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CHILDRENS VINTAGE HARDCOVER BOOKS INDIVIDUALLY PRICED
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A collection of children’s hardcover vintage books from the 60’s, 70’s and 90’s….Wonderful books for any parent that wants to reminisce with their own children.
Lovingly sourced vintage books with expected wear and tear, discolouration and inscriptions. Each book is listed according to its condition and I try to be as honest as I can with each and every book.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING UNTIL THE END
INDIVIDUALLY PRICED
Punch in the HUNGRY BOOKWORM into gumtree to see my other listings
A Tree is to Plant by Clyde Robert Bulla printed 1972 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $30 (minimal wear and tear on the inside cover)
A tree is the biggest plant that grows. Trees can live for a very long time, and they are alive all year long, even when they look dead in winter.In this newly illustrated book, you will learn how a tree grows and how it gets food and water.
The Real Thief by William Steig printed 1973 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(wear and tear on the dustcover and edges of the book, pages in excellent condition for its age)
Gawain is a loyal and true goose serving as chief guard of the royal treasury. He'd been happy enough with his life at home tending his garden and making sketches of architectural masterpieces. Now he's being charged with stealing from the treasury. Gawain is certain of his innocence, but he can't prove it. .
Nothing Much Happened Today by Mary Blount Christian printed 1973
HARDCOVER with dust cover EXCELLENT CONDITION $40 (wear and tear on the dustcover, minimal wear and tear inside cover, pages like new)
Meet the Mayberry’s. They’ll delight you but be prepared for some smoke and lots of soap bubbles along the way. A hilarious story of a chaotic tenet minutes in the Mayberry home.
The Farmer, the Rooks and the Cherry Tree by John Cunliffe printed 1964
HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25( minimal wear and tear on the dustcover, pages like new)
A farmer and a flock of rooks wage a war over the farmer's cherries.
SOLD OUT ATM WILL RELIST IF I FIND MORE COPIES
The Kinder Hat by Morag Loh printed 1985
HARD TO SOURCE HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $40 SOLD
(Minimal wear and tear on the dustcover ad the edges of the book, pages like new)
The Kinder Hat follows Jessie on a day at kinder (day care/preschool) where she fashions a fantastic hat during craft and convinces her mother to wear the hat in public all the way home.
When sea and sky are blue by Leticia Parr printed 1970 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $20
(minimal wear and tear on the cover and dustcover, pages like new)
A young boy describes his day watching and playing by the sea.
The Summer Night by Charlotte Zolotow printed 1976 HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $18
After she and her father take a walk and have a bedtime snack, a little girl is finally sleepy enough to go to bed
Tom Fox and the Apple Pie by Clyde Watson printed 1973 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(wear and tear on the dustcover, inscription on cover page, pages like new for its age)
Hot Water for Boris by Victor G Ambrus printed 1972 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(Minimal wear and tear on the dustcover and the edges of the book)
Mr Biddle and the Birds by Lonzo Anderson printed 1971 HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $45 (inscription inside cover page)
Mr. Biddle's plans for flying with the birds works out badly at first.
Mr Fairweather and his Family by Margaret Kornitzer printed 1973
HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $30
Cuthbert and the Thingamabob by Kim Chesher printed 1976
HARDCOVER with dustcover VERY GOOD CONDITION $20
(Wear and tear on the edges of the book, spine binding taped up on cover pages back and front, pages like new)
Cuthbert was very young and so forgetful that he often had difficulty in remembering what kind of animal he was
Henry Explores the Mountains by Mark Taylor printed 1975 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $50
(Minimal wear and tear on the cover and cover pages, other pages are like new)
Henry and Angus are back in the last of their four adventures!
It was fall. And on the night of the big frost, Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus, decided that they must explore the wild and untracked mountains near their house. Before winter set in. So the next morning they set out, with flags and banners as any good explorers would, and also rope. "You always need rope when climbing in the mountains - for safety," Henry said.
"I expect you to be home before dark," said Henry's father.
And off they went. They picked their way through dangerous canyons and up steep cliffs, had their lunch, and then trouble began. It proved to be an exciting afternoon for Henry and Angus, much better than Henry's imagination could have made it.
