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Summary: beautiful illustrations
Review: A very good illustrated version of the classic poem- the pictures are beautiful with a distinctly exotic flavour, great for all ages!
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Summary: Beautiful But Ridiculous
Review: As I'm sure you know, owls and cats don't make fast friends (something that makes the Hopperoo a lover of the owl). And that's what makes this book so ridiculous. Of course, it is a fairy tale and the illustrations are beautiful. On the other hand, I once took my ailurophilic spouse Bessie on a camping trip to one of those cat-ridden ghost towns in New Mexico (Winston) and the interaction between owl and kitty cat was not quite as Lear describes in his charming book--imagine an entire evening interupted by the continual caterwauls of nature's inferior puddy tat. I only wish Bobo (her annoying tabby) had been along for the ride!!! Recommended, but not as enjoyable as the Winston Owlprey Symphony Orchestra.
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Summary: Beautiful But Ridiculous
Review: As I'm sure you know, owls and cats don't make fast friends (something that makes the Hopperoo a lover of the owl). And that's what makes this book so ridiculous. Of course, it is a fairy tale and the illustrations are beautiful. On the other hand, I once took my ailurophilic spouse Bessie on a camping trip to one of those cat-ridden ghost towns in New Mexico (Winston) and the interaction between owl and kitty cat was not quite as Lear describes in his charming book--imagine an entire evening interupted by the continual caterwauls of nature's inferior puddy tat. I only wish Bobo (her annoying tabby) had been along for the ride!!! Recommended, but not as enjoyable as the Winston Owlprey Symphony Orchestra.
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Summary: the best
Review: I have always loved this rhyme, and when I found a version illustrated by Jan Brett, I knew that for me this would be the definitive version. Jan Brett's illustrations bring the Caribbean Islands to life right in front of your eyes. The cat with her headscarf, the beautiful tropical fish in the borders, the lush vegetation, this is so richly illustrated that you can look at the pages over and over again. And if you tire of the Owl and the Pussycat, there's always the story told in the borders to provide a change.
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Summary: the best
Review: I have always loved this rhyme, and when I found a version illustrated by Jan Brett, I knew that for me this would be the definitive version. Jan Brett's illustrations bring the Caribbean Islands to life right in front of your eyes. The cat with her headscarf, the beautiful tropical fish in the borders, the lush vegetation, this is so richly illustrated that you can look at the pages over and over again. And if you tire of the Owl and the Pussycat, there's always the story told in the borders to provide a change.
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Summary: Jan Brett's Illustrations Make this Edition
Review: I have to speak out in favor of Jan Brett's illustrations, in light of the reviewer below who criticizes them. This book is one of my all-time favorites because of the illustrations. They are what makes the story. I don't like Brett's other illustrated books (The Mitten, and one other that escapes me) but not because of the illustrations, it's because of the stories. Brett's illustration of this time-honored nonsense poem invokes the 19th century on an unnamed carribean island. Each page is rich with color and contains such exquisite detail that with each reading you notice something new. (There is even a "sub-plot" which I will leave it to you to discover ...it took me months to notice it.) My daughter has been mesmerized by the drawings since we started reading it when she was 7 months old. I heartily recommend this version.
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Summary: Buy the Edition illustrated by James Marshall
Review: I love Edward Lear's story and James Marshall's illustrations are magical. I don't like the version with Jan Brett's illustrations. I've never liked Jan Brett's illustrations. I've spent hundreds of hours looking at children's books and I always pass over Jan Brett's books. Her illustrations just don't appeal to me. Her illustrations are distinctive and I can always recognize her work but I don't like them. There is just something missing--they don't have any life to them or something. I can't explain it. I have always loved James Marshall. His genius transcends understanding. His illustrations complement Ed Lear's beautiful tale perfectly.
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Summary: Buy the Edition illustrated by James Marshall
Review: I love Edward Lear's story and James Marshall's illustrations are magical. I don't like the version with Jan Brett's illustrations. I've never liked Jan Brett's illustrations. I've spent hundreds of hours looking at children's books and I always pass over Jan Brett's books. Her illustrations just don't appeal to me. Her illustrations are distinctive and I can always recognize her work but I don't like them. There is just something missing--they don't have any life to them or something. I can't explain it. I have always loved James Marshall. His genius transcends understanding. His illustrations complement Ed Lear's beautiful tale perfectly.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: I memorized this book in the first grade with the rest of the class and I thought it was great then, and now, 12 years later, I still think that it is wonderful! It's a must for young children. :-)
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Summary: A Delight
Review: My 18 month daughter wants to read this book every night before bed. Between the beautiful illustrations and smooth feel of the pages, she thoroughly enjoys the experience.
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