Children's: Activities, Crafts, Cooking, Etc

Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., 1941. Probable First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. A nice vintage question and answer booklet for children. Includes questions on children's literature (includes a drawing of Little Black Sambo), science, nature, animals, insects, geography, nursery rhymes and more. Published by Saalfield Publishing Co., 1941. No other printing or date shown. Colorful picture softcover with 20 pages. Measures about 8" x 7-3/4" CONDITION: Pages are crisp and clean, no writing or tears. A little smudging to reverse of front cover. Cover is bright and clean with some chipping. Edges have some wear, chipping, a bit of creasing and a couple tiny tears. Binding is tight. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Dean & Son Ltd.. No Edition Mentioned. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. A cute vintage book with 6 blank glossy pages that when you rub lightly with a pencil the picture beneath appears. Only one page has been done, the other 5 have not been touched. Inside the front cover is a cute drawing and a little verses about the magic pictures. Inside the rear cover is a pencil shading picture that has not been done. Published by Dean & Son Ltd., London, no date (probably late 50's or early 60s). Oblong soft cover stapled booklet measuring 6" x 9". CONDITION: Very good. Clean and bright throughout. No tears and no writing except to the one mystic picture that has been done. There is a tiny nick to foredge of a couple of pages and very light creasing to corner of most pages. Front cover top corner has a penciled number 6 that was partly erased but has left some rubbing. Edges have a light touch wear and spine edges have a bit of chipping. Binding is tight and pages secure. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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San Diego, California, U.S.A.: Rainbow Pub, 1996. Fifth Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Bible stories come to life with these creative activities to teach children about the life of Jesus. With cutting, coloring, pasting, crafts and puzzle activities children will learn firsthand just how much Jesus loves them. Large softcover with 64 pages. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, unmarked, tight copy. Cover has some light creasing and light edge wear. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Exeter Books, 1986. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 416 pages of fun for little ones. Three main sections: Things to Make; Stories and Rhymes; Games and Tricks. Published by Exeter Books, 1986, second printing. Pictorial glossy hardback, no dustjacket. CONDITION: A clean, crisp, unmarked, pages. Small mark to book foredge. Cover is clean and bright with a little shelf wear. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: St. Martin's Press, 1988. First US Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Fun for the whole family. 14 ingenious and fiendishly clever board games created by a galaxy of today's best illustrators. Published by St. Martin's Press, 1988. First US edition. Large pictorial glossy hardback. CONDITION: Interior is like new, clean, crisp, no markings no creases and no tears. Cover is clean and bright with some scuffing and light wear to spine ends. Binding is tight. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Willowisp Press, 1989. First Thus. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. The complete idea book you'll refer to now and for many years to come. Dozen of ideas for creative, inexpensive theme parties that kids will love. Easy-to-follow illustrations show you how to make decorations, costumes, invitations, foods and more. Party tips help you organize the work to be done. Softcover with 188 pages. CONDITION: The last page has some spotting to foredge, otherwise pages are crisp, clean, unmarked. Cover has few light spots, scuffing and edge wear. Binding is tight. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Parker Publishing Co., 1982. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Carol Walker. Here, in one ready-to-use handbook, are scores of simple, easy kindergarten to sixth grade arts and crafts lessons that any classroom teacher can teach with confidence, regardless of previous experience or artistic ability. Hardback in dustjacket. 237 pages. Published by Parker Publishing Co., 1982. First edition. CONDITION: A clean, crisp, unmarked, tight copy. Cover light scuffing and light edge wear. Dustjacket is clean with scuffing and ribbing. Edges have wear and chipping, light creasing and a couple small tears. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.: EDC Publishing, 1993. No Edition Mentioned. Soft Cover. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. This lively activity book offers reading and number games for parents and their children to play together. Contains one Reading game and 33 Number games. Softcover with 64 pages. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, tight, unmarked copy. Cover has a bit of edge wear and light creasing to front top corner. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1964. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. A Creative Dramatics Book for Young Play-Makers. Illustrated by Frank Aloise. Gives directions on making Hoky Horse and how to put on a play using him and other characters. Measures 11 x 9. CONDITION: Cover is scuffed and somewhat soiled with edge wear and chipping and few tiny indentations on front. Pages are bright and clean, no writing or tears. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Charlotte, VT, U.S.A.: Williamson Publishing Company, 1992. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. Braren, Loretta T. (illustrator). Here's the chance for parents to put the magic back into their kids' weekends. The author presents over 100 activities. The whole family will be caught up in the fun and it doesn't take money, or special equipment, or any special talent. Oblong softcover with 173 pages. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, unmarked, tight copy with a little shelf wear. