Edward Lear's Nonsense Verse

Description

A delightful picture book for young children, bringing new life to five of Edward Lears best-loved nonsense verses. Zany characters leap across the pages in a colourful fantasy world where nothing is what it seems and anything is possible. It is the ideal way to introduce young children to the work of Edward Lear. The bright, appealing illustrations are more child-friendly than the other more esoteric editions currently available.

Author description

Edward Lear was born in London and Started writing poetry as a teenager. He was to become one of the founders of imaginative children's literature. Joanthan Bentley was born in York; he now lives in Australia, where he works full-time as an illustrator.

Table of contents

The Owl and the Pussy Cat The Pobble Who had no Toes The Pelican Chorus The Jumblies The Quangle Wangle's Hat