So Much To Tell

Kaye Webb, a journalist with no publishing experience, burst into the world of children's books in 1961 and changed the face of children's publishing forever. Her child-like enthusiasm and shrewd business mind led her to become Puffin's most successful editor and the genius behind the Puffin Club, which opened up the exciting world of authors and books to children across Britain. But whilst Kaye's professional life had worked out beautifully, her private life had been the reverse. Kaye had two husbands before her marriage to the artist Ronald Searle, and the torment of his sudden and shocking departure never left her. Yet to the outside world Kaye Webb remained passionate and unstoppable. This is the unknown story of the woman who brought the joy of books to children everywhere whilst battling the emotional pain that plagued her private life. 'The last few chapters make painful reading - she (Kaye) felt alone and underestimated. She should have been made a dame. There should be statues to her. But this generous, colourful book is probably a better memorial anyway. For one thing, it's a cracking read. And what could be better than that?.' Frank Cottrel Boyce, The Times 'The illustrations for this book, with their informative captions, are enchanting. Kaye Webb's story is inspirational - and entertaining.' Literary Review