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Issue Details: First known date: 1910-1919... 1910-1919 War Babies ABC
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Each page (one for each letter of the alphabet) contains a large cartoon-like illustration accompanying a short poem based on some aspect of World War I. For example:
A for the Anzac
The son of his dad;
When he charges with bayonet
They yell, 'Kamarad!'

Notes

  • Epigraph:
    This book has been written
    For folks of all ages;
    The Rich Man and Poor Man
    Who work for their wages.
    For Parsons and Pugilists,
    Actors, and such;
    BUT NOT
    For the German,
    With his 'Sprechen sie Deutsche.'
  • Inside covers and back cover contain poems and illustrations by the author advertising 'Old Dutch Cleanser', 'Goblin Soap', and 'Williams' Talc Powder'.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Alternative title: Kids' Cannon
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: W. C. Penfold , 1910-1919 .
      Extent: 28p.
      Description: illus. (b & w)
      Note/s:
      • Cover notes:
        • 'This book is a joint gift of "Old Dutch Cleanser", "Goblin Soap", and "Williams' Talc Powder". Any sum you pay for it goes to help To-Day's cause.'
        • 'For The War Chest Fund.'
      • Title page note (at foot): 'The Bombardment opens on the next page.'
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