In the slant book, a go cart, a newsboy, and the force of gravity make for a most excellent adventure in a busy american town. The slant book about this book international childrens library. This recording of peter newells the slant book 1910 kicks off voiced renderings by librivox of public domain books in the international. This is a fun book that many generations of children have enjoyed. The project gutenberg ebook of the slant book, by peter. The slant book where bobby lives there is a hill a hill so steep and high, twould fill the bill for jack and jill their famous act to try. Working over eighty years ago, newell remains as profoundly enjoyableuand incredibly popularuas ever.
The project gutenberg ebook of the slant book, by peter newell this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Peter newell childrens bks the slant book by peter s. Peter newell 1862 1924 this recording of peter newell s the slant book 1910 kicks off voiced renderings by librivox of public. As an added bonus, the book is actually set on a slant. Published in the states in 1910, newells the slant book was one of the earliest picturebooks and one which was postmodern before it became a trendy thing. As an added bonus, the book is actually set on a slant explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. The slant book by peter newell read by denny sayers d. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Librivox recording of the slant book by peter newell. Besides his own books, newell illustrated mark twains innocents abroad and lewis carrolls alice in wonderland and through the looking glass. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The slant book where bobby lives there is a hill a hill so steep and high, twould fill the bill for jack and jill their famous act to try once bobbys gocart broke away and down this hill it kited. The story, told in verse, is about an infant in a pram that runs away down the hill. The slant book the slant book peter newell youtube. Peter newell has 100 books on goodreads with 6968 ratings.
Because it is the story of what happens when little bobbys baby carriage goes out of control and rolls downhill, the entire book is printed at an angle. The slant book by peter newell abebooks passion for books. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The slant book peter newell childrens books 9780804805322.
Peter newell 1862 1924 began his career painting portraits, using crayons as a medium, before turning to childrens book. A literal hole on each page traces the bullets path as it wreaks havoc across various scenes until it meets its match in a. It can be read to all ages and read by confident young readers. Peter newell 18621924 the slant book is literally the shape of a parallelogram, with the spine of the book running down one side. The slant book by newell, peter 18621924 seller mw books ltd. Publication date 1910 collection iacl language english. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. He created picture books and illustrated new editions of many childrens books. While fooling with a gun, tom potts shoots a bullet that seems to be unstoppable. Title the slant book contributor names newell, peter, 18621924.
Published 1910 condition very good copy in the original clothbacked pictorial boards. The slant book peter newell 1862 1924 this recording of peter newell s the slant book 1910 kicks off voiced renderings by librivox of public domain books in the international childrens digital library icdl. Published in the states in 1910, newell s the slant book was one of the earliest picturebooks and one which was postmodern before it became a trendy thing. The careless nurse screamed in dismay but bobby was delighted he clapped his hands. The slant book peter newell childrens books 9780804805322 by newell, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. The slant book the slant book is literally the shape of a parallelogram, with the spine of the book running down one side. Peter newell s most popular book is the slant book. A favorite with all my sons in the 1960s and one of them requested his own copy as his older brother took the original.
Light fading on the front board and wear to the extremities, near fine. Tuttle is proud to be reissuing his three classic works, sure to delight the young and old alike. The slant book by peter newell free at loyal books. The cover and pages are actually slanted, not with 90 corners. The slant book by peter newell published in 1910 was an unusual publication instead of being a perfect rectangle like most books, it was a slopey shape called a rhomboid. The slant book by peter newell, first edition abebooks passion for books. This picture book filled with rhyming poetry tells a story of all the mishaps that can occur when things are on a slant. The project gutenberg ebook of the slant book, by peter newell. Author and illustrator peter newell read this book the slant book. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Peter sheaf hersey newell march 5, 1862 january 15, 1924 was an american artist and writer. This book hopped back on my radar during my 2014 visit to the nypls. He is the author of the tuttle classics the hole book, the slant book, and. Interesting childrens book made on an actual slant at the beginning of the 1900s.
The slant book illustrated edition, by peter newell 1910, this charming story took the shape of a rhomboid and told the story of a baby carriage careening down a hill and all that was encountered during this exciting and charming ride. Buy a cheap copy of the slant book by peter newell. The slant book is literally the shape of a parallelogram, with the spine of the book running down one side. The slant book can be listened to while viewing a beautiful facscimile edition at the link provided on this disk. Written in a,b,a,b rhyming format, we follow the baby in the pram as the reading tilts the book and sets him on his way down streets, paths and farm land. The slant book is literally the shape of a parallelogram. See all books authored by peter newell, including the hole book, and the slant book, and more on. The slant book by peter newell free ebook project gutenberg. First, tuttle reprinted the slant book, the most outrageous of the three. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Newell 1989, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay.
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