Hilary Knight's illustrations perfectly fit Edward Lear's poem, as well as providing a splendid framing device for the fanciful story! The reader is drawn into a world that changes with a child's imagination, and so those of any age will find themselves participating in the experiences of the characters! A book children and adults will keep going back to, seeing more and more each time. 
 Highly recommended for children, as well as those for whom childhood is only a pleasant dream away!