3 definitions by KilljoyRainbow
Beatrix Potter was an author and illustrator of children's books, active from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
Beatrix grew up alongside her younger brother, Bartram, in a countryside mansion. Her well-to-do parents were very fond of the children, and more or less spoiled them with elaborate holidays to other rural areas in England, and little guinea pigs and rabbits as pets. Beatrix was a quiet yet brilliant girl, and had a very hard time getting her books published, mostly because many publishers were affronted to meet such a straightforward young lady. Frederick Warne, however, was new to the business, and welcomed her. The books were a hit, and the two married. Frederick, however, died a few years later unexpectedly. Beatrix was heartbroken. She married again, and it just wasn't the same, and the other man died quite soon after. She then retired to a beautiful manor near her childhood home, where she managed a farm, writing and painting throughout the rest of her days. Many consider her to be very influential in the world of children's literature.
Beatrix grew up alongside her younger brother, Bartram, in a countryside mansion. Her well-to-do parents were very fond of the children, and more or less spoiled them with elaborate holidays to other rural areas in England, and little guinea pigs and rabbits as pets. Beatrix was a quiet yet brilliant girl, and had a very hard time getting her books published, mostly because many publishers were affronted to meet such a straightforward young lady. Frederick Warne, however, was new to the business, and welcomed her. The books were a hit, and the two married. Frederick, however, died a few years later unexpectedly. Beatrix was heartbroken. She married again, and it just wasn't the same, and the other man died quite soon after. She then retired to a beautiful manor near her childhood home, where she managed a farm, writing and painting throughout the rest of her days. Many consider her to be very influential in the world of children's literature.
by KilljoyRainbow July 6, 2014
'Schnappi' was a German children's television program centered around the titular Schnappi, who is a baby crocodile.
Due to the language and the simplicity of it all, many people who teach German opt to show it to their newer students as an educational experience. It has subsequently become a phenomenon amongst 7th and 8th grade schoolchildren, especially in the Midwestern area of the USA.
Due to the language and the simplicity of it all, many people who teach German opt to show it to their newer students as an educational experience. It has subsequently become a phenomenon amongst 7th and 8th grade schoolchildren, especially in the Midwestern area of the USA.
by KilljoyRainbow July 9, 2014
Contrary to popular belief, this is not just an insult.
Little Black Sambo was a series of children's books from the early- to mid-20th century. It centered around the titular character--a little African-American boy named Sambo--playing in the dirt, having a slice of watermelon, and doing many other things. As you may have guessed, this series is and was EXTREMELY racist. However, at the time it was considered very popular. If your parents or grandparents were children during the 50's or 60's, then ask them about Sambo, because chances are they'll remember him.
It can also be used as a derogatory term, which is explored to a greater length in the other definition of this word.
Little Black Sambo was a series of children's books from the early- to mid-20th century. It centered around the titular character--a little African-American boy named Sambo--playing in the dirt, having a slice of watermelon, and doing many other things. As you may have guessed, this series is and was EXTREMELY racist. However, at the time it was considered very popular. If your parents or grandparents were children during the 50's or 60's, then ask them about Sambo, because chances are they'll remember him.
It can also be used as a derogatory term, which is explored to a greater length in the other definition of this word.
My grandmother gave me a book that she had as a little girl called Little Black Sambo. It was kind of racist...
by KilljoyRainbow July 9, 2014