Books with author John S. Goodall

Paddy goes to work as a waiter in an elegant restaurant, where he quickly becomes entangled in a lady poodle's feather boa.

This favorite old tale is beautifully interpreted in John S. Goodall's lovely watercolor paintings that catch to perfection the adventures of swashbuckling Push and his young master as they travel through the countryside seeking their fortune. Half-pages used between each double page spread provide a wealth ofsurprises as each one is turned.

Nancy's naughtiness in school is alleviated by a courageous act during a school trip to the seashore.

A series of intricately detailed watercolors captures the essence of the Edwardian "Season," the time of year during which wealthy and aristocratic families came to stay in London for three months to be near the royal court

Watercolor paintings depict the varied world of Edwardian entertainment, from an evening at the opera or music hall to a day at the beach or zoo, or an afternoon of bicycling or croquet.

Paddy's underwater adventures include rescuing a small sea monster from an octopus, meeting King Neptune, and following a pack of mermaids to find a treasure chest. Features half pages that reveal hidden portions of the illustrations.

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Naughty Nancy

Paddy's attempts to be a handyman in the village cause many humorous disasters. Turning the narrower pages reveals hidden portions of the illustrations.

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Illustrations without text depict a family's visit to the seashore in England just before World War I.

First edition. 1981. Macmillan Children's Books.