Seven Beautifully Illustrated Childrens Books by Edward Lear
You have asked, and we have listened; this is now one of the most well formatted books on amazon. Check out the sample and see for yourself how the original illustrations are amusing and gorgeous, the quirky poems flow melodically with the pictures, the table of contents works perfectly and is easily navigable, and it all fits into a fantastic little package that is fun for everyone. These may be stories for children, but they entertain every age.
With an Introduction by the London Saturday Review and the London Spectator
Even though your children may not appreciate it, the introduction is insightful, stimulating, and encourages one to have a deeper appreciation for the artistic ability and colorful life of Edward Lear. He had an interesting life to say the least.
There was an Old Derry down Derry, who loved to see little folks merry; So he made them a book, and with laughter they shook at the fun of that Derry down Derry.
The 7 books in this volume, with all original illustrations and poems for kids, include:
- A Book of Nonsense - A book of nursery rhymes, no, nonsense rhymes and pictures.
- More Nonsense - A book of nonsense botany, pictures, and rhymes, with a unique introduction by Edward Lear himself.
- Nonsense Books - The cream of the crop, including more nursery rhymes, fairy tales, nonsense cookery, alphabets, botany, and more.
- Nonsense Drolleries: The Owl & The Pussy-Cat—The Duck & The Kangaroo - This books includes 2 children stories, which can be considered extended poems for kids: The Owl & The Pussy Cat and The Duck & the Kangaroo WITH Original Illustrations BY William Foster
- Nonsense Songs - Including nine nonsense songs, with more unique illustrations by Edward Lear.
- Jumblies and Other Nonsense Verses - With an Introductory and more unique pictures that are sure to provoke the imagination. “There is nothing that keeps its youth—So far as I know—but a tree and truth.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes
- Laughable Lyrics - With more laughable lyrics, nonsense botany, and 2 more laughable alphabets.
As you can see, this volume includes many kids books with a ton of stories for kids. All of the poems, verses, and lyrics include amazing illustrations, and tickle the tongue and mind with their musical cadence. The imagery that is conjured by the words in these books is sure to excite all who come in contact with it.
Edward Lear truly captures the imagination and enchants with his scintillating verse.
The London Spectator states, "His verse is wonderfully flowing and even melodious - or, as he would say, meloobious...the laughable effect quadrupled by his illustrations." The fact the he is able to illustrate his own work with such humorous drawings that increase the value so, is a testament to his artistry, and we are lucky to experience it.
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