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BOOKS MAKE SPLENDID, LASTING GIFTS
Fine quality paper and binding . . large, easy to read type
This Christmas give young minds the important reading habit
Rosemary Clooney Doll Box
Hours and hours of fun with dolls and clothes to
cut out, and pictures to color. Set comes in at–
tractive portfolio with full color picture of Rose–
mary Clooney on cover . pockets inside hold all
supplies-make it easy for little girls to replace
dolls, sheets, etc., when finished playing. Set con–
tains 12 sheets of dresses printed in 4 colors-sheet
size 1lxl4 in. 2 heavy cardboard statuette dolls;
one 1O'j4 in. and one 12 in. tall. Book of 96 pictures
of Rosemary to color or cut out, plus 2 extra dolls
to punch out and 4 more sheets of dresses. 1 pair
plastic safety scissors. Box of 16 crayons.
All cut-out clothes are different. You can dress
dolls in summer clothes, play clothes, formal wear,
etc. Provides many hours ofentertainment with this
famous TV, radio and movie star. All materials
in set selected to insure maximum quality. and
value. Size of portfolio when open 13x21 in.
3 N 234-Shipping weight 1 lb. 8 oz........... .... 97c
Informative and Story Books .. all illustrated
0 Set of 3 Animal Books. Ages 6 to 10. Includes Chil-
dren's Book of Birds, Book of Horses, Book of Dogs.
Each has 30 pages illustrated in full color; each measures
7l4xl0l4 inches with stiff cover. Clear and informative.
Book of Birds contains descriptions of 26 different birds
including robins, swallows, orioles, bluebirds, etc.
Book of Horses describes 23 varieties: Mustang, Bronco,
Indian Cayuse, Palomino, Percheron, Arabian and others.
Book of Dogs includes 27 of the most popular breeds, such
as: Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Boxer, St. Bernard, Poodle.
3 N 233-Shipping weight I lb. 8 oz.. .'.. . .. 3 books for $1.69
[[! The Story Princess Stories. Ages 4 to 8. By Alme Dallon.
7 original stories by the familiar "Story Princess" of
TV and radio: Benjy Bear, Pi~gy Wiggy and Fred, Jigsaw
(The Pony), The Dangly Wobbly Scarecrow, Becky Ann
Visits Storyland, A Pet for Grandma, and Phil and Burt.
64 pages--each illustrated in full color.
3 N 26()-Cloth cover. Size 9xl2 in. Wt. I lb. 2 oz......... $2.89
Three Well Known Story Books
For Children from ages 3 to 7
@.] The Happy Hour Story Book. Stories are all
peaceful in nature-no frightening ideas; no
weird or eerie figures to disturb a child's sleep.
Children will ask to have them read again and
again. 160 pages. Illustrated in color.
3N 249-Size 8¥exl I~ in. Wt. I lb.8 oz.. ... ..... $2.79
@] Child 's Garden of Verses. 65 fascinating verses
by famous children's author R obert Louis
Stevenson. New and complete edition. 11 full-page
color illustrations .. 65 in black- and white. In–
cludes such favorites as "The Swing," "The Land
ofNod,» many, many others.
3N 219-B5 poges. 7Y2xlO in. . I lb.8 oz. .. $1.89
[] Uncle Wiggily's Story Book. A wonderful insight
into the world that children know. Describes
common events in life of every child-pulling first
tooth, first tumble, etc.-in some delightful story
involving Uncle Wiggily. 34 illustrations . . 12 in
color. About 127 pages.
3N 255-9\4x7 in. Shipping weight I lb. 9 oz... .. .. $1.89
Books offer a wealth of knowledge .. provide enioyable reading for boys and girls . . help give children the proper start to learning
The "True Book" Series . . Factual Books for children 4 to 8
A factual, informative series of books especially designed to satisfy the curious
minds of young children. Information in these books is also ideal for any age.
Written by authorities. Represents many hours of research on each subject.
Written in clear, understandable language for the young. Presented in an at–
tractive and interesting manner. Your children will thoroughly enjoy finding
out the interesting C(whys" and "hows" contained in this series. Large type ..
each book 7 l4x8% in. About 48 pages. State catalog number of each book wanted.
Note: &pecial price for 6 booJis; see Catalog No. 3Nl313. Wt. each book 10 oz.
3 N 281-Airports ond Airplanes...... $1.79 3 30()-Pebbles and Shells... . $1.79
3N 282- Circus.................. 1.79 3N 307- Policemen ond firemen ... 1.79
3N 283- Cowboys.......... ... 1.79 3N 308-Science Experiments...... 1.79
3 N 284- 0inosours.... . . . • . . . • • . . . 1.79 3 N 31 0--More Science Experiments. . 1.79
3 N 286-form Animals.. .. ......... 1.79 3 N 309-Tropical fishes..... 1.79
3N 291-lndions. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79 3N 1313-Any 6 of above. Stoto titles
3 N 295-lnsecls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79 wanted. Wt. 3 lbs. 12 oz.... $10.25
Popular Book Series .. for boys and girls aged 7 to 12
These books give a beginning knowledge, increase awareness and arouse interest
in further reading on these subjects. Printed in large type, many colorful illus–
trations. Ideal "first" books for boys and girls with alert, inquiring minds. Con–
tain interesting and educational matter presented in a way that makes it eas'y for
children to understand. Subjects selected for their wide appeal to children of
this age group. Good quality cloth binding .. stiff covers. Ideal books for starting
or adding to your child's library.
State catalog no. of ea~h book wanted. Shpg. wt. each 10 oz. Size 714x8Y2 in.
3N 129- first Book of Bugs. . $1.89 3N 236-first Book of Boseboll ... . .. $1.89
3N 13()-first Book of Stones..... . . . l .B9 3N 238-first Book of Presidents.. . . . 1.89
3 N 128-first Book of Mogic. . ,.... . 1.89 3N 239- first Book of Holidays.. . . .. 1.89
3 N 342-first Book of Bollet . . . 1.89 3 N 245- first Book of Sewing . 1.89
3 N 343-First Book of Science 3 N_.339-First Book. of Prehistoric
Experiments . 1.89 Animals..... . .. 1.89
Build your Christmas order up to $20 or more and Use Sears Easy' Terms
Authentic, Factual "Landmark" Books for children ages 10 to 15
Highlight events and personalities which have beco1ne turning points in history. They are fact, not
fiction . . present authentic information determi.ned by a team of historians after studying earliest
available information. This series offers adventure, thrill-packed action, interesting bits of American
history, all told in a manner which will hold the young reader spellbound. All books are wholesome
and enjoyable reading . . contain no objectionable matter t0 distress the mind of youth.
Durable cloth bindings, 4-color jackets .. illustrated. Size 5%x8l4 in. Shpg. wt. each 1 lb.
3 N 248-Stote this Cotolog Number ond T;tfe Number from list below. . ....... Eoch $1.39. .3 for $3.98
Pony Express (1) Story of·F.B.I. (8) Hudson Bay Company (22)
Prehistoric America (2) Clara Barton (15) "D" Day (23)
Custer's Last Stand (3) West Point Story (19) Abe Lincoln (24)
Daniel Boone (4) Wyatt Earp (20) Kit Carson and the
Wild Bill Hickok (5) Sequoyah- Leadei> of Wild Frontier (13)
Betsy Ross (6) the Cherokees (21) King Arthur and His
Thirty Seconds over Roger's Rangers and the Knights (17)
Tokyo (7) French-Indian War (25) Royal Canadian Police (10)