Children's books from the 50's and 60's

In search of info on a 50s 60s illustratorauthor of childrens books february 20, 2012 8. The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. I am looking for a childrens book published in the 50s or 60s. The small hardback indians of america has a loose cover.

And of course, a key part of every childhood is the books we read. There is a publisher who has recently reprinted all those and several other series. In search of info on a 50s60s illustratorauthor of. I am trying to find this book for my mom s birthday. Jul 15, 20 i have been discovering a whole wealth of interesting vintage record covers. A nice collection of childrens books from the 1950s1970s with many well known favorites. Lot of 4 golden library of knowledge childrens picture books. Oct 19, 2018 heres another book that wasnt a bestseller in the year of its release, but steadily increased in the public imagination, becoming more and more popular until it became the much parodied childrens book juggernaut that we know and love today, which everyone knows and which has sold over 48 million copies. Or go to childrens books of the 70s and 80s for more memories. Childrens books 1950s stock photos and images alamy.

I dont have it here at home with me, but a couple of years i was looking through it page by page to get reminders of books i had loved and i rediscovered the beanie malone series. See more ideas about childrens books, books and vintage children s books. Some of the 1950s childrens chapter books on this list were favorite read alouds in our house and ive included a variety. My other picks would be the silver crown by robert c obrien, peters room by antonia forrest, over sea, under stone by susan cooper, my side of the mountain by jean craighead george and a kestrel for a knave by barry hines not. Some of the 1950s childrens chapter books on this list were favorite read alouds in our house and ive included a variety of genres, from fantasy to humor and realistic fiction. These classic 1950s books will lead us into the second half of the twentieth century. They also played with marbles and aimed them into the small holes in manhole covers, and there were hopscotch boards. I remember reading most of these books from the 50s and 60s, but a few, like a wrinkle in time i didnt. See more ideas about school reading, school books, books. The 60s was such a fab decade for childrens literature i could happily read all of these books again today.

Looking for books about friends for kindergarten, preschool and toddler kids. School reading books of the 50 s, 60 s, 70 s and 80 s a visual database for all those books you forgot. Childrens vintage record covers from the 1950s and 60s. In search of info on a 50 s 60 s illustratorauthor of children s books february 20, 2012 8. We stock more than 10,000 scarce, collectible and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. For toys and games memories try my old toy box only remember the books. Ladybird childrens books of the 1950s and 1960s, england. With the economy finally recovering, rock and roll in everybody s ears and shiny, new appliances in everybody s home, things were looking up in the 1950s. These 10 vintage childrens books will have every 50s baby and those who love that classic era yearning to cozy up with a soft blanket and read these stories aloud again.

I know this is probably finding a needle in a haystack but im. Early automobiles 1961, cover has wear on corners, binding and pages are like new, no marks or tears. I remember my mother reading it to me in midlate 50s. Some of the 1950s childrens chapter books on this list were favorite read. Sobol, with the first book published in 1963 and the most recent new novel published in 2012. Jul 28, 20 im just wondering if there is a name for the softened, almost pastellike illustrations of children s books and greeting cards, and baby books of the 50 s and 60 s. Vintage an i can read book hardcover childrens books 1960s 1970s 1980s.

Also on the list, i have books from both american and european authors, so. The series of 29 childrens novels was written by donald j. Stickball, street hockey, ringolevio, marco polo, and hide and seek were just a few of the games that kids played on hightrafficked streets in the 60s. The best classic childrens books from the 1950s, part of a series of the best.

Im looking for a series of illustrated childrens books possibly from the 60 s 70 s or 80 s. Being a good friend to others is an important skill children need to learn. Oct 30, 2017 big cities were not filled with parks and green spaces like they are now. May 23, 2019 unusually for a children s book of the time, this charming whodunnit is set in a contemporary, realistic berlin peopled with fairly rough types. I found a lot of 1960s books to choose from so i picks books from different genres and threw in some british, and even a swedish classic. See more ideas about childrens books, books and vintage childrens books. Forgotten kids books from the 60s and 70s magnum arts blog.

These can be searched using the description and keyword field or the simple search on the website. Best kids tv shows from the 50s scroll down to view the gallery below today, it seems theres hundreds of shows dedicated to kids play school to name just one but back when we were little there wasnt quite as much choice. Jan 22, 2020 old school reading book schemes from schools in 50 s, 60 s, 70s and 80s. Lot of 4 golden library of knowledge childrens picture. These were some of the authors who wrote the words that filled our childhoods with adventure, wonder, laughter and more, found in the pages of the books we read late at night. Interactive books with moving parts, illustrations under flaps. Childrens books from the 50s and 60s nov 5, explore mcmaciasxls board children books s, followed vintage golden book richard scarry little golden books, little books, book. They were written by a man and a woman, i think she wrote the books and he illustrated possibly husband and wife and their picture was always on the back of the books, and they looked a little hippyish.

