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BOOKS by Edward Lear

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Owl and the Pussycat

Owl and the Pussycat more books like this

by E Lear

A picture book version of the classic poem, this time set on a Caribbean island. Detailed and colorful illustrations accompany the text.

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Book of nonsense

Book of nonsense more books like this

by Edward Lear

The owls, hen, larks, and their nests in his beard, are among the fey fauna and peculiar persons inhabiting the uniquely inspired nonsense rhymes and drawings of Lear (20th child of a London stockbroker), whose Book of Nonsense, first published in 1846, stands alone as the ultimate and most loved expression in English of freewheeling, benign, and ...

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Owl and the Pussy Cat

Owl and the Pussy Cat more books like this

by Edward Lear

As he did with Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, Ian Beck here takes a well-known children's classic and adorns it with his inimitably cheerful, inviting and childlike art. He offers young readers an Owl and Pussy-Cat of captivating whimsy and charm, who sail away for a year and a day to be wed and, finally, to dance in frisky celebration by the ...

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The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear

The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear more books like this

by Edward Lear

All nonsense limericks, zany alphabets, Owl and Pussycat, songs, nonsense botany, etc., illustrated by Lear.

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The Owl and the Pussycat Board Book

The Owl and the Pussycat Board Book more books like this

by Edward Lear, Jan Brett (Illustrator)

Now Lear's classic picture book is available in popular board book format! "A fresh version of an old story that's filled with intricate details and touches of humor. A hoot and a howl that's sure to make a splash with young romantics".--"School Library Journal", starred review. Full color.

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The Quangle Wangle's hat

The Quangle Wangle's hat more books like this

by Edward Lear, Louise Voce (Illustrator)

Increasingly amazing characters follow Mr. and Mrs. Canary to nest on the mysterious Quangle Wangle's huge beribboned hat. Readers never see the Quangle Wangle; only an occasional piece of outrageous plumage or bird-like foot peeps out from under his hat.

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The complete verse and other nonsense

The complete verse and other nonsense more books like this

by Edward Lear

This delightful collection, the most comprehensive ever compiled, presents all of Lear's verse and other nonsense writings that have enchanted both children and adults for generations. Includes stories, letters, illustrated alphabets, and previously unpublished material. Illustrations.

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Scroobious Pip more books like this

by Edward Lear, Nancy E Burkert (Illustrator), Ogden Nash

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An Edward Lear Alphabet

An Edward Lear Alphabet more books like this

by Edward Lear, Vladimir Radunsky (Illustrator)

This book, based on Edward Lear's kooky rhymes first written in 1871, teaches children the alphabet. With color illustrations throughout.

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A Was Once an Apple Pie

A Was Once an Apple Pie more books like this

by Suse MacDonald (Adapted by), Edward Lear

A was once an apple pie, PiedyWideyTidyPiedyNice insidey, APPLE PIE!Suse MacDonald adapts Edward Lear's fun-to-say, alphabet rhyme in a picture book that combines the classic with the up-to-date. Bright, bold illustrations are created with handpainted cut paper. A Bear sniffs an Apple pie, a Cat and Dog are friends, an Eel and Fish share an ocean, ...

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Nonsense Songs

Nonsense Songs more books like this

by Lear

Part of the only classic series to combine the best-known texts of children's literature with new, full-color artwork by this generation's top illustrations. In a size that fits nicely into small hands, this meticuously-produced title comes in its own slipcase.

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Bonjour, Mr. Satie more books like this

by Tomie dePaola, Edward Lear

A cat named Mr. Satie comes from Paris to the United States to visit his niece and nephew, Rosalie and Conrad. Mr. Satie amuses the pair with stories about his artistic friends such as Gertrude, Alice, Pablo, and Henri. A guide helps readers identify the people upon whom these characters are based. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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The Scroobius Pip more books like this

by Edward Lear, Nancy Ekholm Burkert (Illustrator), Nancy E Burkett (Illustrator)

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Complete Nonsense

by Edward Lear

The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, while the low price makes them affordable for everyone. Wordsworth's list covers a range of the best-loved stories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairy tales to stories that will appeal to older children and adults alike. ...

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Pelican Chorus and Other Nonsense more books like this

by Edward Lear, Fred Marcellino (Illustrator)

Light-hearted but lavish illustrations adorn three of Lear's nonsense tales: "The New Vestments", "The Pelican Chorus", and "The Owl and the Pussycat".

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A Learical Lexicon: From the Works of Edward Lear more books like this

by Edward Lear

A glossary of humorous and nonsense words featuring unusual spellings, hidden meanings, transposed letters, and onomatopoeic sounds, selected from the letters and other witty writings of the English author/artist.

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Nonsense Books more books like this

by Edward Lear

The collected nonsense of Edward Lear, nineteenth century writer and artist. Contains: The Book of Nonsense, Nonsense Songs and Stories, 100 Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes, An Alphabet, and "How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear."

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The Complete Nonsense Book more books like this

by Edward Lear, Lady Strachey (Editor)

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Edward Lear more books like this

by Edward Lear, Edward Mendelson (Editor), Laura Huliska-Beith (Illustrator)

This collection of 20 humorous poems by Edward Lear shines with irrepressible joy and rhythm and features charming animal characters. Poems include "The Owl and the Pussycat, The Quangle Wangle's Hat", and "Dingle Bank". Also includes biographical information and an introduction to each poem. Full-color illustrations.

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Courtship of Yonghy more books like this

by Edward Lear, Kevin Maddison

The first nonsense poem tells the tale of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo's unsuccessful courtship; the second describes the devouring, by a menagerie of animals, of an old man's unusual costume made of food.

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Pelican Chorus more books like this

by Edward Lear, Kevin Maddison

In two poems the grand King and Queen of the Pelicans live a joyous life on the banks of the Nile and a strange creature's vast hat attracts a wide variety of nesters.

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The Jumblies more books like this

by Edward Lear

An illustrated version of the nonsense poem about a group of people who sail the sea on a sieve. Illustrated with b&w drawings.

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Book of Nonsense more books like this

by Lear Edward Lear

This book begins with a series of humorous limericks about a Lady from Wales, The Old Man from Vienna and others. The second part of the book contains funny songs and stories. The Owl and the Pussy Cat is one of the more famous. Part three is full of humorous songs, poems and rhymes. This is a wonderful book for all ages.

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The new vestments more books like this

by Edward Lear

A man goes for a walk wearing a most unusual outfit--pants made of pork chops, a coat of pancakes, and a jacket of cabbage leaves. The man struts proudly down the street, only to have his outfit eaten bit by bit.

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Edward Lear's Nonsense more books like this

by Edward Lear, James Wines (Illustrator)

An illustrated collection of more than thirty nonsense verses with brief afterwords about the author and the artist.

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