Edward, The Owl And The Calico Cat
Emily Cicchini
The Owl And The Pussycat Went To See--
by Edward Lear, David Wood, Sheila Ruskin
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the adaptation of Lear's classic poem. While some appreciate the fun elements, others feel it tries too hard and suffers from clunky execution and excessive slapstick humor.
Fun elements throughoutEngaging for younger audiencesClunky adaptationTries too hard to be funny
Synopsis
A musical dramatization of the adventures of the Owl and Pussycat at sea and in the Land where the Bong Trees grow.
Press Reviews
"This is the freshest, jolliest, prettiest, funniest and cleverest concoction that has hit London for many a long year…this delicious load of nonsense..."
— Evening News
"We all had a splendiferous time."
— The Times
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Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1971
BindingPaperback
Pages94
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573050275
ISBN-100573050279
LCCN75315350
LCCPR6068.U78 O9
DCC782.8/1/2
The Owl And The Pussycat Went To See-- is a American comedy play written by Edward Lear and published by Samuel French in London (1971).
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Samuel French · 1971 · 94 pp
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