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Poetry · ages 3–7

The Owl and the Pussycat

by Edward Lear

On the shelf for children aged 3 to 7: The Owl and the Pussycat, a poetry collection by Edward Lear. It connects with humour, wonder and adventure.

Best forAges 3–7
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FormatPoetry
First published1871
ThemesHumour, Wonder, Adventure
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Why it is on the shelf

A quick guide for deciding whether this belongs in your next borrow, bedtime stack, or birthday present pile.

The Owl and the Pussycat sits in this library as a poetry with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 3 to 7; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with humour, wonder and adventure.

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