Overview
Edward Lear loved birds. Of all the animals that sprang from his quirky imagination, birds held a special place, serving as the animal of choice for his zoomorphosis in self-portraiture. Not only did he draw more birds than any other animal, but he endowed them with particularly human characteristics. This book brings together a collection of Lear's nonsense birds, such as 'The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich, who wore Boots to keep his feet quite dry', as well as the twenty birds he hand-coloured such as 'The Runcible Bird' and 'The Stripy Bird'. Each of these is endowed with unique character while collectively they form a gloriously humorous flock. Beautifully presented, this is a perfect gift for children of all ages as well as for lovers of birds.
Full Product Details
Author: Edward Lear
Publisher: Bodleian Library
Imprint: Bodleian Library
Dimensions:
Width: 18.00cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 18.00cm
Weight: 0.362kg
ISBN: 9781851242610
ISBN 10: 1851242619
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 18 April 2013
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds includes his quirky and fun-filled color drawings of 'the stripy bird, ' 'the scroobious bird, ' and more, along with a series of completely nonsensical poems (of course!) and line drawings that all combined will give staid old Mother Goose a run for her money. This one is read-aloud territory and will continue to be something toddlers value as they grow older and find more ways to enjoy the author's quirky sense of humor. -- (09/09/2013) What delightful avian nonsense sprang from Edward Lear's pen. --Boston Globe (06/17/2013)
What delightful avian nonsense sprang from Edward Lear's pen. -- Boston Globe (6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM) Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds includes his quirky and fun-filled color drawings of 'the stripy bird, ' 'the scroobious bird, ' and more, along with a series of completely nonsensical poems (of course!) and line drawings that all combined will give staid old Mother Goose a run for her money. This one is read-aloud territory and will continue to be something toddlers value as they grow older and find more ways to enjoy the author's quirky sense of humor. -- Bookslut (9/9/2013 12:00:00 AM)
What delightful avian nonsense sprang from Edward Lear's pen. --Boston Globe (06/17/2013) Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds includes his quirky and fun-filled color drawings of 'the stripy bird, ' 'the scroobious bird, ' and more, along with a series of completely nonsensical poems (of course!) and line drawings that all combined will give staid old Mother Goose a run for her money. This one is read-aloud territory and will continue to be something toddlers value as they grow older and find more ways to enjoy the author's quirky sense of humor. -- (09/09/2013)
Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds includes his quirky and fun-filled color drawings of 'the stripy bird, ' 'the scroobious bird, ' and more, along with a series of completely nonsensical poems (of course!) and line drawings that all combined will give staid old Mother Goose a run for her money. This one is read-aloud territory and will continue to be something toddlers value as they grow older and find more ways to enjoy the author's quirky sense of humor. -- Bookslut (9/9/2013 12:00:00 AM) What delightful avian nonsense sprang from Edward Lear's pen. -- Boston Globe (6/17/2013 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an artist and illustrator, famous for his nonsensical poetry and his limericks, a form which he popularized.
