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About Edward Lear

Lear was an artist, illustrator, author and poet. 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat' is Lear's most popular work and has been loved by readers of all ages for generations.

Recent updates about Edward Lear

National Pet Month

Read about cats in The Owl and the Pussy-cat by Edward Lear from Puffin

15 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Owl and the Pussy-cat by Edward Lear from Puffin.

18 days ago

Wear a Hat Day

Hats, hats, hats...Nonsense Limericks by Edward Lear from Faber & Faber

24 days ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading The Nonsense Verse of Edward Lear. By Edward Lear, published by Jonathan Cape.

1 month ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear. By Edward Lear, published by Faber & Faber.

1 month ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading The Owl and the Pussy-cat. By Edward Lear, published by Puffin.

1 month ago

International Book Giving Day

It's #InternationalBookGivingDay! You'll love The Nonsense Verse of Edward Lear by Edward Lear and John Vernon Lord. Published by Jonathan Cape.

2 months ago

Hat Day

Hats, hats, hats - read all about them...Nonsense Limericks by Edward Lear from Faber & Faber

3 months ago

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