This book is full of nonsense rhymes by Edward Lear, who has delighted children for over 150 years; he is remembered for his nonsense drawings and verses. The author Alice Mills - who lectures in children's literature--retells these stories and rhymes.

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Edward Lear's beloved poem has charmed readers since it was first published in 1871. 4+ yrs.

A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations.

THE PERFECT MILE meet SWIMMING TO ANTARCTICA in this compelling tale of how nineteen-year-old Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel.

An illustrated collection of limericks by the well-known nineteenth-century English writer.