Although only about 500 have pictures, almost all contain plot descriptions and keywords tags. Old childrens books of the 60s, 70s and 80s childrens. I was thinking about this today as i entered a children s poetry book into my library. Childrens books of the 50s and 60s show more 4 photos 3,234 views. Children s books of the 50 s and 60 s show more 4 photos 3,234 views.

I have at least one other book with this style of illustration as well as my own baby book. My teddy bear 1953, rudolph the rednosed reindeer 1958, fun for hunkydory 1963, jingle bells 1964, frosty the snow man 1951. I also have a list of 1950s childrens picture books. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. And of course, a key part of every childhood is the books. From harold and the purple crayon to horton hears a who, youll remember these classic childrens books if you grew up in the 1950s. Old childrens series childrens literature librarything.

William dougherty, john almquist, richard sklar, james duncan lawrence, thomas mulvey and richard mckenna. Childrens books of the 70s and 80s a place to jog a few memories. Satirical parodies of classic kidlit book covers from the. Or go to children s books of the 70 s and 80 s for more memories. Jan 22, 2020 old school reading book schemes from schools in 50 s, 60 s, 70 s and 80 s. About 34 of our children s books, are on this site. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Lot of 20 vintage native american childrens propaganda. Vintage cookbooks antiquarian, antique, vintage, outofprint, rare, collectible and used cookbooks for children, including the cookbook that you had as a child. The book tells the story of a boy and his favorite tree as they both grow and change. Try clicking here leave me a message in the guest book. Included is whinny the pooh and ferdinand the bull.

She was an author who touched the hearts of children growing up in the 60s, 70s 80s and 90s with numerous series of schoolbooks. I found out about the children s record guild crg, a label that was popular in the u. What about davy crockett, king of the wild frontier. Mar 08, 2010 i am looking for this book with a possible title of loretta. Below is only a partial, very limited list of some of the most popular childrens books of all time. From the illustrations to the radicalness of some of the subjects they tackled, many of the best books of the 1960s managed to invoke elements of the era while still. Sociallymotivated photoillustrated childrens books 50s. Encyclopedia brown is a series of books featuring the adventures of boy detective leroy brown, nicknamed encyclopedia for his intelligence and range of knowledge. Lot of 4 golden library of knowledge children s picture books 50 s and 60 s condition is very good. A childrens book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children.

If youre interested in further investigating the popularity and sales numbers of kids books. Childrens book 50s or 60s, in which time travel gives accidental space travel to moons of either jupiter or saturn as the time machine is fixed at a point in space, and the movement of the solar system over. For toys and games memories try my old toy box only remember the books from the pictures. Lot of 4 golden library of knowledge childrens picture books 50s and 60s. Its message of giving and love mirrored the attitude of many during the 1960s, while its simple text and illustrations make it easy for kids to read and enjoy.

Best childrens books published in the 1960s lovetoknow. The judy bolton mystery stories by margaret sutton. With the economy finally recovering, rock and roll in everybodys ears and shiny, new appliances in everybodys home, things were looking up in the 1950s. I was deeply saddened to read yesterday of the death of sheila k. School reading books of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s a visual database for all those books you forgot. Books opened our imaginations, and opened doors to strange, wonderful and frightening realities. Find the perfect childrens books 1950s stock photo. The most popular children s books published in the 1960s introduced children to delightful new characters, historical events, and stories that would come to stand the test of time. Books are in good readable condition for their age, but probably not collector quality.

A in the early 1950 s, similar to the book of the month club but for records. The giving tree by shel silverstein has celebrated over 50 years as a bestselling book for children and adults. Hilda boswell illustrator childrens books from 60s. Childrens books from the 50s and 60s nov 5, explore mcmaciasxl s board children books s, followed vintage golden book richard scarry little golden books, little books, book. Lord of the flies by william golding, i am legend by richard matheson, the midwich cuckoos by john wyndham, breakfast at tiffan. The family under the bridge by natalie savage carlson. See more ideas about vintage childrens books, books. The 100 best childrens books of all time telegraph. If you were a child growing up in the 1960s, chances are these are some of the books you remember. Interactive books with moving parts, illustrations under flaps, and other three dimensional displays have been popular since the 1800s. May 29, 2018 i love sharing my favorite undertheradar classic childrens literature and these classic books from the 1960s is my latest book list in my series of the best books of the 20th century.

Children s book 50s or 60s, in which time travel gives accidental space travel to moons of either jupiter or saturn as the time machine is fixed at a point in space, and the movement of the solar system over time moves the earth away from it. It is a sealed machine with oxygen, so this is not fatal. This collection of over 50 songs highlights the best songs from the 50s and early 60s, by such artists as sam cooke, ray charles, jerry lee lewis, fats domino, ricky nelson, jackie wilson, eddie cochran. This collection of over 50 songs highlights the best songs from the 50s and early 60s, by such artists as sam cooke, ray charles, jerry lee lewis, fats domino, ricky nelson, jackie wilson, eddie cochran, screamin jay hawkins, and more.