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si0bhan's review against another edition
3.0
A wonderful read from my childhood, one I’d certainly suggest for other youngsters. Whilst it is not my all-time favourite childhood read I can still recall all the details of this one meaning it certainly left a lasting impression upon my young mind.
And isn’t that what we want with children’s books, for them to leave a positive lasting impression?
And isn’t that what we want with children’s books, for them to leave a positive lasting impression?
pussreboots's review against another edition
5.0
The Owl and the Pussycat illustrated by Anne Mortimer is among Edward Lear's best known nonsense poems. It's also a family favorite, one we recite on a semi-regular basis. It's perfect for a family of owl and cat lovers. The owl and pussycat go on a long sea journey in their pea green boat. After sailing the world for a year and a day they decide to get married.
It includes elements listed as children's preferences in The Essentials of Children's Literature (Lynch-Brown, Tomlinson & Short, 2011, p. 64). Anne Mortimer specializes in cat paintings and her attention to detail brings new life and whimsy to this classic poem. Children can discuss friendships, travel, how cats and owls are in real life and if they'd make a good couple as well as how the poem is structured. They could even be asked to do their own illustrations for the poem.
I read this delightful version the first time for the materials for children ages 5 to 8 course I took.
It includes elements listed as children's preferences in The Essentials of Children's Literature (Lynch-Brown, Tomlinson & Short, 2011, p. 64). Anne Mortimer specializes in cat paintings and her attention to detail brings new life and whimsy to this classic poem. Children can discuss friendships, travel, how cats and owls are in real life and if they'd make a good couple as well as how the poem is structured. They could even be asked to do their own illustrations for the poem.
I read this delightful version the first time for the materials for children ages 5 to 8 course I took.
ursulamonarch's review against another edition
4.0
I loved these illustrations, which have lots of fun details to check out with kids. My toddler enjoyed being introduced to the poem!
nkmeyers's review against another edition
4.0
There are a few childhood poems my dad would recite w/us on car rides, this is one of them! I am sure he liked it simply because the characters went to sea!
[author: Jan Brett]'s illustrations are intricate and the borders are fascinating.
[author: Jan Brett]'s illustrations are intricate and the borders are fascinating.
bogormen1983's review
1.0
I have no words for this book. It's wierd and not at all what i expected.
And the stanza that goes something like this; oh what a lovely pussy you are. say what? who would write that in a childrens book. Not good, not good
And the stanza that goes something like this; oh what a lovely pussy you are. say what? who would write that in a childrens book. Not good, not good
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