Book Description
As the great Edward Lear once said of himself: "How pleasant to know Mr. Lear!" And lucky the child who gets to know Lear and his classic brand of nonsense in this spectacular picture book. In lighthearted, lavish illustrations, Caldecott Honor artist Fred Marcellino makes the most -- and more -- of the fantasy and farce of three of Lear’s best tales: "The New Vestments," "The Pelican Chorus," and that perennial favorite "The Owl and the Pussycat." Three splendid picture books in one!
About the Author
Edward Lear, author of An Edward Lear Alphabet, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky, is the author of many collections of nonsense verse and is widely anthologized.
The Pelican Chorus: and Other Nonsense FROM THE PUBLISHER
As the great Edward Lear once said of himself: "How pleasant to know Mr. Lear!" And lucky the child who gets to know Lear and his classic brand of nonsense in this spectacular picture book. In lighthearted, lavish illustrations, Caldecott Honor artist Fred Marcellino makes the most — and more — of the fantasy and farce of three of Lear’s best tales: "The New Vestments," "The Pelican Chorus," and that perennial favorite "The Owl and the Pussycat." Three splendid picture books in one!
About the Author:Edward Lear, author of An Edward Lear Alphabet, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky, is the author of many collections of nonsense verse and is widely anthologized.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
"The artist deftly adapts his style to the spirit and setting of three blithe Lear verses (`The Owl and the Pussycat'; `The New Vestments'; and `The Pelican Chorus')," wrote PW in a starred review. "A must-have for fans of Lear-and of Marcellino." All ages. (May) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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