Today is Edward Lear's birthday. Most people know him for his nonsense poems but he did much more than that. He was also an accomplished author and artist. I am a big fan of his art not just his illustrations. I love the way he uses light for his landscapes. They are just wonderful. To celebrate his birthday I am going to suggest his most famous poem that has been illustrated for children.
The Owl and the Pussycat
by Edward Lear & illustrated by Jan Brett is a classic poem that has been talked about and imitated. It is also a bit of a love story. I love Jan Brett's illustrations because of the detail ~ kids love to look at the these pictures to see what they can find. A wonderful edition.
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