David’s Waiting Day by Bernadette Watts printed 1977 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $45 (minimal wear and tear on the cover page, some minimal wear and tear inside near the spine/binding, pages like new)
David waits for Mother to come home from the hospital with his new baby sister.
The Woodcutters Duck by Krystyna Turska printed 1974 HARDCOVER with dustcover LIKE NEW $45
When Bartek the woodcutter saves the King of the Frogs in this Polish folk tale, his kindness is rewarded with the ability to summon storms. But what use does a simple woodcutter have for wild winds and rain? Quite a bit, as Bartek discovers when his beloved pet duck is threatened...This is a charming tale of a simple man who saves his animal companion from harm
The Furious Flycycle by Jan Wahl printed 1970 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $35 (contacted copy, pages like new for age)
Getting the idea from a great inventor who has settled in his town, a young mechanical wizard invents a device that enables him to fly his bicycle on a rescue mission which makes him a great hero.
Sam Sunday and the Strange Disappearance of Chester Cats by Robyn Supraner printed 1978
HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $22
The best detective on the police force searches for Mrs. Cats' missing son.
The Potters Kitchen by Rachel Isadora printed 1977 HARDCOVER with dustcover LIKE NEW $40
The Potter family moves from the country to the city and makes a happy adjustment.
Growing up and other Vices by Sara Midda printed 1994 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $30
(Minimal wear and tear inside on cover page near spine)
Magical evocation of the mysteries of childhood and a gentle satirical outlook on the imperfections of adulthood. Captivating watercolour illustrations.
Yonderbeyonder by Thyrza Davey. printed 1990 HARDCOVER with dustcover LIKE NEW $22
(Minimal wear and tear on the dustcover, rest of book like new)
A young girl mourns the death of her cat. Cycling home one day, she has a near-fatal accident and she goes into a dream-filled coma. She finds herself in Yonderbeyonder, a peaceful land where animals go when they die. The book was awarded the 1991 Australian Christian Literature Society's Christian Book of the Year, Best Children's Book
The Farmyard Cat in Trouble by Christine Anello printed 1992 HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $22 (some light marks on the back cover page, other pages like new)
The farmyard cat is blamed for spoiling the milk in the coolroom, frightening the goats, and getting into the henhouse. Then one night he catches the real culprit, a fox, and clears his name.
Stand Back said the Elephant I’m going to Sneeze by Patricia Thomas printed 1990
HARDCOVER LIKE NEW/EXCELLENT CONDITION $30 (minimal wear and tear on the spine, inscription inside cover page, pages like new)
All the animals are in a panic. The elephant's sneeze would blow the monkeys out of the trees, the feathers off the birds, the stripes off the zebra! Even the fish and the fly, the crocodile and the kangaroo know what a catastrophe that sneeze would be. Please don't sneeze! they beg....
This classic story of an enormous sneeze in the marking, told in sprightly nonsense verse, is fun to share with a child at home or as a read-aloud at school. It's sure to make even wriggling little ones pay attention and join in!
Egg Thoughts and other Frances Songs by Russell Hoban printed 1994 HARDCOVER with dustcover LIKE NEW $35
Frances's treasured collection of delightful verses is now in beautiful full color. America's favorite song-singing badger is sure to entertain old and new fans as she laments the end of summer, presents a tribute to her favorite cookie, and sings her memorable ballad about the food she hates the most: eggs.Twenty-two poems reflect Frances' observations on the events in her life.
The Flower Maker by Alan Blackwood printed 1974 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(Cover page has pen marks on and a name written over the entire cover page-the rest of the book is in like new condition)
Little Mr Greenthumb by Jane Thayer printed 1969 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(Wear and tear on the dustcover, tiny bit of wear and tear on the edges of the book, inside pages are like new for age)
A lazy little elf finds out what a green thumb is when he works hard to care for Mrs. Gardener's prize flowers.
Magic Balloon, Sleeping Chair by Helen Young printed 1975 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(Minimal wear and tear on the cover, pages like new) A story of a young boys magical visit to the dentist
Please be specific which books you would like when you message me as I have over 3,000 books in stock
Happy to negotiate reasonable prices if making a bulk purchase of five books or more.
