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Edward Lear's Nonsense Verse by Edward Lear
19.99 NZD
Category: Children Fiction
A delightful picture book for young children, bringing new life to five of Edward Lears best-loved nonsense verses. Zany characters leap across the pages in a colourful fantasy world where nothing is what it seems and anything is possible. It is the ideal way to introduce young children to the work of E ...Show more
Jumblies by Lear, Edward
19.99 NZD
Category: Children Fiction
This picture book brings to life the classic Edward Lear verse about the adventurous and colourful Jumblies who go to sea in a sieve. The vibrant tale, full of fantasy and humour, is accompanied by Ian Beck's exquisite, magical and atmospheric illustrations. For ages 3+.
Nonsense! by Edward Lear
26.99 NZD
27.99 (3% off)
Category: Children Fiction
A selection of nonsense verses, each beginning with the phrase "There was an old..." or "There was a young...," with photographic illustrations.
Nonsense Limericks by Edward Lear
24.99 NZD
Category: Humour
There was an old man on the Border, Who lived in the utmost disorder; He danced with the cat, and made tea in his hat, Which vexed all the folks on the Border. Enjoy Edward Lear's hilarious, bizarre and delightfully bonkers limericks - published on their own for the first time. As found in the collected ...Show more
Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear
14.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
A sparkling and beautifully illustrated edition of one of the most famous and best-loved nonsense rhymes of all. The Owl and the Pussycat is perhaps the most popular of Edward Lear's classic nonsense verses. Generations of children and adults have delighted in the epic sea voyage of these two courteous ...Show more
Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear
19.99 NZD
24.00 (16% off)
Category: Children Fiction
Edward Lear's well-loved poem has charmed readers since it was first published in 1871. Now the adventures of these two sweethearts has been paired with vibrant paper collage illustrations by Anne Wilson. Her colourful art creates a wonderful backdrop for Owl's romantic love for Pussycat.
Pelican Chorus and Other Nonse by Edward Lear
16.99 NZD
17.99 (5% off)
Category: Children Fiction
Illustrations by a Caldecott Honor winner accompany three of the author's familiar nonsensical tales, including "The Pelican Chorus," "The Owl and the Pussycat," and " The New Vestments". Reprint.
The Complete Nonsense and Other Verse by Edward Lear
26.95 NZD
28.00 (3% off)
Category: Poetry | Series: Penguin Classics
Edward Lear began writing nonsense verse as a sideline to amuse himself and his friends - he earned his living as a commercial artist and, at one point, was art master to Queen Victoria. This selection includes all Lear's nonsense verse, as well as several, less well-known limericks. First published 20 ...Show more
The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear by Edward Lear
24.99 NZD
Category: Children Fiction
Edward Lear was the greatest nonsensicalist of all time. He was the inventor of the limerick and created the Jumblies and The Owl and the Pussycat. This complete edition of Lear's nonsense verse - including the limericks, longer verses, alphabets and his own illustrations - is lovingly restored and beau ...Show more
The Duck and the Kangaroo by Edward Lear
32.99 NZD
Category: Picture Books
Meet Duck. Duck has a yen for travel and adventure. Duck also has some very wet, cold feet and a gift for loyalty and compromise. Meet Kangaroo. Kangaroo has been around the world and back, and is looking for a little bit of luck. Or a duck. When Duck and Kangaroo meet, it's a match made in...heaven. Ah ...Show more