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Rupert Bear is one of the most cherished and timeless characters in children's literature. Rupert Bear has been illustrated by many talented artists over the years and Alfred Bestall's work is widely regarded as the finest. A beautiful volume celebrating a selection of eight of Alfred Bestall's most wonderful Rupert stories, taking the reader on a journey through the seasons. The book would make a perfect gift for any Rupert enthusiast and includes a foreword, an illustrator's note, several beautiful examples of Bestall's artwork that featured on endpapers and covers. The eight stories featured are: Rupert and King Frost, 1940 Rupert and the Sketch Book, 1954 Rupert and Snuffy, 1944 Rupert and the Rocket Plane, 1946 Rupert and Bingo, 1946 Rupert and the Woffle-Fly, 1947 Rupert and the Gooseberry Fool, 1950 Rupert and Unlucky Simon, 1956 Rupert's world is truly timeless and this beautiful collection will delight readers of all generations.