Reviews for Lions and lobsters and foxes and frogs

The average rating for Lions and lobsters and foxes and frogs based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-09-22 00:00:00 Austin Creswell A thirsty dog by the river Nile Was so afraid that a crocodile Would come up and catch him as he drank That he wouldn't stop and drink from the bank And so could do nothing better than To run along and lap as he ran. Then a crocodile, eager for slaughter, Raised his head above the water And called to the dog: "I say, what's the hurry? I'd very much like to meet you, very! And I feel sure I would like you a lot. So turn around and slow down to a trot And come on back here to chat awhile, And then, if you wish, you can run a mile." "You honor me greatly," the dog shouted back. "But you, I suspect, are in need of a snack, And so indeed you'd like me'to chew! But that would hardly make me like you. In fact, the reason I drink as I flee Is just to avoid your company." "Burn!" I hear a shout coming from the 70s. I still love fables. And these, written by Ennis Rees (1925-2009), an American poet and professor, were unevenly lovely (two stars for verses that rarely have a point to convey). A real treat when they are accompanied by gorgeous and peculiar artwork - Gorey's animals have some awkward-looking eyes and they get the rest of the stars. Great for nephew, when he gets older. Sept 22, 18

Review # 2 was written on 2008-05-10 00:00:00 David Dilling Rees tells 17 aesop fables in verse which is fun and easy. Good choice of selections. The graphics and illustrations by Edward Gorey are very, very nice. It's nice to see Gorey draw all the different animals. I don't see Aesop's Fables around much any more. Glad I grabbed this book when I saw it.