Books with title The Owl and the Pussycat

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.

Visions in Poetry is an innovative and award-winning series of classic poems re-interpreted for today's readers by outstanding contemporary artists in distinctively beautiful editions. The sixth Visions in Poetry book is The Owl and the Pussycat, a nonsense poem by Edward Lear, brilliantly illustrated by St?phane Jorisch. The artist's vision begins in a segregated world where different species never mix and everyone hides behind a mask. Against this backdrop an aristocratic owl from Owl Heights and a bohemian pussycat from the other side of the tracks find each other. They escape society's disapproval by sailing in their pea green boat to "the land where the bong-tree grows," a utopia of mismatched creatures living together, their masks doffed for good. Jorisch's playful and fantastic interpretation, inspired in part by Lear's own illustrations as well as the films of Fellini, the art of Miro and The Beatles' Yellow Submarine, is a celebration of love and an exhilarating journey that takes us beyond the quirky charm of this favorite poem.

Edward Lear penned perhaps his most famous nonsense poem – The Owl and the Pussycat – as a get-well treat for the young daughter of his friend John Addington Symonds in December 1867. This and others of his enchanting verse can now be enjoyed by a new generation in this unique gift edition, celebrating the bicentenary of his birth. Set sail in a sieve with ‘The Jumblies’, wander through forests with ‘The Dong with a Luminous Nose’, and escape with the creatures of ‘Calico Pie’. Each poem in this collection is illuminated with a series of stunning new illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen, who has added his own discovery of the botany of Bong-tree Land. Also included are some of Lear’s own drawings of birds, as well as a brief glimpse into the life of the man himself, completing the tribute to such an extraordinary and enduring talent.

Edward Lear's beloved poem has charmed readers since it was first published in 1871. Now the adventure of these two unlikely sweethearts has been paired with vibrant paper-collage illustrations by Anne Wilson. Her colorful art creates a whimsical backdrop for Owl's romantic pursuit of Pussycat. The Owl and the Pussycat will delight children and adults and show a new generation of readers the magic of true love.

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.

The Owl and the Pussycat of Lear's ballad are truly made for each other, as depicted by James Marshall in these poignant, slaphappy illustrations. Only Marshall could have shown us the Owl serenading the pampered Pussycat on the deck of the S.S. Dorabella, or the Pussycat posing for travel photographs, or the happy couple's goofy wedding dance "by the light of the moon."Here is a final gift from this greatly beloved creator of children's books.

- Brett sets Lears beloved poem of courtly nonsense in a lush brilliantly lit Caribbean landscape Here the land where the bong tree grows looks like the set for an operetta in paradise - Booklist starred review- A fresh version of an old story thats filled with intricate details and touches of humor A hoot and a howl thats sure to make a splash with young romantics - School Library Journal starred review- An entrancing picture story - Kirkus Reviews pointer review

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea; In a beautiful pea-green boat; They took some honey, and plenty of money; Wrapped up in a five-pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above; And sang to a small guitar...Edward was an English author and poet known for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised.