A vibrant, fantastical picture storybook, detailing The Jumblies and their ocean adventure in a sieve - join the intrepid blue and green adventurers as they set sail! A classic nonsense tale by Edward Lear.

The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear: Illustrated Books brings together the timeless wit, imagination, and playful genius of one of England’s greatest masters of literary nonsense. This beautifully illustrated collection celebrates Edward Lear’s unforgettable creations, including his famous limericks, whimsical poems, songs, stories, and alphabet verses that have delighted readers of all ages for generations. Filled with eccentric characters, talking animals, impossible adventures, and del...

The most enduring and popular theme of poems and poets is that of love.Can anyone think of a poet who has not in inky lines described their pursuit of love, their hopes for love, their loss of love, their unrequited love, their love of love ….. No.The language of poetry is mysterious but yearns to capture the essence and all aspects of its subject.In ‘Love’ it finds a difficult mistress. Individual poems can capture individual moments but has any one poem found with...

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

The cat. Independent when it wants and making us dependent on its whims when it deems. Cats are first thought of as being domesticated in the Near East in about 7500 BC. A few thousand years later in Ancient Egypt they are worshipped as gods. From a domestic cat’s point of view this is pretty much the life they want and that some cats lead right now.Their larger cousins whether in forest, savannah, mountains or desert were fated for their speed, strength, beauty, feline powers and ...

'One Hundred Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes' is a delightful collection of Edward Lear's nonsense limericks and illustrations between 1846 and 1877. This edition has been specifically formatted and the 100 illustrations optimised for digital reading devices.

In "A Book of Nonsense," Edward Lear crafts a rich tapestry of whimsical verses that revolutionized the genre of children's literature. Utilizing a unique blend of clever wordplay, limericks, and absurd imagery, Lear presents a series of playful and nonsensical poems that defy conventional logic. The vivid illustrations accompanying his words create a delightful visual experience, enhancing the text's playful spirit. This book is not only a celebration of imagination but also reflects the ...

In 'Nonsense Songs,' Edward Lear presents a whimsical collection of verses that defy convention, embracing absurdity and playful imagination. Written in a lyrical style that interweaves rhyme with rhythm, these songs showcase Lear's mastery of linguistic invention, characterized by his use of nonsensical creatures and fantastical scenarios. This work stands within the Victorian literary context that celebrated children's literature and the burgeoning genre of nonsense, reflecting Lear's un...

In "The Book of Nonsense," Edward Lear delves into the whimsical realm of nonsense literature, presenting a compilation of humorous limericks accompanied by Lear's own playful illustrations. His work shatters the confines of conventional storytelling, employing absurdity and illogical sequences to captivate both children and adults. Each poem is characterized by its rhythmic structure and rhyme schemes that invite readers to explore a fantastical world where logic is defied, ultimately ref...

In "Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidæ, or Parrots," Edward Lear presents a captivating exploration of parrots through meticulous illustrations and insightful commentary. This work exemplifies Lear's talent as an artist and naturalist, blending whimsical yet scientifically accurate depictions of these vibrant birds. The literary style is characterized by a harmonious fusion of the artistic and the informative, reflecting the Victorian era's burgeoning interest in ornithology and the...

In "Nonsense Drolleries," Edward Lear employs a delightful blend of whimsical verse, playful language, and absurdist imagery to craft a collection that celebrates the joy of nonsense. Throughout the text, Lear's limericks and nonsense poems evoke a fantastical universe populated by peculiar creatures and whimsical scenarios, showcasing his mastery of rhythm and rhyme. The literary style is marked by its playful exuberance and inventive use of sound, transcending conventional storytelling t...