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Nonsense Songs Kindle Edition

by Edward Lear (Author), Jonathan Allen (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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How pleasant to know Mr. Lear!
 Who has written such volumes of stuff.
Some think him ill-tempered and queer,
 But a few think him pleasant enough.

So wrote Edward Lear upon the first publication of these Nonsense Songs in 1871, and few poets indeed have captured the imagination of children as he has. His playful use of language, his celebration of the absurd, his love of pure nonsense have secured his place on the shelves of childhood libraries for generations.

This new edition of his Nonsense Songs has all the favorites--the romantic "Owl and the Pussy-Cat" and the silly "Jumblics"--as well as many other rhymes that may be new to young readers--"The Pelican Chorus" and the hilarious "New Vestments."

Newly commissioned illustrations by Jonathan Allen and an introduction by Naomi Lewis make this the edition of choice for a new generation of readers.

His Waistcoat and Trousers were made of Pork Chops;--
His Buttons were Jujubes, and Chocolate Drops;--
Hi Coat was all Pancakes with Jam for a Border,
And a girdle of Biscuits to keep it in order.

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    68 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
  5. Publication date
    September 16, 2014
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 6. Willey's luminous mixed-media illustrations accompany four of Edward Lear's familiar nonsense poems: "The Owl and the Pussycat," "The Jumblies," "The Pobble Who Has No Toes," and "The Quangle Wangle's Hat." These poems are likely to be found in most collections, including Myra Cohn Livingston's How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear! (Holiday, 1982; o.p.) and The Pelican Chorus (HarperCollins, 1995) with Fred Marcellino's masterfully joyous illustrations. However, Willey's quirky style does seem suited to the poet's sort of nonsense. Her Pobble and Jumblies, like Lear's vocabulary, are both outlandish and believable. A book in tune with its subject matter.?Kathleen Whalin, Greenwich Country Day School, CT
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 5^-8. Presenting four of Lear's classic nonsense poems in one illustrated volume, Nonsense Songs includes "The Owl and the Pussycat," "The Jumblies," "The Pobble Who Has No Toes," and "The Quangle Wangle's Hat." The colorful artwork consists of small sketches and paintings intermingled with the verses. Imaginative and good-humored, the illustrations match the poetry in tone and serve as an alternative to more-elaborate editions where the art sometimes overwhelms the verse. Teachers and librarians may prefer single-poem editions with larger illustrations for storytelling, but many libraries will find this a good addition to their poetry collections. Carolyn Phelan

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MEE83SG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (September 16, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 18170 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
23 global ratings

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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Nonsense Songs is an important classic of Children's Literature
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019
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Thank you for making it available on Kindle for free!
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Lindsay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015
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This is a great book for any Edward Lear or old book fan. Great illustrations and such interesting stories.
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Christy Dyson
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2014
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Great.
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Kendel
4.0 out of 5 stars Nonsense songs
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2012
The Nonsense Songs are fun to read with children. Not so useful as songs because the book contains only the lyrics. Would be useful as songs if book included "To be sung to the tune of....."
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2015
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only for study. no real revalance to my world
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elephants_never_forget
4.0 out of 5 stars Great poems - easy to read and amusing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2015
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Loved the poems - highly amusing and with a lovely meter. Disappointed by the stories. Strongly recommend, however old you are, to read the poems. They're an easy read and they'll make you smile. Given the book is free there is nothing to lose!
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Daniel
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2015
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great
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