this version for the 'Usborne First Reading' series of books.
This particular book is : LEVEL FOUR.
From the back cover:-
'Follow the magical adventures of the Owl and the Pussycat in this beautifully illustrated edition of Edwards Lear's best-loved nonsense poem.'
Attractive and durable board covers open to 48 high quality shiny pages, in the popular 2-page spread format.
Beautifully illustrated throughout, by Victoria Ball, this super book is further enhanced by meaningful facial expressions.
Numbered pages, with clear, easy-to-read text.
There is even a bright red ribbon marker to keep your place!
From the last page:-
...'Edward Lear was a Victorian poet who wrote lots of poems for children. He lived with his cat Foss and he also loved painting birds and animals.'
This text accompanies one of Lear's original black and white illustrations.
Other titles, in this excellent series for Level Four readers include:-
The Ugly DucklingPercy and the PiratesThe Inch PrinceThe Town Mouse and the Country Mouse