The Owl and the Pussycat

by Edward Lear

Overview

Librivox's weekly poetry project for the week of January 22, 2006: The Owl and the Pussycat is a famous nonsense poem by Edward Lear, first published in 1871. Its most notable feature is the introduction of the runcible spoon.
(Summary from wikipedia.org)

Editorial Reviews

Roger Ebert

Anne Mortimer’s illustrations are a magical companion to Lear’s immortal whimsy.

From the Publisher

"Galdone uses his imagination to extend Lear's ideas, creating a memorable version suitable for the youngest." Kirkus Reviews

Children's Literature - Elisabeth Greenberg

This re-issued folktale classic is a treasure. Paul Galdone illustrates fanciful, joyous pictures of Edward Lear’s delightful nonsense tale. A large crowd of expressive cats and owls in holiday dress wave goodbye to the intrepid explorers, Owl and Pussy-cat, while an alert sandpiper watches from a post and leaping fish join in the adieus. Owl and Pussy-cat sing their love songs with joy and then go in search of a wedding ring, nearly falling out of the boat in their eagerness. Finally, having obtained the ring from Piggy-wig they are married by the Turkey on the hill. Then comes dancing in the light of the silvery moon. This wonderful book, filled with detail and beauty, combines Lear’s humor and rhythm-and-rhyme with Galdone’s love of the natural world and its animal life. Perfect for a cuddly read before nap or bedtime. Reviewer: Elisabeth Greenberg; Ages 4 to 8.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169221527
Publisher:	DISCOS PALMAS
Publication date:	07/09/2019
Sales rank:	343,438

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