By Edward Lear (author) , Robert Ingpen (illustrator) Part of the Templar Classics: Ingpen series
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The best-loved nonsense rhymes of Edward Lear including The Jumblies and The Dong with the Luminous Nose are beautifully presented in this handsome edition. Each of the nine rhymes is lavishly illustrated by the award-winning Australian illustrator. There is additional information about Edward Lear as well as recipe for Bong-fruit chutney to finish off!
“They dined on mince, and slices of quince, which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon.”
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Jump aboard the pea-green boat and enter the enchanting world of Edward Lear. This beautiful collection of Lear's best-loved nonsense verse is published to coincide with the Bicentenary of his birth in May 2012. Rediscover the Owl and the Pussycat, The Jumblies, and The Dong with a Luminous Nose. Learn what happened to The New Vestments of the old man from the kingdom of Tess and take a stroll through Bong Tree Land.
A unique gift for adults and children to enjoy for centuries to come.
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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“They dined on mince, and slices of quince, which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon.” Jump aboard the pea-green boat and enter the enchanting world of Edward Lear. This beautiful collection of Lear's best-loved nonsense verse is published to coincide with the Bicentenary of his birth in May 2012.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Owl and the Pussycat and Other Nonsense and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old
The Owl and the Pussycat and Other Nonsense features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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The Owl and the Pussycat and Other Nonsense was written by Edward Lear and published by Templar Publishing
The Owl and the Pussycat and Other Nonsense has 48 pages
Yes it is part of Templar Classics: Ingpen series
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