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811 Lea
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811 Lea
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Sterling (2001), Edition: 2nd prt., Hardcover, 48 pages
Description
Provides examples of Lear's best poems, combined with original art.
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48 p.; 10.22 inches
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LibraryThing member t1bclasslibrary
Lear’s poems contain silly situations and made up words and characters. They involve clever rhymes, and occationally antiquated words, which this book explains at the bottom of each page. His poems often express the importance of being the unusual person you are.
LibraryThing member annashapiro
From the popular 'Owl And the P*ss*-Cat' to the lesser known 'Mr. and Mrs. Spikky Sparrow', to the famous limericks, Edward Lear's poetry collection is a classic. These poems are fun for youngsters to listen to, as well as fun for older kids and adults to read out loud. There are many new
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vocabulary words, for which this edition so thoughtfully provides definitions. One of my favorites is 'The Dong with a Luminous Nose' who wanders along through the darkness, lighting up his way. He falls in love with a Jumbly Girl (from the poem about the Jumblies who brave the sea in a sieve) and his heart breaks when they sail away. Show Less
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48