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Story Princess
Dolls and Costumes
Famous Story Princess paper doll and costume set, inspired by
the TV show "The Story Princess," starring Arlene Dalton. If
anything can budge the young lady of the house from her fine
Sears Christmas books-this will. Three standing dolls of the
lovely Story Princess and 6 sheets of beautiful new no-tab cos–
tumes (with magic Scribble Glue, no bothersome tabs are
necessary; costumes press on, lift off--easy as 1-2-3). In
addition: a plastic standard for each doll; metal scissors; die–
cut stand-up vanity with tiny mirror, comb, and brush; plus
9 silver-color charms and 2 colored rayon cords for making
sparkling, royal-looking charm bracelets.
Fun with.Fiction for youngsters 3 to 10
Around the World in Eighty
Doys. Ages 6 to 10. Simplified
version of Jules Verne classic.
Story of a man who bets he can
circle the world in 80 days–
in a balloon: his adventures;
how he's detained; how he al–
most doesn't make it--or does
he? Let your youngsters find
out in this most delightful way.
96 pgs. 7Vsx1072 in.
3 N699-lllus. Wt. Boz..... 97c
Uncle Wiggily's Story · Book.
Ages 3 to 7. Awonderful insight
into the world of children. De–
scribes, in a series of stories in–
volving old Uncle Wiggily,
those everyday events that add
up to big things in the life of
every child: the first tumble,
pulling the first tooth, and lots
more. 34 illustrations, 12 in
color. About 12 7 pgs. 9J;(x7 in.
3 N255-Wt. 1 lb, 9 oz.. . . $1.87
Giant Nursery Book •• tops with ages 4-8
Hundreds of favorite nursery rhymes, stories, and
poems for happy little folks ages 4 to 8. Including the
finest and most tender works of such authors as
Kenneth Grahame, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edward
Lear, and Clement Moore. Big fun, it's a big book in
every way: big full-color illustrations by Tony Palazzo;
big, easy-reading type (the kind that makes Grandma
happier than ever to read to her bright-eyed little
pals!); and big, big pages-192 of them 8]1x12~ in.
high. Order today-and watch sleepy little eyes open
wide with glee Christmas morning!
3 N696-Sturdy binding. Shpg. wt. 1 lb. 4 oz........ $3.87
3-in-one Set for youngsters 6 to 12
A Child's Book of Cats. Chances are, your young–
sters would be amazed to know all the kinds oi cats.
This book tells them-and shows them, in beautiful
illustrations on every page. A Child's Book of Butter–
flies. Page after page of the most striking insects in
the world. Approved for accuracy by Dr. Lucy
Clausen, American Museum of Natural History.
A Child's Book of Fishes. All about sharks, barracu–
da, and many more of the mysterious creatures of
the deep. Three books at one low price. Each 7!4x
10)4 inches, each alive with illustrations.
3 N773-laminated covers. Wt. 1 lb. 4 oz..... Set $1.67
"Tiny" Books (Ages 3 to 6)
Tiny Nonsense Stories. Twelve funny
stories about kittens, pigs, bunnies, and
a host of other little animals. 200 illus–
trations by Garth Williams. Boxed.
Combined size: 4Vsx4Ysx2~ inches.
Total of 264 pages in rich color.
3 N697-12 Tiny Books. Wt. 10 oz... $1.37
Tiny Animol Stories. Twelve story books
like above, but' with different animal
stories and pictures.
3 N698-12 Tiny Books. Wt. IO oz... $1.37
Ever-popular "First" Book Series .• for boys, girls 7 to 12
Books t'hat provide not only a basic knowledge
on their subjects, but that stimulate curiosity
-arouse interest in reading further. All on
subjects that active young minds love to ex–
plore:science, baseball, submarines, electricity,
codes and ciphers, presidents, ballet. magic,
and more.
All in large, easy-to-read type, all with
many colorful illustrations. Good quality cloth
binding; stiff covers_ This Christmas, start
your youngsters on a library of their own.
Choose from titles at right.
State catalog number of each book wanted.
Size 7~x872 inches. Shipping weight 10 oz.
3 N 129-First Book of Bugs............. $1.87
3 N130- First Book of Stones...... ... .. 1.87
3 N128-First Book of Magic. . . . . . . . . . . 1.87
3 N342- First Book of Bollet... .. . . . . . . . 1.87
3 N343-First Book of Science Experiments 1.87
3 N236-First Book of Baseball. . . . . . . . . 1.87
3 N238-First Book of Presidents. 1.87
3 N749-FirstBookofCodes,Ciphers INewl 1.87
3 N750-First Book of Submorines INewl.. 1.87
3 N751 -First Book of Electricity INewl ... 1.87
Illustrated Bible Stories (Ages 6 up)
Tender Tales to warm the hearts of boys and girls 4 and up
Bible Story Book. A brand new
edition of a favorite that has
sold over 1 million copies! New
throughout: brieferstories, short–
er paragraphs; simpler sentences,
larger type. More stories (312).
More pictures (179 in all, 64 in
full color). AU to make it easier
and more interesting for young–
sters to learn the values taught
in the Bible-from Genesis to
Children's Book of Bible Stories. Over 100 Old
and New Testament stories of Adam and Eve,
Abraham, the Prophets, Jesus and His Disciples.
Presented in clear, simple style, easy-to-read type.
47 beautiful illustrations, 28 in rich full color.
About 265 pages. 6%'x10!4 inches. Cloth bound
for long wear. A wonderful addition to your 1957
Sears Christmas Book order.
3 N1660-Shipplng weight 1 lb. 10 oz.... .... . .$1.57
The littlest Angel. The tenderest of child classics
with 15 full-color illustrations by Katherine Evans.
A beautiful tale beautifully told. 25 pages.
3 N205-7V.x9V. inches. Shpg. wt. JO oz.. .... .. 93c
TheWee Tree's Christmas. A heart-warming tale
in verse. Illustrated in vivid shades of blue, du–
bonnet (red wine color). Printed from hand–
lettered original. One of our finest.
3 N748-55 pgs. BV. x10'!. in. Wt. I lb. 4 oz... $2.37
God Loves You. Inspiring children's prayers,
stories by Peter and Catherine Marshall. A beau–
tiful way to teach your youngsters devotion.
3 N208-SO pages. 7V. xlOV. inches. Wt. 12 oz. $1.87
When Jesus Was a Little Boy. A gentle little
story of the Christ Child to warm the hearts of
all young readers. Color illustrated. 32 pages.
3 N331 -8x9Y2 inches. Shpg. wt. 10 oz...... .$1 .37
Revelation. 640 pages.
3 N2469-Wt. 2 lbs. Boz... $3.87
Bible ABC Book. Ages 6 to 10.
New revised edition. 26 stories,
Scripture references. Full-page,
fyll-color illustrations. Learn
Bible verses with each letter. 64
pages. Cloth bound.
:i N2468-Shpg. wt. Boz.. .. $1,87 i~~t SEARS 291