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Fun-packed Activity Books Sear s Special for Christm as!
• The perfect answer when children ask the
question. " Motlur, what's tlure to do?". .. Activity
books arc educational as well as entertaining
• For rainy days!
K eep youngsters
busy for hours
•For convalescent
periods when days
arc long and slow
GOOD .. 10 Play Books BETTER .. 15 Activity Books BEST .• 20 big Activity Books
No one with small children 63c
should ever be without at least
Herc's a really tremendous value . . . 97c
enough books to keep the children inter-
New! Our biggest and finest "Play for Every Day" $ I 97
activity box with everything you need to keep a •
one box of Activity Books. They Ages4 lo9
arc a wonderful help in keeping boys and
' girls happily occupied during convalescent
periods or on rainy days. Watch. them sit oc–
cupied for hours. This big I~-inch box
contains 10 big assdrtcd activity books, each
6V.x11-in. with 16 pages. 2 magic coloring
books, 2 follow-the-dots, 2 books of puzzles,
an ABC book, coloring book, drawing and
coloring book~ a number book. Larger and
more elaborate boxes described at right.
ested for hours and hours, at just a fraction Ages .4 to 8
over 6c apiece! Each 8~xt1U-inch book has approxi–
mately 20 pages, jam-packed with games and fascinating
things to·do. The assortment includes 2 Wet-A-Brush
books that bring out. colors, 7 activity books with
tracies, 3 beautifol coloring books and 3 Follow-the-Dot
books that amaze and delight children when they con–
nect the dots. All books arc different- no two alike. A
wealth of play ideas and educational fun for quiet play–
times and convalescent periods. And at less than 7c per
book, it's really a thrifty buy!
4 to 9 year old boy or girl contented. The box is Ages .4 to 9
packed with 20 big activity books ranging in size from 9Ysx7Ys
inches to 10}ix14 inches. There arC 4 Wet-a-Brush books, 4
tracing books, a follow-the-dot book, 2 books of Things to Do,
a john Wayne Book, a Li'l Abner book, a Bonny Braids book1
a rub-a-pencil book, a book of playmates, a book of dots, a
book of animal friends, 2 books to pushout and paste -(paste
not included). And, in addition, there's a box of 8 crayons, a
palette of 6 paints, a brush and pan. Truly a deluxe gift box
full of the finest books and materials. Just imagine the fun a
youngster can have with this big set!
3 N 1868-Shpg. wt. 1 lb. 2 oz.....Box 63c 3 N 1869-Shipping weight 2 pounds.........Box 97c 3 N 1870-Shipping weight 4 pounds. ....complete box $1.97
Black Stallion Books
$1.89
Thrilling, rip-roaring adventure tales about a
line of great Arabian stallions. Thousands of
children have enjoyed these unusual books Ages 10-16
written by Walter Farley. The author is pleased to hear from
readers. VVrite him at 457 Madison Ave., New York 22, N.Y.,
and you will get an answer and button making you a member
of the Black Stallion Club. Clothbound. Shpg. wt. 1 lb. each.
3 N 1559- Black Stallion...... . . . .. ... ...... . .. . ..$1 .89
3 N 1560- Black Stallion Returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89
3 N 1561 - Son of Black Stallion. . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . 1.89
3 N 1602- Black Stallion and Satan......•.... . ... .. 1.89
3 N 1628-lsland Stallion. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . 1.89
3 N 1634-Blood Bay Colt (illustrated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .89
3 N 1627-lsland Stallion's Fury... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89
3 N 1547-Black Stallion's Filly (illus.) Latest book. . . . 1 .89
Real Cowboys and Indians
The Sook of Indians by Holling. About the real $I 89
Indians of the Old West .. . how they lived, rode, •
hunted, fished, made wickiups and tepees. In Each
exciting story form. Read how the boy Buffalo- Ages 8-l 2
Calf went on the great hunt, how the pueblo girl helped save
a trader's life, and other stories. 126 pages. Illustrated.
3 N 1 577-SV.xlO~ in. Stiffcover. Shpg. wt. 1lb.12oz.$1.89
The Book of Cowboys by Holling. Follow the adventuresofPeter
and Barbara Ann to learn about the work, play and exciting
day-to-day life of cowboys. Told in entertaining story fo m
that holds boys and girls entranced. 126 pages. Illustrated.
3 N 1578-8).'!lx!O~ in. Stiffcover. . 1lb. 12 oz.$1.89
Boy Scouting .• Boy Mechanics
Boy Scout Encyclopedia. The book every scout $ 2 69
wants! Stories, tips and facts on scouting. Refer- •
ence guide to definitions and terms from A to z. For all ages
160 pages. Illustrated. 8x10~ inches. . ·
3 N 1523- Cloth cover. Shipping weight I lb. 6 oz.. . $2.69
The BoyMechanic. For boys ages 9 and up. Shows how to build
toys, games, boats and other exciting projects. Large, clear
illustrations. Easily understood explanations.
3 N 1630- Cloth cover. 320 pages. Shpg. w t. 2 lbs... $2.79
Jewelry Box of Paper Dolls and Costumes
New! Thrill your little girl with 99c The Picture Dictionary. $ 1. 39
this beautiful jewelry box con- Recommended by li-
taining 14 brand new paper dolls per box brarians, teachers, par- 383 pages
and 70 gorgeous costumes! Your .youngster ents. It has helped teach over
will find material here for many an hour's 1,000,000 children to read, write and ·
exciting play. Dolls printed on 5 cards of spell more rapidly. 5079 terms and
heavy cardboard Sxlt inches in 4 colors. 1442 clear illustrations. Words in
Dresses in 3 books of 16 pages each in 4 colors. small letters, capitals and script bc-
Fancy box SV.x11V.x2V. inches with 2 pull- neath appropriate picture. 8!/sxl1,Ys
out drawers. inches. Stiff cover. For ages 8 to 12.
3 N 1849- Shpg. wt. 1 lb. 4 oz.........99c 3 N 1902- Shpg. wt. 2 lbs. 2 oz.$1 .39
Illustrated Horse Stories
Thrilling. illustrated books by Marguerite Henry.
Clothbound. Wt. ca. I lb. 10 oz. except 3N1230.
3 N 1223-Album of Horses. Stories of 26 famous
breeds of horses. Full-page illustrations. . ... .$2 .79
3 N 1230- Portfolio of Horses. Collection of 23 full–
color horse portraits by Wesley Dennis. For framiitg.
Portfolio 12).'!lx!S).'!I in. Wt. 2 lbs. 8 oz....... .$3.39
3 N 1219- King of the Wind. 1949 Newberry Award
book. Adventures of an Arabian charger . . .... $2.79
3 N 1161 - Misty of Chincoteague. .... ... . . ... 2.79
3 N 1220- Sea Ster. Orphan of Chincoteague... . 2.79
3 N 1240- Born to Trot . . a boy and his colt. ... 2 .79
Nature Books
Three Nature I 69
books for chil- $ •
dren from 6-1 O. 3 books
Child's Book of Birds, Child's
Book of Flowers, Child's Book
of Insects. Profuscly illus–
trated so children learn to
recognize dozens of flowers,
birds, insects. Entertaining as
well as instructive. Large
type. About 30 pages each.
7).'!lx! O~ in.
3N1607- Stiff covers. Shpg.
wt. 1 lb. 8 oz. 3 books. $1.69