Place of publication chicago, il date published 1954 keywords young adult bookseller catalogs encyclopedia. This is the same 1976 world book encyclopedia dictionary set we had. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. But if you happen to see a set of childcraft at your grandmothers house or a. 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. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Vintage 1954 childcraft volume 3 hardcover book folk and fairy tales edition. The about me book is a really neat combination of child development, child psychology, and health. I have the full set 15 of 1954 childcraft books and the accompanying 6 vo.
Vintage pictures and illustraions that are lovely, playful, and fun with topics that would appeal to both children and adults. I have a set of 1961 childcraft and world book with yearbook through 1977. Vintage childcraft for sale vintage science collectibles. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. In 1964, childcraft was completely reinvented, again. Vintage childcraft books, 1939 hard cover, set of volumes 112.
The how and why library published from 1954 through 1961. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. Childcraft, book of verse childs treasury volume 1 by various authors and angelo patri jan 1, 1931. Everything i need to know i learned from childcraft wired. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. Presented in a way that fascinates and engages the child, it can only be compared. The original childcraft series was created in the 1930s by w. Customs services and international tracking provided. This 14 volume set included 12 subjectbased volumes and had 2 large.
Subscribe to get the latest news, updates, and deals delivered right to your inbox. In 1954, field overhauled childcraft and published the first new series with a total of fifteen volumes. Childcraft international has 115 books on goodreads with 2727 ratings. They are all in beautiful condition inside and out. Vintage 1954 set of childcraft books excellent condition. This is a classic vintage set of childcraft books from 1954. Hardcover childcraft library set of 15 1972 childcraft the how and why library by field enterprises educational corporation jan 1, 1972. Product title childcraft froggy goes to school literacy bag.
Find great deals on ebay for childcraft books and childcraft books 1970. 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. The title of the series is childcraft the how and why library. We offer a complete assortment of highquality, safe, and developmentally appropriate products that support. 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. The delights of childcraft, part 1 redeemed reader. I thought was getting a complete set of childcraft because that is what the listing said. The collection was published in 1954 by field enterprises educational corporation. This volume was the reason i bought an old set of the encyclopedias. See all books authored by childcraft international, including stories and fables.
Spines are all intact and tight, as well as the orange outer color is still bright. With a full selection of early childhood educational products, including furniture, manipulatives, outdoor learning and family engagement solutions, childcraft and school specialty help you create an effective learning environment. See the childcraft wiki page for more details about the different editions. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and. Overall this set is in very good condition and all bindings still are very attractive. Childcraft 50th anniversary edition complete set how and why library world book childcraft 50th anniversary set 115 by childcraft by world book.
I have the 15 book set of child craft books copyright 1954. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. The childcraft set also added a separate, optional, special annual volume each year, starting in. Substitute tater tot hotdish if you live in minnesota. Product title childcraft physical science book varied themes, set. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. He knew that the postwar culture was changing the world and he wanted a series which embraced the new world. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
No torn or folded down pages, no writing in any, no smells, mold or soiled page. In 1954, field overhauled childcraft and published the first new series. Quarrie and company and later on by the same company that published world book encyclopedia. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Childcraft internationals most popular book is childcraft. Childcraft book set the how and why library 12 book lot 1990s. Signed nell dorr mother and child gravure prospectus tasha tudor. Much like a set of adult encyclopedias, it was a set for children. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. 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. This book by jeannie baker is quite a jump from her first book, polar. This summer it occurred to me that my set of childcraft 19541961. Morris formatbinding hardcover book condition used good binding hardcover publisher field enterprises inc.
Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. I marvel at the intelligent and child loving content. 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. Many people prize the my book house set, and those are lovely, too.
Childcraft 1954 volume 14 your child goes to school orange hardcover vintage. Best modern baby cribs and nursery furniture child craft. Vintage childcraft book 1954 volume 15 your child in todays world. Childcraft complete 15 volume set 1954 edition editorial staff on. Books by childcraft international author of childcraft. To me these first two volumes were nourishing and homey, like a good spaghetti casserole.
In the late 1930s there were just 7 volumes and it grew to 15 in the 1950s. Hardcover make and do childcraft the how and why library, 11 by. 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. The price was low, but i assumed the books were quite used, or. Every time i open up a new to me volume of childcraft, three things happen. We have a proud heritage of creating nursery furnishings that have been designed to meet your every need and grow with your child. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. New listing childcraft book vintage 1954 illustrated vol 8 creative play and hobbies.
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. If youre interested, in the ny, ct area, just let me know. The only writing i could find was an inscription on the face. I have the complete 1954orange set in pristine condition.
Lot of 12 childcraft 1954 books v,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,14,15 hard. A vintage fifteenvolume complete set of childcraft books. The 15 volumes of childcraft, published by world book, inc. Buy a cheap copy of vintage 1954 childcraft volume 3. The how and why library 195461 series librarything. I also remember getting lost in childcraft books, marveling at scientific and. Vtg childcraft book volume 10 orange hardcover 1954 art for children.
Im turning once again to my trusty childcraft library which is chock full of great vintage illustrations from many beloved illustrators of the past. Childcraft hardcover book set of 14 books volumes 115 missing book 5. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Childcraft products for early childhood development. 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. Childcraft international books list of books by author. Since 1954, child craft has provided families with style, safety, value and quality they can trust. Complete 1954 childcraft book set volumes 115 lot nice description. Morris jones, editor in chief, was not willing to stop there. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. We had these wonderful childcraft books in our home when i was a child. Our familys edition were either the 1949 or 1954 books, which look. Early childhood supplies, early childhood education, early.
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