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Struwwelpeter

Struwwelpeter is a book with lots of stories in it that some grown-ups read to their kids. The book was first written a long time ago by a man named Heinrich Hoffmann. The stories are about kids who do things that they aren't supposed to do, and then they get into trouble.

For example, there's a story about a boy named Conrad. Conrad sucks his thumb all the time, and his parents don't like that. One day, a man comes along and cuts off Conrad's thumbs because he won't stop sucking them.

Another story is about a girl named Pauline. Pauline doesn't like to eat her soup, so she doesn't grow up strong and healthy. Instead, she gets really skinny.

The stories in Struwwelpeter can be very scary and might make some kids feel afraid or sad. That's why it's important for grown-ups to know if their kids are ready to hear these stories. Some kids might enjoy hearing them, while others might not.
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