Please state whether you would like pick up or postage
Cash and Bank Transfer Only
Ad will be amended or deleted when sold
Follow the Hungry Bookworm pre loved children’s books on Facebook
Lovingly sourced vintage books with expected wear and tear, discolouration and inscriptions. Each book is listed according to its condition and I try to be as honest as I can with each and every book.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING UNTIL THE END
INDIVIDUALLY PRICED
Punch in the HUNGRY BOOKWORM into gumtree to see my other listings
A Tree is to Plant by Clyde Robert Bulla printed 1972 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $30 (minimal wear and tear on the inside cover)
A tree is the biggest plant that grows. Trees can live for a very long time, and they are alive all year long, even when they look dead in winter.In this newly illustrated book, you will learn how a tree grows and how it gets food and water.
The Real Thief by William Steig printed 1973 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(wear and tear on the dustcover and edges of the book, pages in excellent condition for its age)
Gawain is a loyal and true goose serving as chief guard of the royal treasury. He'd been happy enough with his life at home tending his garden and making sketches of architectural masterpieces. Now he's being charged with stealing from the treasury. Gawain is certain of his innocence, but he can't prove it. .
Nothing Much Happened Today by Mary Blount Christian printed 1973
HARDCOVER with dust cover EXCELLENT CONDITION $40 (wear and tear on the dustcover, minimal wear and tear inside cover, pages like new)
Meet the Mayberry’s. They’ll delight you but be prepared for some smoke and lots of soap bubbles along the way. A hilarious story of a chaotic tenet minutes in the Mayberry home.
The Farmer, the Rooks and the Cherry Tree by John Cunliffe printed 1964
HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25( minimal wear and tear on the dustcover, pages like new)
A farmer and a flock of rooks wage a war over the farmer's cherries.
SOLD OUT ATM WILL RELIST IF I FIND MORE COPIES
The Kinder Hat by Morag Loh printed 1985
HARD TO SOURCE HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $40 SOLD
(Minimal wear and tear on the dustcover ad the edges of the book, pages like new)
The Kinder Hat follows Jessie on a day at kinder (day care/preschool) where she fashions a fantastic hat during craft and convinces her mother to wear the hat in public all the way home.
When sea and sky are blue by Leticia Parr printed 1970 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $20
(minimal wear and tear on the cover and dustcover, pages like new)
A young boy describes his day watching and playing by the sea.
The Summer Night by Charlotte Zolotow printed 1976 HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $18
After she and her father take a walk and have a bedtime snack, a little girl is finally sleepy enough to go to bed
Tom Fox and the Apple Pie by Clyde Watson printed 1973 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(wear and tear on the dustcover, inscription on cover page, pages like new for its age)
Hot Water for Boris by Victor G Ambrus printed 1972 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(Minimal wear and tear on the dustcover and the edges of the book)
Mr Biddle and the Birds by Lonzo Anderson printed 1971 HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $45 (inscription inside cover page)
Mr. Biddle's plans for flying with the birds works out badly at first.
Mr Fairweather and his Family by Margaret Kornitzer printed 1973
HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $30
Cuthbert and the Thingamabob by Kim Chesher printed 1976
HARDCOVER with dustcover VERY GOOD CONDITION $20
(Wear and tear on the edges of the book, spine binding taped up on cover pages back and front, pages like new)
Cuthbert was very young and so forgetful that he often had difficulty in remembering what kind of animal he was
Henry Explores the Mountains by Mark Taylor printed 1975 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $50
(Minimal wear and tear on the cover and cover pages, other pages are like new)
Henry and Angus are back in the last of their four adventures!
It was fall. And on the night of the big frost, Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus, decided that they must explore the wild and untracked mountains near their house. Before winter set in. So the next morning they set out, with flags and banners as any good explorers would, and also rope. "You always need rope when climbing in the mountains - for safety," Henry said.
"I expect you to be home before dark," said Henry's father.
And off they went. They picked their way through dangerous canyons and up steep cliffs, had their lunch, and then trouble began. It proved to be an exciting afternoon for Henry and Angus, much better than Henry's imagination could have made it.
David’s Waiting Day by Bernadette Watts printed 1977 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $45 (minimal wear and tear on the cover page, some minimal wear and tear inside near the spine/binding, pages like new)
David waits for Mother to come home from the hospital with his new baby sister.
