Childrens Books Babette by Clare Turlay Newberry 1999 Smithmark Books Publishing Rare Books for Kids Gifts Storybooks Cat Stories

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This is a near fine (almost like new) large hardcover. 1999 Smithmark Publishing. This copy is crisp and clean inside and out. The inside pages are still crisp and clean with no markings seen. The binding is tight and straight. Blue hardcover boards are also near fine with only a hint of shelf wear. Large quarto book size or 12" x 11".


Clare Truly Newberry wrote Babette in 1937. Her work spans 17 books which she wrote and illustrated herself. Most all her stories were about cats and Babette is one of her favorite works to date. The story is about Siamese cats and one little girls love. The book has lovely illustrations that bring the characters to life. Four of Newberry's books were honored with the Caldecott Award.

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