Most Popular Books by Noel Streatfeild

A treasury of inspiration for every April baby... Find out which names for your April baby have connotations of renewal, learn what is meant by a gift of a bunch of moss, bearded crepis, primroses, daisies and wood sorrel, and discover who your baby shares their birthday with - could it be Charlotte Brontë, Leonardo da Vinci or Alexander the Great? Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher''s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby''s birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every December baby... Find out why you might give your December baby a name to do with light, what is meant by a gift of a Christmassy garland of holly and mistletoe, and who your baby shares their birthday with - could it be Walt Disney, Jane Austen or Nostradamus? Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher''s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby''s birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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 miraclein 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 Osbertand The Theatre Catare 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 Yorkermagazine. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and began writing children''s books in 1931. Ballet Shoeswas 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.

Written by the author of the beloved classsic, Ballet Shoes (1936), this wonderful picture book about a cat who lives in a theatre is available once again after 70 years! Pinkie the cat works at the ballet theatre as a mouser. He loves watching the dancers, but he''s scared of the mice he''s meant to catch! What''s a ballet-loving cat to do? Collectible hardback with foil on the cover makes this a lovely gift for anyone''s library Rarely seen since it''s publication in 1951, this heartfelt and nostalgic read is the perfect gift for cat lovers of all ages Osbertand The Theatre Catare 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 Yorkermagazine. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and began writing children''s books in 1931. Ballet Shoeswas 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.

Myra Carrol has it all - beauty, kindness and a loving marriage. One afternoon she is searching through her barn for objects which could be of help in the Second World War, when she comes across an old picture of herself . . . She is immediately transported back to the carefree days of her childhood. Raised to be a strong woman by her governess Connie, Myra''s honesty, confidence and angelically beautiful face gave her the best start in life . . . until her father''s death takes her to boarding school. Through nostalgic flashbacks we learn about the events that shaped Myra''s life in this heart-warming family wartime novel by Carnegie Medal winning author, Noel Streatfeild.

A treasury of inspiration for every May baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher''s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby''s birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A brief survey of the history and development of footwear. Examines the influence of shoes on tradition and legend; shows how shoe styles reveal much about their owners; and discusses the shoemaker and his trade.