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The romantic tale about the voyage of a seemingly ill-matched pair and the happiness they find together. After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married.
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"The first book that Arthur (my infant son) loved and continues to love. We started reading this when he was 4 months old and now I have to hide it from him. If he sees it, we must sit down and read it at least one time through. Jan Brett's drawings of the Owl and his Pussycat love are fabulous. They sail through the Caribbean replete with coconut drinks, colorful plants and fish, and of course the Piggy-Wig who lives where the Bong Trees grow. . .words fail to describe. Oh, and speaking of fish, look closely along the bottom of each page to watch a second romance unfold."
— Taylor (5 out of 5 stars)
The Owl and the Pussycat Listener Reviews
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" I love this poem. What I love even more in this particular book, are the illustrations. I've read this to both of my children, over and over and over. An all time classic and just gorgeous pictures. "
— Imelda, 2/18/2014 -
" The traditional rhyme is given new life in this richly illustrated version. As always, the cat and the owl fall in love and are married as they sail around in their boat. "
— Chris, 2/12/2014 -
" Delightfully illustrated version of the famous poem. "
— Polly, 1/30/2014 -
" This was the first book I ever read. My parents laughed the entire time I read it due to the emphasis I put on the words in the book. "
— Cece, 1/28/2014 -
" Edward Lear's story -- and Jan Brett's illustrations -- make this board book sing. There are multiple layers of images, and the fish and seahorse pull the readers through the thick pages. One of my favorites. "
— Heath, 1/16/2014 -
" My copy of this book was in French, a gift to me when I was a very young girl. Even after translation it was hard to make sense of it as a child. I totally loved the sounds of the words and the improbability of it all. I still do. I reminds me of a recent trip to Hawaii. "
— Lucinda, 12/30/2013 -
" One of those books I love, no matter what. "
— Elizabeth, 12/26/2013 -
" Jan Brett does it again. Beautiful book. "
— Dee, 12/11/2013 -
" I read this for my baby program on Valentine's Day. It was a hit, especially with the mom's who loved the illustrations. "
— Molly, 12/7/2013 -
" Saw this pop up on my Recommended shelves :-P Loved this as a child! "
— Susanna, 10/30/2013 -
" I recall the first time I saw a runcible spoon and nearly fainted with nostalgia, remembering my mother's reading of this to me from MY BOOK HOUSE. Thanks again, Mom. "
— Thom, 7/18/2013 -
" This book seems like one of a kind. It sounds old yet still a good read. Good to talk about how the English language has evolved over time. Sweet illustrations to go with a good story. "
— Lucia, 5/26/2013 -
" It was sort of weird that it was a poem but I like it. I had to memorize all the way to where he sung to her. "
— Emily, 4/12/2013 -
" I went as the cat for book day in grade one. My mum made me a white cat costume, and then I had a little felt owl in a boat on a stick to hold :D And yes I totally did win a prize! "
— Sally, 4/8/2013 -
" This has been a favourite since my youngest was a little baby.He is now 5. "
— Sam, 3/30/2013 -
" Perfect introduction to limericks. "
— Hannah, 1/22/2013 -
" My grandmother read this to my mother, my mother read this to me, when my son was born, my mother gave it to me to read to my son. I still love it. Truly a children's classic. "
— Jessica, 1/18/2013 -
" Marshall's illustrations showed me Lear's words: the wonder, the absurdity, and especially the humor "
— Gretchen, 10/14/2012 -
" One of my favorite children's books. I can recite it from memory and my youngest of four is 19 years old. "
— Ruth, 8/17/2012 -
" I adored the illustrations in this book as a child! "
— Jamie, 5/17/2012 -
" A wonderful illustration! I have begun collecting Jan Brett's work. "
— Nisah, 3/12/2012
About Edward Lear
Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an English artist, illustrator, author, and poet, known mainly for his nonsense literature and for popularizing the limerick. His most famous work is “The Owl and the Pussycat,” written for the children of his patron, Edward Stanley, the Earl of Derby.
About John Cunningham
John Cunningham is an actor, known for Another World, The Jackal, and Dead Poets Society. He is married to Carolyn Duke Cotton and they have three children.