The Owl and the Pussycat

By Anne Mortimer, Edward Lear

Price: $17.99

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The Owl and the Pussycat

By Anne Mortimer, Edward Lear

Price: $17.99

About the Book

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: 9780060272289
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Aug 1, 2006
List price: $17.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 9.350 in (w) x 9.350 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Nursery Rhymes
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
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Anne Mortimer

Biography

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.

Edward Lear

Biography

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.”

Reviews

“Anne Mortimer’s illustrations are a magical companion to Lear’s immortal whimsy.” — Roger Ebert

“This delightfully charming creation does, indeed, ‘dance by the light of the moon.’” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Lear’s poem is beautifully illustrated…A charming presentation.” — School Library Journal

About the Book

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: 9780060272289
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Aug 1, 2006
List price: $17.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 9.350 in (w) x 9.350 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Nursery Rhymes
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Anne Mortimer

Biography

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.

Edward Lear

Biography

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.”

Reviews

“Anne Mortimer’s illustrations are a magical companion to Lear’s immortal whimsy.” — Roger Ebert

“This delightfully charming creation does, indeed, ‘dance by the light of the moon.’” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Lear’s poem is beautifully illustrated…A charming presentation.” — School Library Journal

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