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Treasure Books, 1966. Probable First Edition. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. Tony Tallarico. A vintage crosswords puzzle book for children in the 4th to 5th grade level. Each puzzle is preceded by a short story about a spots figure (Jack Dempsey, Gertrude Ederle, William Tatum, Jim Thorpe, Ben Hogan, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Weissmuller and many more). The crossword puzzle following each story contains words found in the story. Answers are in the back of the book. Large softcover with 80 pages. Published by Treasure Books, 1966. CONDITION: Pages are lightly aged, clean, unmarked, no tears. None of the puzzles have been done. Cover is clean with scuffing and rubbing. Edge have some wear and chipping. Front bottom corner is creased. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York: Book-Lab, Inc., 1968. Probable First Edition. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. Lots of fun and learning in this book packed with simple science projects for children. Written my TV's Mr. Wizard himself. This was an advertising booklet presented by Blue Bonnet Margarine. Large softcover with 80 pages. Published by Book-Lab, Inc., 1968. CONDITION: Pages are clean and bright with no writing or tears. Most pages have a light bend to bottom corner. Cover is basically clean with a little staining and a partially removed stamping to front near top edge. Some scuffing and rubbing. Edges have some wear and some creasing to bottom corners. Binding is tight. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.: North Light Books, 1992. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Packed with costume ideas that kids will love and that can be done with materials found right in your home. Clear, Step-be-step instructions and inspiring photographs show exactly which materials and tools are needed and how to do the projects from start to finish. Pictorial glossy hardback. 48 pages. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, unmarked pages. Name on front free endpaper. Cover is clean with some scuffing, chipping and light edge wear. This is a tiny puncture to rear spine gutter near the bottom. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Morristown, NJ: Silver Burdett & Ginn, 1992. Probable First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. A workbook for elementary students. Contains nine units with each presenting a lesson in Natural Science. Each lessons uses worksheets and projects to tie the lesson in with Social Studies, Language Arts, Art and Mathematics. Great for home schooling. Supported by The National Science Foundation. Created by The Houston Museum of Natural Science. CONDITION: Unused clean, crisp, unmarked, tight. Cover has a little scuffing and edge wear. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Mineola, New York, U.S.A.: Dover Pubns, 1983. No Edition Mentioned. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Clean, crisp, unmarked pages, no creases or tears. Cover has some scuffing and edges wear. 46-page stapled glossy softcover. A Dover Coloring Book published in 1983. Simple, easy-to-follow instructions with clear explanations of ingredients and utensils take children through each phase of food preparation and actual cooking. Helpful introduction includes a basic list of necessary ingredients and equipment, cooking hints, and sample menus. Total of 60 recipes: pizza, hamburgers, salads, cookies, cakes, macaroni and cheese, much more. Illustrated throughout with ready-to-color drawings." 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York: Harvey House, 1961. Probable First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Margaret Zimmerman. This book is divided into two sections. The first part offers teachers a flexible plan to ready the children for dramatization and eventual participation in a play. The second part of the book presents twelve plays. Hardback lacking dustjacket. 289 pages. CONDITION: Pages are clean, crisp, no markings, no creases, no tears. Cover is clean with light scuffing and light edge wear. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Lorenz Books, 1996. No Edition Mentioned. Hard Cover. Good Plus/No Jacket. Print crazy designs on paper, clothes and other objects. 25 amazing projects to create yourself using fun stamps. Ideal for 8 to 12 year-olds. Pictorial glossy hardback. 64 pages. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, unmarked, tight copy. Cover has a little and chipping to edges. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Association Press, 1965. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good Plus/Good. Paulette Jumeau Macfarlan. This book offers a unique, nonsectarian collection of games that transplants into our time and place the kinds of recreational experiences enjoyed by children and young people in Bible times. For groups of any size, indoors and out. More than 200 games and variations. Published Association Press, 1965. First edition. Hardback in dustjacket. 192 pages. CONDITION: Previous owner's names on front free endpaper and half-title page; also a small area of black marker on front free endpaper. Reading pages are clean and crisp with no markings, no creases and no tears. Cover is clean with some edge wear. Binding is tight. Dustjacket is basically clean with some scuffing. Edges have wear, chipping, small tears and some creasing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Crown Publishers, 1981. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. A cookbook for children with thirty illustrated, step-by-step recipes for a variety of dishes including pan pizza, Scandinavian meat balls, cheesecake, fish cakes, and milkshakes. Published by Crown, 1981. First edition. Pictorial glossy hardback with 61 pages. CONDITION: Interior is clean, crisp, unmarked, no tears. Cover is clean and bright with scuffing, scratches and some light dents. Some edge wear with a small chip to front foredge and wear through to bottom corners. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1971. No Edition Mentioned. