Dirty Peter
and Other Cautionary Tales
Congratulations: you’ve found a children’s book for adults.
It rhymes. It teaches lessons. It ruins your day.
What you’re getting
One illustrated rhyme-book for adults.
Laugh, wince, and feel oddly grateful for your own bad decisions.
Perfect for the friend who enjoys dark humor and “I shouldn’t laugh” moments.
Short, illustrated stories—easy to dip into, hard to read politely in public.
If you grew up with Struwwelpeter—also known in English as Shock-Headed Peter or Merry Stories and Funny Pictures—you’ll recognize the vibe: cautionary rhymes, “don’t do that” morals, and consequences that do not negotiate. This book is a modern, adults-only twist on that tradition—full of slovenly behavior, bad decisions, and the kind of cheerful cruelty that made the original famous.
FAQ
No. It’s written in the style of classic cautionary children’s books, but it’s meant for adults.
Dark, satirical, and intentionally cruel in that old-fashioned “moral lesson” way.
Yes—this is a rhymed, illustrated collection. Each story teaches a lesson... only not in the conventional way. Rather than a happy ending, the main character of each story pays the price of their mistakes.
A modern “Shock-Headed Peter” for adults
Think slovenly habits, stubborn misbehavior, and ridiculous morals—told in crisp rhymes with funny pictures. If you’re searching for a contemporary Struwwelpeter parody, a Shock-Headed Peter-style satire, or a darkly humorous illustrated rhyme book for adults, you’re in the right place.
About the author
Amir Dori writes modern cautionary rhymes for people who miss the days when stories had consequences.