Stories and Pictures of Wild Animals

This book is for older children or to be read to a child due to its delicate condition. But the pictures make it so worth the purchase! Written by Anna Burnham and published by D Lothrop Company in Boston in 1879, this book is precious, if you will excuse the cliche. It is written so sweetly with very large print and full of intricate pen and ink drawings so real they look like photos from a distance. It is literally falling apart at the seams, but could easily be repaired and cherished for many more years. $18.99. Stock number 51534. A peek inside Stories and Pictures of Wild Animals

Celebrating Children's Choices
	This collaboratie effort by Arden DeVries Post with Marilyn Scott and Michelle Theberge, celebrates 25 years of Children's Favorite Books. This book is a must for parents, teachers, and child-care providers as a resource when choosing a children's library. Includes supplemental materials for the selected books in each section. $44.99. Stock number 39282.

Sword of Francisco

This book has been given a new library binding, so there is no original cover to show, so I have chosen to show you the title page and opening illustration. Written by Charles G. Wilson and published by Thomas Y Crowell in 1956, this is the story of Charlie Morrison, a lad during the Revolutionary War, who was saved by the sword of Peter Francisco, a sword that was fashioned by special order of General George Washington. Vivid in description and pictures, this historical read would thrill any child who loves history. $39.99. Stock number 62026.

Little Folks' Land--The Story of a Little Boy in a Big World

Madge A. Bigham's "Little Folks' Land--The Story of a Little Boy in a Big World" is a charming book designed to be read to kindergarten students and laid out by week and day. For instance, the sections First and Second Weeks are House Building and are broken down into five days each, going through the entire process of building a house. From there, we go to House Furnishing, Clothing, Fuel and Lights, Food and then onto the world around the little boy. Interestingly, when this book was published in 1907, it was done so without illustrations, allowing these little ones to use their own imaginations. $47.49. Stock number 55050.

Hopalong Cassidy and Lucky at the "Double X" Ranch
	This delightful book should evoke memories in boomers who watched Hopalong on Saturday mornings. This picture book, with photos on front and back cover and illustrations throughout, includes front and back end pop-up illustrations in perfect condition. $39.99. Stock number 14177.

Highlights Magazine for Children, April 1956

Almost all of us have had the pleasure of finding the hidden objects and reading the comics and little stories in highlights magazine, whether we anxiously awaited them in the mail or looked at them in the doctor's office. We have been fortunate enough to come across 4 copies from its second year of publication--1956. This is the April issue. All issues have minor edge wear and a few light pencil marks. Otherwise they are in better shape than I am and we were published in the same year! Check them out for only $12.49. Stock number 97195. Other Copies of Highlights

Sunshine ABC
	Sunshine ABC is an actual linen book produced by Charles E. Graham & Co. right around 1890. It is tiny, with only 2 leaves being stapled in the middle to produce 8 pages. the pictures and color are amazingly well-preserved with only minor edge wear. $49.99. Stock number 97419. Inside Sunshine ABC

First Steps in Reading
	This is a reading primer from Central School Supply House and dated 1900. It is called First Steps in Reading adn was produced by Gertrude Anderson Alexander and includes much of the text written in cursive. There are a few full-color pictures that are an absolute delight to look on. $24.99. Stock number 96900. Inside First Steps in Reading

The Child's Bible Catechism (Peloubet Series)
	W. A. Wilde Co. published this book "The Child's Bible Catechism" from the Peloubet Series and used for both Sunday School and Home teaching. This little book was published in 1889, making it 121 years old. Full of great questions to ensure your children are learning from their reading of the scriptures. $24.99. Stock number 97307. A peek at The Child's Bible Catechism

Editha's Burglar
	A charming little story of a girl named Editha and her influence on a burglar she happened upon one evening in her home. Their conversations are so sweet and his are delivered in a proper cockney dialect which makes reading them so much fun. An absolutely adorable book full of an innocence that is sadly missing today. $12.49. Stock number 97209. Inside Editha's Burglar

