Osbert

Written by the author of the beloved classsic, Ballet
Shoes (1936), this wonderful picture book about a family
poodle is available once again after 70 years!
Aunt Cathy's wedding is tomorrow, but Father insists on keeping
Osbert the family dog away from the festivities.

Father says he's too unsightly! Can the heartbroken
children work a miracle in time?

• Collectible hardback with foil on the cover makes this a lovely
  gift for anyone's library


• Rarely seen for 50 years, this heartfelt and nostalgic read is
  the perfect gift for dog lovers of all ages


• Osbert and The Theatre Cat are Noel's only
  picture books - both republished simulataneously.


• Includes the book's original illustrations by artist Susanne
  Suba, also known for her covers for The New Yorker magazine.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and began writing
children's books in 1931. Ballet Shoes was published in
1936, and she quickly became one of the most popular authors of her
day. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and
was awarded an OBE in 1983. Streatfeild lived in London until she
died in 1986.

Summary

A picture book by the author of BALLET SHOES, available once againafter nearly 70 years! Father says Osbert the family dog is toounsightly for the family wedding tomorrow. The children are outraged!Can they find a way to give Osbert the ultimate makeover?

Product details

• Authors: Noel Streatfeild, Noel Streatfield
• Assisted by: Susanne Suba (Illustration)
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.09.2019
• EAN: 9781407194998
• ISBN: 978-1-4071-9499-8
• Dimensions: 167 mm x 205 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 210 g
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