Cautionary Verses — Hilaire Belloc

Do you remember Matilda who told such dreadful lies, Rebecca who slammed doors for fun and perished miserably, or Henry King who chewed bits of string? Hilaire Belloc's famous Cautionary Verses was first published in 1940 and has remained a constant favorite among adults and children ever since. Witty, memorable, and always instructive, many generations have laughed and learned with Matilda the liar, and Jim who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion. This exclusive audio CD production of Cautionary Verses, with selected unabridged verses, brings Belloc's unique blend of rhyme and humor to a new audience. Husband and wife team Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres perform together with impeccable timing, obvious enjoyment and real character -- a most memorable and sparkling listen.