description:  The irresistible blend of romance and nonsense in Edward Lear's "The Owl and the Pussy-cat" has made it a classic enjoyed by generations of young listeners. Now celebrated artist Hilary Knight wraps Lear's beloved verse in a richly imagined fantasy where two young listeners find themselves magically transformed and transported to the land where the Bong-tree grows.  Come sail away with them.
language: English
title: Hilary Knight's The owl and the pussy-cat: Based on the poem by Edward Lear
titlecomplete: Hilary Knight's The owl and the pussy-cat: Based on the poem by Edward Lear
characters: Pussycat
genres: Adventure, Animals, Childrens, Poetry, Picture Books, Classics, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Cats
ratings_count: 8514
awards: awardedAt: 1199174400000
name: Governor General's Literary Awards / Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général
category: Children's Literature — Illustration
publisher: MacMillan