The Owl and the Pussycat

by Paul Galdone, Paul Galdone (Illustrator), Edward Lear

Overview

Lear's nonsense classic about the unlikely romance between a pussycat and an owl.

 

This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Read-Aloud Poetry).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544176478
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	02/20/2013
Series:	Paul Galdone Nursery Classic
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
Lexile:	NP (what's this?)
File size:	110 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com

Editorial Reviews

"Galdone uses his imagination to extend Lear's ideas, creating a memorable version suitable for the youngest." Kirkus Reviews —

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