Wednesday 29 May 2013

OUT IN THE SUN

5b OUT IN THE SUN is a Vintage Ladybird Book from the Key Words Reading Scheme.

It has Matt Hardback boards and dates from 1974.

It features the characters Peter and Jane.

It was published: Ladybird Books Ltd. Originally this title was published in 1965, this book dates from around 1974.




Thursday 23 May 2013

THE STORY OF FOOTBALL

THE STORY OF FOOTBALL is a Vintage Ladybird Book from the Sports Series 606c. This is a First Edition in its original dust cover from 1964.

The book has a forward which states -
"Here is a story which will interest every boy, and encourage even the most reluctant young reader to get extra reading practice."

"With simple text ans superb full-colour illustrations it tells the story of Football from the days when hundreds of men took part in one game to the present day cup finals."




Thursday 16 May 2013

GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS

GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS is a vintage Ladybird Book from the Well Loved Tales Series 606d. It is a hardback book with a gloss finish and dates from1985.

"Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a great big bear, a middle sized bear and a tiny little bear. One morning, the father bear made some porridge but it was too hot. So the bears went for a walk to allow the porridge to cool. Meanwhile Goldilocks came calling....."

You can see it at the Arran Alexander Collection here




LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD is a Vintage Ladybird Book from the Well Loved Tales Series 606d, It has Gloss Hardback boards and is from around 1985.

"This is the story of a little girl, her grandmother and a wolf. When Little Red Riding Hood goes to visit her grandmother in her cottage in the woods, she is surprised to find that her grandmother has changed - she has a long nose and very sharp teeth."

The book was written by Vera Southgate and was illustrated by Eric Winter.