{"product_id":"vintage-wonder-books-for-kids-set-of-11-illustrated-children-s-books-1940s-1950s-nursery-story-books-mid-century","title":"Vintage Wonder Books for Kids - Set of 11 Illustrated Children’s Books - 1940s 1950s - Nursery Story Books \/ Mid-Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage Wonder Books for Kids - Set of 11 Illustrated Children’s Books - 1940s 1950s - Nursery Story Books \/ Mid-Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA charming collection of eleven vintage Wonder Books from the golden age of children’s publishing. Produced by Wonder Books, Inc. of New York, these mid-century storybooks capture the imagination, artwork, and nostalgia of childhood reading from the 1940s and 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWonder Books was known for creating affordable, beautifully illustrated children’s books that brought classic stories, original tales, animals, adventures, and gentle life lessons into homes across America. During the mid-century era, Wonder Books became a familiar name on children’s bookshelves, working with talented authors and illustrators to produce colorful, engaging books designed to inspire young readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis wonderful collection includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Churkendoose: Part Chicken, Turkey, Duck and Goose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Ben Ross Berenberg, illustrated by Dellwyn Cunningham, 1946\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWho Lives on the Farm?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Mary Elting, illustrated by Pauline Jackson, 1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Noisy Clock Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Jean Horton Berg, illustrated by Art Seiden, 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIt’s a Secret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Benjamin Brewster, illustrated by Bernice Myers, 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Fraidy Cat Kitten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Irma Wilde, story and illustrations, 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Baby Elephant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Benjamin Brewster, illustrated by Peter Burchard, 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Copycat Colt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Charlotte Steiner and Virginia Hoff, illustrated by Charlotte Steiner, 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Wonderful Tar-Baby Told by Uncle Remus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Joel Chandler Harris, illustrated by Dellwyn Cunningham, 1952\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Little Train That Saved the Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Charlotte Steiner, story and pictures, 1952\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA Surprise for Mrs. Bunny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Charlotte Steiner, story and illustrations, 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Surprise Party\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Crosby Newell, story and illustrations, 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach book measures approximately 6.5 x 8.25 inches and features brilliantly illustrated pages filled with the vibrant artwork and storytelling style that make vintage children’s books so collectible today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1879 Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48925459710207,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7023\/5903\/files\/13B6CD47-6323-4394-90E3-2DAB983BE133.jpg?v=1785500503","url":"https:\/\/1879books.com\/products\/vintage-wonder-books-for-kids-set-of-11-illustrated-children-s-books-1940s-1950s-nursery-story-books-mid-century","provider":"1879 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}