An Edward Lear Alphabet

By Edward Lear

Book Overview

A was once an apple pie Pidy Widy Nice insidy Apple pie. Edward Lear's acrobatic rhymes insistently tumble from the tongue & celebrate the glorious fun of wordplay. Only Vladimir Radunsky's electric artwork could possibly capture this much energy. Within the quiet covers of this book, the artist springs loose the grandest kings, the highest of kites, a goose-stepping gander, &, even, Lear himself. The pages almost turn themselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688065236
• ISBN13: 9780688065232
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Mulberry Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.7" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

fun to read AND listen to

the reviewer below is right--this ISN'T your average kids' book and that is what makes it so much fun! its silly rhymes make my 2 year old laugh out loud and although he can't say all the words, he does like to try. stick with winnie-the-pooh if you like, but if you want some bright, nonsensical fun, try this book.

A vibrant romp through the alphabet.

Vladimir Radunsky captures all the true spirit of Lear's alphabet verse by pasting up this classic into a virtual scrapbook--full of colors and images for the next milennium. The dumpiest of pumps, a goose-stepping little goose kicking off his boots, and even Edward Lear himself runs wild through the pages. But this is not just an expression of virtuosity, it's a lot of fun, too. A wonderful introduction to the alphabet and the work of two masters.