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Ever eaten Poodle Strudel? Slain a Jabberwock? Bathed in Irish Stew? Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children's illustrators. In this brilliant book he has selected and illustrated his favourite comic verse, making it pure entertainment for nonsense-lovers of all ages. His unique style of drawing brings a new perspective to every poem. Classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear are combined with more contemporary talents such as Roger McGough, Margaret Mahy and Russell Hoban. With fifteen wonderfully absurd sections, including Distracting Creatures, Sticky Ends, I Wish I Were a Jelly Fish, A Recipe for Indigestion and Chortling and Galumphing, here is a delightful collection of the topsy-turvy, the fantastical, the anarchic, the illogical and the utterly wonderful.
A world of whimsical verse and absurd illustrations awaits those who dare to explore the illogical. Quentin Blake, a celebrated children's illustrator, curates and brings to life a collection of comic and nonsensical poems. The book aims to entertain readers of all ages with its delightful absurdity, blending classic writers like Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear with contemporary voices such as Roger McGough and Margaret Mahy. Through fifteen distinct sections, the collection dives into themes of fantastical creatures, peculiar situations, and utterly wonderful, topsy-turvy scenarios.
This collection is celebrated for its pure entertainment value, appealing to 'nonsense-lovers of all ages' through Quentin Blake's beloved illustrations and his curated selection of comic verse. The blend of classic and contemporary poets ensures a wide range of whimsical and absurd content, from Lewis Carroll to Roger McGough. Readers can expect a delightful immersion into the fantastical and illogical, brought to life by Blake's unique artistic style. The book is characterized by its fifteen wonderfully absurd sections, offering a rich variety of nonsensical themes and scenarios.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
1997-01-01
ISBN-10:
0140587578
ISBN-13:
9780140587579
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