Owl and the Pussycat

by Edward Lear, Anne Mortimer (Illustrator)

Overview

In this beautifully illustrated edition of the beloved nonsense poem by Edward Lear, Anne Mortimer takes the reader on the delightful voyage of the Owl and the Pussycat as they sail across the sea and travel into lush jungles, all by the light of the moon. Filled with rich detail and breathtaking artwork, this is a glowing tribute to the power of true love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060272289
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	08/01/2006
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an author and illustrator who popularized limericks and is perhaps best known for his poem "The Owl and the Pussycat."

Anne Mortimer is the author and illustrator of Bunny's Easter Egg and Pumpkin Cat. She has illustrated many other children's books, including Santa's Snow Cat by Sue Stainton, A Pussycat's Christmas by Margaret Wise Brown, and The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear. She lives in southwest England.

What People are Saying About This

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

Editorial Reviews

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

Roger Ebert

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

From the Publisher

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.

Children's Literature - Elisabeth Greenberg