By Edward Lear (author) , Charlotte Voake (illustrator)
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This stunning new edition of Edward’s Lear’s classic story poem makes a handsome pair to Julia Donaldson’ The Further Adventures of The Owl and the Pussy-cat which is also illustrated by Charlotte Voake. Every familiar of Lear’s tender and comical rhyme is perfectly picked up in the illustrations: the pea-green boat; the honey and money; the Piggy-wig with the ring at the end of his nose.
A glorious final spread shows the happy pair dancing contentedly by the light of the moon! Julia Donaldson, who wrote The Further Adventures of The Owl and the Pussy-cat provides an additional introduction. ~ Julia Eccleshare
Edward Lear's classic poem, The Owl and the Pussy-cat, beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake and introduced with a foreword by Julia Donaldson.
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Edward Lear's classic poem, The Owl and the Pussy-cat , beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake and introduced with a foreword by Julia Donaldson.
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat...
Edward Lear's classic poem has delighted readers of all ages for generations. It is given new life by Charlotte Voake's exquisite illustrations in this beautiful new edition. Introduced by a foreword from world-renowned children's author and Lear devotee, Julia Donaldson, this is a book to be treasured by Lear fans both old and young. Be sure to look out for Julia Donaldson's sequel to this much-loved poem, The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat.
Edward Lear wrote his most famous nonsense poem 'The Owl and the Pussycat' as a get-well treat for a friend’s young daughter. It was later published in 1870 making him a household name.
Born in 1812, Lear showed a remarkable talent for drawing from an early age and earnt his living as a draughtsman for the Zoological Society of London. In 1846 he published a collection of his verses, A Book of Nonsense, which became extremely popular with children and adults alike.
Reflecting Lear’s own artistic talents, this edition includes some of his own drawings of birds and glimpses into the life of the man himself.
“He reads, but he cannot speak Spanish, He cannot abide ginger beer; Ere the days of his pilgrimage vanish, How pleasant to know Mr Lear!”
Each poem in this collection is brought to life with a series of illustrations by Robert Ingpen, who has also added his own discovery of the Botany of Bong-tree Land.
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Edward Lear's classic poem, The Owl and the Pussy-cat, beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake and introduced with a foreword by Julia Donaldson. The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Owl and the Pussy-Cat and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Stories in Verse, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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The Owl and the Pussy-Cat was written by Edward Lear and published by Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat has 32 pages
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