This is an illustrated new edition of Edward Lear's classic nonsense rhyme about the epic voyage of two courteous lovers and their eventual marriage on the island of the bong tree; in the piggy-wig and his ring, the vicar turkey, and the wedding feast eaten with the runcible spoon.;Louise Voce has also illustrated "My First Book of Animals" and "Hello, Goodbye".

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 1993 by Walker Books Ltd .

Edward Lear (12 May 1812 - 29 January 1888) was an artist, illustrator and writer known for his nonsensical poetry and his limericks, a form which he popularized. Louise Voce's illustrations have appeared in many publications, including The Sunday Times Magazine and The Radio Times, as well as on greetings cards. She has illustrated many children's books including "Hello, Goodbye", "The Owl and the Pussy Cat" and "The Quangle Wangle's Hat. " Louise lives in Brighton.