About the book
Limerick master Edward Lear plus inventive artist Etienne Delessert equals an illustrated treat that delights in rhyme and the absurdity of birds nesting in a beard.Although he may have wished to be remembered as a more \"serious\" writer, the 19th-century English poet Edward Lear left an important legacy of limericks to the canon of nonsense verse. One of Lear's most famous five-line poems here receives full illustrative treatment from Swiss-American artist Etienne Delessert, whose work celebrates and seeks to expand the imaginative capacities of children. Intended to set the stage for a forthcoming series of standalone poems, Nonsense! Book One will whet young readers' appetites for further adventures in rhyme.
Editions of Nonsense! Book 1
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- ISBN 9781568463933
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Limerick master Edward Lear plus inventive artist Etienne Delessert equals an illustrated treat that delights in rhyme and the absurdity of birds nesting in a beard.Although he may have wished to be remembered as a more \"serious\" writer, the 19th-century English poet Edward Lear left an important legacy of limericks to the canon of nonsense verse. One of Lear's most famous five-line poems here receives full illustrative treatment from Swiss-American artist Etienne Delessert, whose work celebrates and seeks to expand the imaginative capacities of children. Intended to set the stage for a forthcoming series of standalone poems, Nonsense! Book One will whet young readers' appetites for further adventures in rhyme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nonsense! Book 1 about?
Limerick master Edward Lear plus inventive artist Etienne Delessert equals an illustrated treat that delights in rhyme and the absurdity of birds nesting in a beard.Although he may have wished to be remembered as a more \"serious\" writer, the 19th-century English poet Edward Lear left an important legacy of limericks to the canon of nonsense verse. One of Lear's most famous five-line poems here receives full illustrative treatment from Swiss-American artist Etienne Delessert, whose work celebrates and seeks to expand the imaginative capacities of children. Intended to set the stage for a forthcoming series of standalone poems, Nonsense! Book One will whet young readers' appetites for further adventures in rhyme.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Nonsense! Book 1?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Where can I read a sample of Nonsense! Book 1?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781568463933
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Nonsense! Book 1?
Edward Lear; Etienne Delessert (Illustrator)
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Nonsense! Book 1 is available as altformat(ISBN 9781568463933)
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