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The four books in this volume make up a huge part of my childhood. I just realized that perhaps part of my attitude regarding a certain issues was informed at a very early age. See the passage on the second photo in this post. I opened to that page accidentally, just after I opened the package of delight that held this book. #betsytacytib #maudhartlovelace #loislenski #childhoodbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmcYpuB8G0/?igshid=8zcc4hkzycjn

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas doesn’t have to be the only story you recite this holiday season;) Jazz up your theatrical readings this year with some vintage poems, short stories and plays by Lois Lenski, one of the 20th century’s most beloved children’s book authors. A prolific writer, publishing over 90 books throughout her career, Lois’ main mission was to promote peace, understanding and acceptance of all cultures through her writing, especially those that made up the diverse American landscape. In this rare, hard to find first edition published in 1967, (a book she also illustrated), Lois explores America by region and highlights some of the unique traditions celebrated around the country. From coastal New England to the Southern bayou, from the snowy woods to the prairie heartland Lois builds magical imaginary worlds showcasing what the holiday means to a variety of people. This season, surprise your friends and family, the kiddos and the grownups, with some new (old) Christmas stories that go beyond creatures stirring and noises all a clatter. I bet you’ll discover some favorites in here destined for new traditions. Find it in the shop! - - - - - #christmasstories #holidayreading #rarebooks #loislenski #1960schristmas #familyfriendly #vintagechildrensbooks #1960style #christmasbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B5k5qUAAIcn/?igshid=1glifg5q65hxf

1951 HC Prairie School Lois Lenski a story of the Great Blizzard of 1949. Library bound, stated 12th printing . Wear and rubbing to boards as shown. Ex- Library with associated markings and attachments. 📦 $13 shipped in the United States. 📚🏫❄️🌨️ "When the first snows come, the children stop work in the early afternoon and start for home. When a great blizzard sweeps down and isolates the little Dakota schoolhouse, the children sleep and eat there, waiting for rescue to come. Suspense and excitement becomes the daily portion of these children and brings out all their fortitude and resourcefulness." #loislenski #prairieschool #southdakota #blizzard #greatblizzardof1949 #vintagebooks #vintagebookseller #vintage #vintageillustration #bookillustration #retro #midcentury #vintagechildrensbooks #vintagechildrensbookillustration #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bibliophile #booksofig #bookworm #bookaneer #bookaneer4sale (at Dodge Center, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3R_VwFpxUc/?igshid=15z3cjozrzuzx

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