looking for a fun and educational book to share with young readers.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.
