Heinrich Hoffmann (Jun 13, 1809 - Sep 20, 1894) was a German psychiatrist and author of some short works of literature, most notable of which is Der Struwwelpeter, a book with illustrations depicting kids misbehaving. Hoffmad had a practice of his own, worked for a clinic for poor people and taught anatomy at the Senckenberg Foundation. As a writer he worked mostly authored children’s literature, but also wrote satire and mature poetry. He was an active member of several public organizations, such as Mozart Foundation.
Der Struwwelpeter is children’s book by Heinric Hoffmann. It is composed from ten rhymed short stories about misbehaving kids. Each story has a certain and unambiguous moral told in comprehensive way. This short but colourful book can be a very effective tool of upbringing of little children. Read this book to your kids, to show them benefits of being good and downsides of being naughty!
