Collection of stories and poems. There are nonsense words and silly rhymes that make reading it enjoyable.

Artwork is perfect for the content in style and substance. Since many of Lear's poems are nonsense, illustrations and ample introductions to each poem are helpful for sharing the delightful poems with children.

Loved it, especially The Scroobious Pip. I, however, seemed to have sprained my vocal cords trying to yell at the correct places in The Akond of Swat. ( )

From the popular 'Owl And the Pussy-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 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.

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. ( )