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Craig Thompson
2 Books
By
Edward Lear
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Pictures by
Lorinda Bryan Cauley, Craig Thompson, Barbara Cooney, O. Wood, James Marshall, and Maurice Sendak
Set sail on a beautifully silly journey across the sea! When the elegant Owl and the lovely Pussycat step into their beautiful pea-green boat, they are ready for the adventure of a lifetime. With a guitar by his side and a boat filled with sweet fruit, the Owl serenades his true love under the glowing stars. Their romantic voyage lasts for a year and a day, taking them to magical lands where the Bong-Tree grows. Along the way, they must find a special ring so they can finally be married by the turkey who lives on the hill. This classic nonsense poem is filled with delightful rhymes, musical language, and whimsical charm. You will be swept away by the playful romance and the unforgettable cast of characters in this timeless, joyful adventure.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists
By
Chris Duffy
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With
Leonard S. Marcus, Vanessa Davis, Eleanor Davis, Nick Abadzis, Richard Thompson, James Sturm, Craig Thompson, G. Willow Wilson, Drew Weing, Stan Sakai, Richard Sala, Roz Chast, Raina Telgemeier, Mike Mignola, Tao Nyeu, Mathew Forsythe, Cyril Pedrosa, Sara Varon, Laura Park, Marc Rosenthal, Patrick McDonnell, Jen Wang, Jordan Crane, Jaime Hernández, Lark Pien, George O'Connor, Dave Roman, Ben Hatke, Kate Beaton, Bob Flynn, Theo Ellsworth, Nick Bruel, Alexis Frederick-Fost, David Macaulay, Tony Millionaire, Mark Martin, Eric Orchard, Gilbert Hernández, Gene Luen Yang, Mo Oh, Mark Siegel, Stephanie Yue, Lilli Carre, Rebecca Dart, Jules Feiffer, Lucy Knisley, J.P. Coovert, Aaron Renier, Vera Brosgol, and Scott Campbell
Fifty beloved nursery rhymes leap off the page in this vibrant graphic novel collection. Each classic tale is completely reimagined into a short comic by a different celebrated cartoonist, offering a fresh visual take on the stories you know by heart. From the crooked mile walked by the Crooked Man to the misadventures of the Three Little Kittens, these familiar rhymes gain new life through dynamic paneling and engaging full-color artwork. The visual format makes the poetry incredibly approachable, letting you follow the action step-by-step as Jack and Jill tumble down the hill or the Owl and the Pussycat set sail. Whether you are reading these rhymes for the first time or revisiting old favorites, the unique artistic styles bring out the humor, mystery, and joy hidden in the traditional text. It is a perfect blend of classic literature and modern comic storytelling that offers endless details to discover in every panel.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
130 Pages
