Noel Streatfeild 
October Baby 

A treasury of inspiration for every October baby…Find out why you might give your October baby a name to do with wine; what is meant by the gift of a bunch of marigolds, persicaria and meadow saffron; and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Mahatma Gandhi, Christopher Wren or Picasso?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.