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Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis, better known as C. J. Dennis, (1876-1938) was an Australian poet known for his humorous poems, especially "The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke", published in the early 20th century. Though Dennis's work is less well known today, his 1916 publication of The Sentimental Bloke sold 65,000 copies in its first year, and by 1917 he was the most prosperous poet in Australian history. A book for Kids: Illustrated by Clarence James Dennis.This book is described as "a thorough introduction to classic literature" and a "unique collection (that) brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim's Progress and Othello." It is supposed to offer everything from "Shakespeare's finesse to Oscar Wilde's wit"
Do you remember 'The Triantiwontigongolope'? Or 'The Song of the Sulky Stockman'? In 1921, C. J. Dennis dedicated A Book for Kids to children 'over four and under four-and-eighty' and it has been making Australian children laugh ever since. With a foreword by Andy Griffiths, Black Dog Books is bringing C. J. Dennis to a new generation of readers. As Phillip Adams says, it's 'an Australian classic'.
The much-loved poem Hist!, by famous Australian poet C. J. Dennis (1876 - 1938), is a delightful and fun read that grips children's imaginations through an artful use of word sounds. The poem tells of a scary walk through the park. And yes, in the dark! The beautiful illustrations build playful suspense and then reveal absurd scares.
"A Book for Kids" by C. J. Dennis is a classic collection of Australian children's poetry, first published in 1921. Clarence James Dennis, often known as C. J. Dennis, was an Australian poet renowned for his use of vernacular language and his ability to capture the spirit of the Australian people. "A Book for Kids" is one of his most well-known works and has become a beloved classic in Australian literature. Key features of "A Book for Kids" include: Diverse Characters and Settings: The poems in the collection feature a wide array of characters, both human and animal, set against the backdrop of rural and urban Australia. Dennis brings to life the quirks and characteristics of various person...
What in the world is a Triantiwontigongolope, you say?! Well! The Triantiwontigongolope is an imaginary, funny and quirky bug that is loved by children and adults everywhere. While he may not have the best of manners and he has a snubbish nose too, he trembles if you tickle him and purrs quite proudly when you call him by his name. The Triantiwontigongolope poem was written by Australian author, Clarence James Dennis in his Books for Kids, and is reimagined here by children's book author, Vivian Bouet.
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The Sentimental Bloke tells the story of Bill, a member of a larrikin push (or gang) in Melbourne's Little Lonsdale red-light district, who encounters Doreen, a young woman "of some social aspiration", in a local market. Narrated by Bill, the poems chronicle their courtship and marriage, detailing his transformation from a violence-prone gang ......