The Owl and the Pussycat
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1992
A Was Once an Apple Pie
By Edward Lear, Suse MacDonald (Illustrator)
Explore whimsical rhymes and vibrant art in a playful alphabet journey.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into a world where a Bear sniffs an apple pie, a Cat and Dog form an unlikely friendship, and a Goose spills ink. Each letter of the alphabet unveils a delightful rhyme, brought to life with vivid, handpainted cut paper illustrations. From an Eel and Fish sharing the ocean to a Mouse observed by an Owl, this enchanting book invites readers to explore a whimsical landscape of nonsense and charm. What surprises await in this playful alphabet adventure?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
Themes & topics
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 1992
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439660563
- LCCN
- 2004025683
- OCLC
- 56913435
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