The Owl and the Pussy-cat..................

Beautiful framed print of an owl seen recently at 

The Antique Tobacco Barn, Asheville, NC.

A neighbor's marmalade cat, Bella, who came to visit 

my front porch, took a liking to the Autumn decor.....and 

enjoyed looking at her reflection in the mirror. 

Have you ever wondered what happened to the original 

owl and pussycat?

"The owl and the pussy-cat went to sea 
in a beautiful pea green boat......."

Above, British author Edward Lear's illustration from 
his book published in 1871.

Generations have grown up reciting this 

'nonsense poem'............and I just 

discovered some big news. British author,

Julia Donaldson, published a book last month titled 

The Further Adventures of The Owl and the Pussy-cat.

via Penguin Children's Books

What a delightful poetry book duo this will 
make for youngsters who love having poems and 
stories read out loud to them........then 
enjoy reading them later by themselves.