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Edward Lear

EDWARD LEAR (1812–1888) was an illustrator, natural history artist, and writer, though he is best known for his nonsense poems. His collection of poetry, A Book of Nonsense, was published in 1846 and helped to popularize the limerick, a humorous form of verse. His most famous poem, “The Owl and the Pussycat,” has been made into many picture books.
A Book of Nonsense
The Owl and the Pussycat

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A Book of Nonsense
The Owl and the Pussycat

Books for Black History Month

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