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The Owl and the Pussycat and Other Nonsense Verse

By Edward Lear

Adjectives

whimsical imaginative playful

Genres

Poetry/Verse Humour Classics

What is The Owl and the Pussycat and Other Nonsense Verse about?

Embark on a whimsical journey with an owl and a pussycat who set sail in a beautiful pea-green boat. They traverse the seas for a year and a day, carrying honey and money, until they reach the land where the Bong-tree grows. There, they procure a ring from a pig and are joyfully married by a turkey on the hill. This collection also features other delightful nonsense verses by Edward Lear, filled with playful language and imaginative tales.

About the author

Edward Lear was a talented English author and artist, best known for his playful poems and fun illustrations. He loved writing nonsense verse, with his most famous work being 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat'. Lear's silly stories and quirky drawings continue to make children and adults smile all around the world.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Edition published

1994

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