Cornelli, Her Childhood
	"Cornelli, Her Childhood" was written by the author of Heidi, Johanna Spyri. This is a nice large volume with fairly short pages and would be wonderful to share with a child. Gorgeous cover with light edge wear. The inside picture is loose, but in place. Only $6.99. Stock number 97210. A peek inside Cornelli, Her Childhood

Tags and Twinkle
	"Tags and Twinkle" is an early education primer full of pictures from the mid-40's. This copy is in great condition. $11.49. Stock number 96818. SOLD

The Boy Scout Aviators
	This sweet book is a steal for the price. Published in 1921, it is the story of the role of a couple of Boy Scouts in WWI. "The Boy Scout Aviators" was published by Saalfield Publishing Company and is mildly worn and age-tinted. $6.99. Stock number 97590. Inside "The Boy Scout Aviators"

Quicker Than the Eye
	"Quicker Than the Eye is a lovely non-fiction book on the origins of and the many early pioneers in the world of illusion. It was written by John Mulholland and published by The Junior Literary Guild in 1932. It is ex-library, but in pretty good shape. Lovely illlustrations by Cyrus Leroy Baldridge. $42.49. Stock number 97625. Inside "Quicker Than the Eye"

The Very Small Person
	Annie Hamilton Donnell wrote "The Very Small Person" and Harper & Brothers published it in 1906. It is in remarkable condition and waiting to be read to your favorite very small person. Amazing condition! Only $21.49. Look at the Very Small Person

Petar's Treasure

"Petar's Treasure" by Clara Ingram Judson is an installment in the "They Came From . . . " series, this being They Came From Dalmatia. (Where is that again? Mainly in Croatia.) Published by Houghton Mifflin for the Junior Literary Guild in 1945. This is a great basic chapter book about children in a distant part of the world. X-library with pockte still on front end paper. $49.99. A glimpse at Petar's Treasure

Mother Goose in Words of One Syllable
	A charming, well-loved little book published by Saalfield Publishing in 1911, it is Mother Goose in easier to read format. Cover is worn and pages are brittle and age-tinted, but still in good shape for its age. $24.99. Stock number 98604. Sample Mother Goose

Virgin Islands in Story and Pictures
	This would be a great book to read with a child prior to a trip to these breath-taking islands, or simply for a mini-vacation reverie. Gorgeously illustrated in both black and white and bright primary hues, it tells the story of this historically important part of the world. $29.99. #98621. Visit the Virgin Islands

The Child's Story Bible
	Dubbed by Norman Vincent Peale as "The best summary of the Bible in story form available anywhere." This beautifully illustrated edition is given to us by Catherine F. Vos and illustrated by Betty Beeby. This is a great season to think about purchasing a book of Bible stories to read to those special children in your life. $19.99. #98636. Inside the Child's Story Bible

The Boy's King Arthur
	This is a lovely edition of the story of the Round Table edited for boys, "The Boy's King Arthur" and is filled with the most amazing illustrations that bring the story to life. This particular edition was published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1947 and is hardback with no dustjacket, but with one of the illustrations glued on the front. $10.49. #98643. Feast at The Round Table

Mouse's House
	This is a stroll back in time. Do you remember the flocked picture books where children could actually pet the animals? Sweet edition published by Simon and Schuster in 1949 and illustrated by the beloved Richard Scarry. $24.99. #92007. Pet the Pets

God is Good
	A lovely little devotional children's book full of poetry, songs, and charming illustrations. Published by Standard Publishing in 1946. $9.99. #98723.

We Give Thanks
	Another edition by Standard Publishing in 1946. This is another sweet children's devotional book. $12.49. #98724.

Our Jungle Friends
	This is an amazing find in remarkable condition for its advanced years. Saalfield published "Our Jungle Friends", a picture cut-out book due to its shape, in 1917. Quite a collectible little gem! $34.99. 98725. Walk through the Jungle