The Owl and the Pussy-cat
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Owl and the Pussy-cat
By (Author) Edward Lear
Illustrated by Charlotte Voake
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
23rd September 2015
2nd July 2015
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
821.8
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 234mm, Height 285mm, Spine 4mm
214g
Description
A stunning new picture-book edition of Edward Lear's classic poem, illustrated by Charlotte Voake and introduced by Julia Donaldson. The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat... Edward Lear's classic poem has delighted readers of all ages for generations and is given new life by Charlotte Voake's exquisite illustrations in this beautiful new edition. Introduced by a foreword from world-renowned children's author and Lear devotee, Julia Donaldson, this is a book to be treasured by Lear fans both old and young.
Author Bio
Edward Lear (Author) Lear was an artist, illustrator, author and poet. 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat' is Lear's most popular work and has been loved by readers of all ages for generations. Charlotte Voake (Illustrator) Voake was born in Wales and studied at the University of London. Her first illustrations were published while she was studying there in 1978. She won the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Smarties Book Award twice. She has been shortlisted for both the Kurt Maschler Emil Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal. Julia Donaldson (Foreword) Donaldson studied at Bristol University. She has written over a hundred books and plays for children, including the award-winning The Gruffalo. Julia has won many awards, including the Blue Peter Awards and was the Children's Laureate 2011-2013.