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. This is a set of 12 booklets in the "Starting Points" series - full color books which young children can use themselves. They explain in simple terms how to create pictures and how to experiment in many different ways with paint, crayons, paste, paper, clay and fabric. A great set for the homeschooler or teacher. The titles are: LET'S PAINT - LET'S CRAYON - LET'S PRINT - LET'S MAKE A PICTURE - LET'S MODEL - LET'S MAKE SOFT TOYS - LET'S DRAW - LET'S MAKE PUPPETS - LET'S MODEL WITH PLASTER - LET'S MAKE PATTERNS - LET'S DECORATE FABRIC - LET'S BUILD. These are out-of-print and hard-to-find. CONDITION: All 12 booklets are in good or better condition. All are clean and crisp with no tears. 5 have some ink and/or crayon markings inside but affecting the reverse of covers and/or a couple pages only. Covers are clean with light edge wear. Bindings are tight. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Parents' Magazine Press, 1972. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Simple experiments reveal the principles of light, sound, air and water. Pictorial hardback. CONDITION: For the most part pages are clean and crisp with a few small spots. No writing or tears. Cover has a couple spots with some edge wear. Binding is tight. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Lakewood, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Watson-Guptill Pubns, 1991. First Paperback Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. From the "Let's All Draw" series for youth. Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of vehicles including buses, fire engines, and snow plows. Softcover with 141 pages. CONDITION: A clean, crisp, unmarked, tight copy. Cover has a little light creasing and light edge wear. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Lancaster, PA: Self-published By Author, 1975. Probable First Edition. Soft Cover. Good Plus/No Jacket. Myra Ryder. A true story set in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When seven-year-old Johnny was delivering groceries for his uncle's grocery store he was frightened by a large lion standing right in the middle of Lancaster on Marietta Avenue. The line drawings by Myra Ryder are done so they can be colored in. This copy signed by the author and illustrator on page facing title page. Oblong stapled booklet. Self-published by the author in Lancaster, PA, 1975. CONDITION: Pages are clean and bright with no writing, no coloring and no tears. There is a news clipping about the book pasted inside front cover. Light age spotting to rear cover and to last blank page facing rear cover. Otherwise cover is clean and bright with light scuffing and light edge wear. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. more information

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England: Ladybird Books Inc., 1979. Probable First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Brian Price Thomas. From the Ladybird Series 702 (Learning with Traditional Rhymes), Book 7. Provides an enjoyable introduction to poetry, music and dance for every young child. Published by Ladybird Book, England, 1979. Pictorial papercovered boards with 51 pages. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, unmarked copy. Cover has some scuffing and some edge wear. Binding is tight. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Follet Pub Co., 1951. Revised. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. Jeanne Dekan. A vintage book with pages of activities for Kindergarten use. Inside front cover states: "My Kindergraph is a book of directed activities which, when used in connection with the New Kindergraph Kit, provides a complete readiness program for kindergarten children". The pages of activities are designed to be removed for easy use and to be colored by the child. Published by Follet Publishing Co., 1951, revised edition. Large paper covered, stapled book with 64 pages. CONDITION: Pages are all still intact and unused, clean and bright with no writing or tears. Cover is a bit soiled with wear, chipping and some insect chewing around the edges. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing, 1978. Probable First Edition. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. Vintage coloring and puzzle book for children featuring Donald Duck. Includes the answers to the puzzles in the rear of the book. The rear cover has a mask of Donald to cut out and use that is still intact. A Whitman Book #1388. Original price was 59 cents. Dated 1978. 72-page softcover. CONDITION: Pages are somewhat browned with age but clean and unmarked with no tears. Top corners are creased. Cover has a light touch of soiling and is bright with some scuffing, chipping and light creasing. Edges have some wear. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Chantry Music Press, Inc., 1981. No Edition Mentioned. Soft Cover. Good Plus/No Jacket. Grace Whitehead & Robert Merrick. A delightful book of original songs and paintings of fifteen familiar and helpful birds. The interior is very clean and bright with no markings. A few of the pages have a tiny nick to foredge, no tears or creases. Cover has a few tiny spots, some scuffing and some minor damage probably caused by tape that was removed and has left a 2" area and a smaller area to top front and a 2" area to rear front where the paper has peeled. Edges have some wear. Binding is tight. Glossy pictorial softcover. Measures 12" x 9". Published by Chantry Music Press, Inc., 1981. A valuable aid for teaching children to sing and learn about the birds in the world of nature. It is designed to be used with children in the kindergarten and primary levels. Included is a delightful playlet for children by Olive Yoder, a former teacher of primary children from Akron, PA. She wrote the play incorporating all the songs with the dialogue. The beautiful artwork was done by Grace Whitehead and Robert Merrick. Each is printed on heavy, textured paper, full-page and in full-color and suitable for framing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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