The bad child's book of beasts vs When we were very young: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Humorous poetry, Children's poetry, Children, English poetry, Poetry, Children's fiction
The bad child's book of beasts
Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was an Anglo-French writer and historian. He was one of the most productive writers in England in the early twentieth century. He was a well-known writer, poet, satirist,…
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When we were very young
A collection of poems reflecting the experiences of a little English boy growing up in the early part of the twentieth century.
The verdict
- Readers rate When we were very young highest: When we were very young 4.2 · The bad child's book of beasts 3.7.
- When we were very young has the widest readership — 27415 ratings behind its score.
- The bad child's book of beasts runs the darker storyline; When we were very young stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The bad child's book of beasts | When we were very young | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (241) | 4.2 (27415) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (33) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.5 (316) |
Reception
| The bad child's book of beasts | When we were very young | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 241 | 27415 |
| Editions | 61 | 63 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 282 | 9084 |
| Reading it now | 19 | 507 |
| Written reviews | 33 | 1056 |
| Wikipedia attention | 297 | 3484 |
| Pages | 47 | 112 |