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Childcraft international books list of books by author. Books by childcraft international author of childcraft. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. I also remember getting lost in childcraft books, marveling at scientific and. This is the same 1976 world book encyclopedia dictionary set we had. Vintage 1954 set of childcraft books excellent condition.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Every time i open up a new to me volume of childcraft, three things happen. Substitute tater tot hotdish if you live in minnesota. The how and why library 195461 series librarything. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. Complete 1954 childcraft book set volumes 115 lot nice description. This is a classic vintage set of childcraft books from 1954. Place of publication chicago, il date published 1954 keywords young adult bookseller catalogs encyclopedia. Childcraft, book of verse childs treasury volume 1 by various authors and angelo patri jan 1, 1931. Presented in a way that fascinates and engages the child, it can only be compared. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In 1954, field overhauled childcraft and published the first new series. Since 1954, child craft has provided families with style, safety, value and quality they can trust.
Buy a cheap copy of vintage 1954 childcraft volume 3. Overall this set is in very good condition and all bindings still are very attractive. This volume was the reason i bought an old set of the encyclopedias. To me these first two volumes were nourishing and homey, like a good spaghetti casserole. I have a set of 1961 childcraft and world book with yearbook through 1977. I have the full set 15 of 1954 childcraft books and the accompanying 6 vo. Vintage childcraft books, 1939 hard cover, set of volumes 112. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. Hardcover childcraft library set of 15 1972 childcraft the how and why library by field enterprises educational corporation jan 1, 1972. It included nursery rhymes, fairy tales, stories, art projects, educational topics, music, insight for parents, and so much more all in 15 volumes with an additional supplement book.
Childcraft 1954 volume 14 your child goes to school orange hardcover vintage. Im turning once again to my trusty childcraft library which is chock full of great vintage illustrations from many beloved illustrators of the past. The only writing i could find was an inscription on the face. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
The price was low, but i assumed the books were quite used, or. This 14 volume set included 12 subjectbased volumes and had 2 large. New listing childcraft book vintage 1954 illustrated vol 8 creative play and hobbies. We have a proud heritage of creating nursery furnishings that have been designed to meet your every need and grow with your child. The collection includes animal friends and adventures, life in many lands, great men and famous deeds, exploring the world around us, creative play and hobbies, science and industry, and more. In the late 1930s there were just 7 volumes and it grew to 15 in the 1950s. Childcraft internationals most popular book is childcraft. The collection was published in 1954 by field enterprises educational corporation. Much like a set of adult encyclopedias, it was a set for children. Childcraft hardcover book set of 14 books volumes 115 missing book 5. Printed by field enterprises in 1954, this collection includes out of the 15 volumes of this set. Note may be a multivolume set and require additional postage. No torn or folded down pages, no writing in any, no smells, mold or soiled page. Find great deals on ebay for childcraft books and childcraft books 1970.
Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and. Childcraft complete 15 volume set 1954 edition editorial staff on. He knew that the postwar culture was changing the world and he wanted a series which embraced the new world. Product title childcraft physical science book varied themes, set. In 1954, field overhauled childcraft and published the first new series with a total of fifteen volumes. I have the 15 book set of child craft books copyright 1954. I have the complete 1954orange set in pristine condition. I thought was getting a complete set of childcraft because that is what the listing said. The only writing i could find was an inscription on the face plate of volume 1 and a childs name written in pencil in volume 2. Morris jones, editor in chief, was not willing to stop there. Spines are all intact and tight, as well as the orange outer color is still bright. Illustrated articles, stories, and poems, grouped thematically in fifteen volumes under titles including world and space,about animals,how things work, and make and do.
Vintage pictures and illustraions that are lovely, playful, and fun with topics that would appeal to both children and adults. My family owned a set of childcraft books when i was growing up, and i read most of them from cover to cover except, i admit, the people and places volume, and through high school social. Product title childcraft froggy goes to school literacy bag. Childcraft 50th anniversary edition complete set how and why library world book childcraft 50th anniversary set 115 by childcraft by world book. I marvel at the intelligent and child loving content.
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This book by jeannie baker is quite a jump from her first book, polar. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The 15 volumes of childcraft, published by world book, inc. Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. I havent been on vacation again, but rather laboring under the ill effects of one of these nogood, very bad, advil cold and sinus worthy head colds, which makes the very effort of watching the. Vtg childcraft book volume 10 orange hardcover 1954 art for children.
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