peter pauper's drink book

a rad library reader, joseph, sent in some scans of ruth mccrea's illustrations for peter pauper's drink book...i've spoken (unabashedly) of my love for all things peter pauper press, and i was overjoyed!

joseph is a graphic designer in nyc and has an appreciation for such things as well...thank you kindly joseph for sharing these illustrations with us!

peter pauper's drink book: a guide to drinks and drinking compiled by peter beilenson
1964, peter pauper press, mt. vernon
illustrated by ruth mccrea

muggins takes off

i just realized i have quite a few of rand mcnally's elf books...this is one that i love! the same author as this book too.

muggins takes off by marjorie barrows
a tip-top elf book, 1964, rand mcnally & co., chicago
illustrated by anne sellers leaf

snow white and rose red

i'm always attracted to grimm's fairy tales...and adrienne adams' (a twice over caldecott runner up) illustrations are simply wonderful. former library copy.

snow white and rose red: by the brothers grimm
first edition, 1964, charles scribner's sons, new york
translated by wayne andrews
illustrated by adrienne adams

randy's dandy lions

i'm a sucker for a dandy lion...come to think of it, lions can even resemble dandelions, or maybe that's the other way around. this book is just adorable. even though no dandelions are mentioned. let me just warn you...this book rhymes. i know it's not for everyone, and normally i would find it irritating, but with this book it somehow works. the moral of the story is about confidence and overcoming fear...it's a nice lesson to teach kids (or even grown ups for that matter.) also, the illustrations are enjoyable.

randy's dandy lions
written and illustrated by bill peet
a children's choice book club edition, 1964, houghton mifflin, boston

baby sister

this is a really cute book about bringing home a baby sister...so it's functional and cute. as all good books should be. i am totally enamored with the illustrations, especially the title page. that elephant just kills me. i could've used a book when my parents brought my little brother home...instead i got a baby alive doll which freaked me out because it pooped.

baby sister by valerie grayland

tip top elf book, 1964, rand mcnally & co., chicago

illustrated by marjorie cooper