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I found this tiny little book (about 4.5" square) at a new thrift store I stumbled onto a couple weekends ago called Second Life in Decatur. It's such a fantastic concept: you buy things from their store and they in turn donate money to animal rescue programs and charities. Very cool. This little book was 50 cents. I loved the sweet little illustrations and of course, those sherbet-y colors. The hand-drawn type is pretty fabulous, too!
I couldn't find a copyright date, but it must have been published in the late 60's/early 70's as evidenced by Jeanne Pearson's signature inside who gifted this little book at the "Old Board Party" in 1970. : )
Written by: Jean Kyler McManus
Illustrated by: Maria Paoletti
What a cute book! I love the illustration and colors!
Posted by: Diana Smith | March 08, 2011 at 01:11 PM
oh its adorable!! and SO you ;D
Posted by: pilgrim | March 08, 2011 at 01:15 PM
Wonderful find, Danielle :) So lovely a sentiment and illustrations make it perfect in every way. The sketchy-style drawings remind me in some ways of the (original) pink panther cartoons... Neat!
Posted by: beka*b | March 08, 2011 at 01:30 PM
my pal is an elementary school librarian and she just gave me a stack of books from the 50's and '60's bc the school is getting remodeled... love these gems!
Posted by: malia | March 08, 2011 at 02:38 PM
lovely.
Posted by: Sara S. | March 08, 2011 at 04:24 PM
i have a book very much like this one, I got it for my 6th or 7th birthday (mid 70's) from a friend... I wonder where that went?
PS: love your etsy article on crochet- you know, YOU are the reason I learned!!
xoxo
cm
Posted by: chinamommy | March 09, 2011 at 02:14 PM
That book is adorable and I especially love the colors!
Posted by: Lana | March 09, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Oh my, I do love this. You are so lucky to have found it. It really has a sweet feel to it and could be used so many ways....
Posted by: Cheryl Ann {Boho Charme} | March 10, 2011 at 08:54 AM
Omg - this is pretty much my favorite colors, all in one book! :0 he he. Lovely!
Posted by: Michelle Clement | March 11, 2011 at 04:42 PM