The Owl and the Pussycat - Hardcover

Lear, Edward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0811839036 ISBN 13: 9780811839037

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Anne Wilson enjoys using her art to celebrate the world's beauty. Inspired by everyday objects, Anne uses experimental techniques to achieve her pictures. She lives in England and has illustrated several children's books.

From Booklist:

PreS-Gr.1. As a picture-book text, Lear's poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" works remarkably well, as many illustrators (and by extension, librarians and teachers) have discovered though a dozen or more editions. Wilson's artwork looks a bit quirkier and more modern than most, with a jaunty mix of colors and patterns pulled together in sweeping compositions on broad double-page spreads. Combining paper collage with painting and printing, the art creates a feeling of dreamlike spontaneity. The overall effect is fantastic, but then so is this charming nonsense poem to children hearing it for the first time. Libraries seeking new editions should consider this nontraditional interpretation. Carolyn Phelan
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About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0811839036
• ISBN 13: 9780811839037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Wilson Anne