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Osbert

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  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.

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ISBN: 9781407194998
Publication date: 5th September 2019
Author: Noel Streatfeild
Illustrator: Susanne Suba
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 32 pages