The Woodcutters Duck by Krystyna Turska printed 1974 HARDCOVER with dustcover LIKE NEW $45
When Bartek the woodcutter saves the King of the Frogs in this Polish folk tale, his kindness is rewarded with the ability to summon storms. But what use does a simple woodcutter have for wild winds and rain? Quite a bit, as Bartek discovers when his beloved pet duck is threatened...This is a charming tale of a simple man who saves his animal companion from harm
The Furious Flycycle by Jan Wahl printed 1970 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $35 (contacted copy, pages like new for age)
Getting the idea from a great inventor who has settled in his town, a young mechanical wizard invents a device that enables him to fly his bicycle on a rescue mission which makes him a great hero.
Sam Sunday and the Strange Disappearance of Chester Cats by Robyn Supraner printed 1978
HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $22
The best detective on the police force searches for Mrs. Cats' missing son.
The Potters Kitchen by Rachel Isadora printed 1977 HARDCOVER with dustcover LIKE NEW $40
The Potter family moves from the country to the city and makes a happy adjustment.
Growing up and other Vices by Sara Midda printed 1994 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $30
(Minimal wear and tear inside on cover page near spine)
Magical evocation of the mysteries of childhood and a gentle satirical outlook on the imperfections of adulthood. Captivating watercolour illustrations.
Yonderbeyonder by Thyrza Davey. printed 1990 HARDCOVER with dustcover LIKE NEW $22
(Minimal wear and tear on the dustcover, rest of book like new)
A young girl mourns the death of her cat. Cycling home one day, she has a near-fatal accident and she goes into a dream-filled coma. She finds herself in Yonderbeyonder, a peaceful land where animals go when they die. The book was awarded the 1991 Australian Christian Literature Society's Christian Book of the Year, Best Children's Book
The Farmyard Cat in Trouble by Christine Anello printed 1992 HARDCOVER LIKE NEW $22 (some light marks on the back cover page, other pages like new)
The farmyard cat is blamed for spoiling the milk in the coolroom, frightening the goats, and getting into the henhouse. Then one night he catches the real culprit, a fox, and clears his name.
Stand Back said the Elephant I’m going to Sneeze by Patricia Thomas printed 1990
HARDCOVER LIKE NEW/EXCELLENT CONDITION $30 (minimal wear and tear on the spine, inscription inside cover page, pages like new)
All the animals are in a panic. The elephant's sneeze would blow the monkeys out of the trees, the feathers off the birds, the stripes off the zebra! Even the fish and the fly, the crocodile and the kangaroo know what a catastrophe that sneeze would be. Please don't sneeze! they beg....
This classic story of an enormous sneeze in the marking, told in sprightly nonsense verse, is fun to share with a child at home or as a read-aloud at school. It's sure to make even wriggling little ones pay attention and join in!
Egg Thoughts and other Frances Songs by Russell Hoban printed 1994 HARDCOVER with dustcover LIKE NEW $35
Frances's treasured collection of delightful verses is now in beautiful full color. America's favorite song-singing badger is sure to entertain old and new fans as she laments the end of summer, presents a tribute to her favorite cookie, and sings her memorable ballad about the food she hates the most: eggs.Twenty-two poems reflect Frances' observations on the events in her life.
The Flower Maker by Alan Blackwood printed 1974 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(Cover page has pen marks on and a name written over the entire cover page-the rest of the book is in like new condition)
Little Mr Greenthumb by Jane Thayer printed 1969 HARDCOVER with dustcover EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(Wear and tear on the dustcover, tiny bit of wear and tear on the edges of the book, inside pages are like new for age)
A lazy little elf finds out what a green thumb is when he works hard to care for Mrs. Gardener's prize flowers.
Magic Balloon, Sleeping Chair by Helen Young printed 1975 HARDCOVER EXCELLENT CONDITION $25
(Minimal wear and tear on the cover, pages like new) A story of a young boys magical visit to the dentist
Please be specific which books you would like when you message me as I have over 3,000 books in stock
Happy to negotiate reasonable prices if making a bulk purchase of five books or more.
Please state whether you would like pick up or postage
Cash and Bank Transfer Only
Ad will be amended or deleted when sold
Follow the Hungry Bookworm pre loved children’s books on Facebook
- Date Listed:17/09/2022
- Last Edited:17/10/2022
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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