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58-139 COLOR ABC
By Nancy Larrick, illustrated by Rene Martin
2.95
(2 to 6 yrs.)-A magnificent alphabet book. For each letter there is a
full-color, very clear, well drawn picture of an object likely to interest
a child. On the opposite page both the capital and small letter are
printed in large type. The brief accompanying text is good.
B 58-61 LITTLE MONKEY
By Jane Thayer, illus. by Seymour Fleishman
2.75
(3 to 7 yrs.)-The little zoo monkey had no luck with his many schemes
to make the keeper let him stay up late. A funny story on this familiar
theme, with a surprising and happy ending.
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59-223 THE THREE HAPPY LIONS .
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2.25
(3 to 7 yrs.)-The lion and the lioness, and all the zoo personnel, are
delighted when their beautiful cub proves his cleverness and decides
what his life-work is to be. By Louise Fatio, illustrated by Roger Duvoisin.
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57-247 GRANDFATHER AND
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2.75
(2 lo 7 yrs.)-What pleasant times the little boy and his grandfather
have-they walk slowly together, and talk and see a lot of interesting
things. Everybody else hurries too much-so they have their best limes
with each other. By Helen E. Buckley,
illustrated by Paul Galdone.
E 56-141 THE LITTLE ONE
Pictures and story by Dare Wright. .......
2.50
(3 to 7 yrs.)-Large, excellent photographs illustrate the adventures of
a small lonesome doll which was rescued from an empty house, and
shown the bright outdoors by two teddy bears.
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59-235 MINETTE
By Janice, ilJustrated by Alain .... . . .. ....... ..
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2.25
(4
to 8 yrs.)-Both story and pictures are enchanting. In humorous
detail they tell how a proud, patriotic, contemporary French cat happened
to move from the caretaker's quarters
to a permanent home in
the
Palace of Versailles, sleeping on the royal bed.
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59-291
JIMMY HAS LOST HIS CAP-WHERE CAN IT BE? .
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2.00
(2
to 7 yrs.)-Every page has a gleeful surprise as Jimmy searches
for his cap. Fold back the flap and look into the closet, behind the chair,
in the refrigerator. Distinguished drawings by Bruno Munari, printed in
Italy in striking colors.
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59-116 MADELINE AND THE GYPSIES ......... . .. 3.50
(5 to 8 yrs.)-This new story about the inimitable little French
girl and her friends is the best of all. Ludwig Bemelman's
gorgeous pictures and eventful stories are acclaimed by
artists, critics and children.
59-115 MADELINE
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3.50
59-128 MADELINE'S RESCUE
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.3.50
59-129 MADELINE AND THE BAD HAT ............ . . . .3.50
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57-77 FATHER BEAR COMES HOME:
An "I Can Read"
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l.95
(4 to 8 yrs.)-What fun for Little Bear and Mother Bear when
Father comes home from his fishing trip! Children will be
enchanted. By Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak.
All the "I Can Read" books have good stories and pictures
and large print. Children in the second grade, and sometimes
younger, enjoy reading them to themselves. The very first
reader in this series, also about this animal family, was
57-78 LITTLE BEAR . . .
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.. 1.95
K 58-241 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
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2.95
(4
to 8 yrs.)-Dr. Seuss'
latest book is especially gay in
both pictures and nonsense
text. Children will love
ii,
as they love all the Dr. Seuss books.
58-234
IF I RAN THE ZOO
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2.95
This is the popular book which inspired the animals in the
illustrated Dr. Seuss Zoo Kit, see "L".
L 17-457 DR. SEUSS ZOO KIT
Ship. wt. 2 lbs..... ...
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3.95
These are among the outstanding children's books of 1959. In ad–
dition you may wish to select from our book catalog, which lists
approximately
500
titles, old and new, arranged by age and subject.
In our book department you will find, the year round, several thou–
sand titles-the classics as well as the best of the new. Book catalog
(6 yrs. up)-Any children who enjoy reading or hearing
read the best selling Dr. Seuss children's books as in "K"
above, will delight
in seeing these
three
fascinatingly
improbable snap together animals in plastic step right out
of
these pages and into their hearts.
ll'h"
Gowdy,
the
Dowdy Grackle.
91/~"
Tingo, the Noodle-Topped Stroodle, and
Blfi"
Norval. the Bashful Blinket, can be easily put together,
and also countless other comical animals, providing hours
will be sent upon request.
of creative fun . All parts interchangeable.
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