A perfect companion to Ballet Shoes, Circus Shoes, Theatre Shoes and Tennis Shoes, this family war-time story was first published in 1946, reissued now in A Puffin Book.

There’s great excitement when an unexpected parcel arrives for Selina. A beautiful long evening-dress and shiny satin party shoes – the best present a girl could ever wish for! She can hardly wait for a special occasion to wear them, but there’s still a war on and all the grown-ups are far too busy to arrange a party. So Selina and her cousins decide to organize a pageant with acting, singing, dancing and dressing-up. Will Selina find the perfect role in which to put on her amazing new clothes?

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