'The Jumblies' and 'The Pobble who had no toes' were two of my very favourite books as a child - we had small illustrated versions which are no longer in print, published by Collins and illustrated by E. Crosby but I still have my copies! They are worth hunting down if you can find them. 'The Owl and The Pussycat', illustrated by Charlotte Voakes, is a lovely looking alternative, currently in print. With repeated choruses and funny plots, Lear's poetry is perfect for sharing with young children!