Osbert

Written by the author of the beloved classsic, BalletShoes (1936), this wonderful picture book about a familypoodle is available once again after 70 years!Aunt Cathy's wedding is tomorrow, but Father insists on keepingOsbert the family dog away from the festivities.Father says he's too unsightly! Can the heartbrokenchildren work a miracle in time? Collectible hardback with foil on the cover makes this a lovelygift for anyone's libraryRarely seen for 50 years, this heartfelt and nostalgic read isthe perfect gift for dog lovers of all agesOsbert and The Theatre Cat are Noel's onlypicture books - both republished simulataneously.Includes the book's original illustrations by artist SusanneSuba, also known for her covers for The New Yorker magazine.  ABOUT THE AUTHORNoel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and began writingchildren's books in 1931. Ballet Shoes was published in1936, and she quickly became one of the most popular authors of herday. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal andwas awarded an OBE in 1983. Streatfeild lived in London until shedied in 1986.