About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the 'monsters' of the unknown or when they are showing a budding interest in the elasticity of language and abstract art. While the poem is a classic of Victorian nonsense, this specific edition uses surreal, modern illustrations to bridge the gap between historical literature and contemporary imagination. It provides a safe space to explore the concept of bravery through a lens that is more whimsical than terrifying. At its heart, the book is an exploration of phonics and feel. Even if children do not understand every portmanteau word, they will intuitively grasp the hero's journey from a father's warning to a triumphant return. It is an ideal choice for the child who enjoys decoding puzzles or for the parent who wants to introduce complex literary concepts like meter and coined words in a format that feels like a vivid, avant-garde dreamscape.
