1958-1970 I Can Read Hardcover Books: You Choose
$20.00 – $28.00
This selection features some of the most influential titles in early childhood literacy from the late 1950s through 1970. Whether it’s the cartoon styling of Syd Hoff, the heartwarming heroism of Esther Averill’s Pickles, or the gentle storytelling of the Hurd family, these books represent a golden era of educational publishing. Each volume was specifically designed to bridge the gap between being read to and reading independently, using controlled vocabulary and engaging, imaginative plots that have stood the test of time.
CHOOSE FROM:
1. The Fire Cat (1960): Written and illustrated by Esther Averill. A charming story about Pickles, a young cat who finds his purpose as a fire cat. 63 pages. Good condition.
2. The Case of the Cat's Meow (1965): An "I Can Read Mystery" by Crosby Bonsall. Follow Snitch, Wizard, Skinny, and Tubby as they solve the case of the missing cat. 64 pages. Good condition with some light staining on the cover.
3. Johnny Lion's Bad Day (1970): By Edith Thacher Hurd with pictures by Clement Hurd (illustrator of Goodnight Moon). A sweet story about a little lion who doesn't feel well. 64 pages. Good condition.
4. Danny and the Dinosaur (1958): The timeless classic written and illustrated by Syd Hoff. A story of a boy's wonderful day out with a friendly museum dinosaur. 64 pages. Good condition.
These books are perfect for nostalgic collectors of mid-century children's literature, primary school teachers looking for authentic period materials, or parents wishing to share the same stories they loved as children.
These items are vintage, ranging from approximately 56 to 68 years old.
CHOOSE FROM:
1. The Fire Cat (1960): Written and illustrated by Esther Averill. A charming story about Pickles, a young cat who finds his purpose as a fire cat. 63 pages. Good condition.
2. The Case of the Cat's Meow (1965): An "I Can Read Mystery" by Crosby Bonsall. Follow Snitch, Wizard, Skinny, and Tubby as they solve the case of the missing cat. 64 pages. Good condition with some light staining on the cover.
3. Johnny Lion's Bad Day (1970): By Edith Thacher Hurd with pictures by Clement Hurd (illustrator of Goodnight Moon). A sweet story about a little lion who doesn't feel well. 64 pages. Good condition.
4. Danny and the Dinosaur (1958): The timeless classic written and illustrated by Syd Hoff. A story of a boy's wonderful day out with a friendly museum dinosaur. 64 pages. Good condition.
These books are perfect for nostalgic collectors of mid-century children's literature, primary school teachers looking for authentic period materials, or parents wishing to share the same stories they loved as children.
These items are vintage, ranging from approximately 56 to 68 years old.