Mike and Melissa

A Little Golden Activity Book

Mike and Melissa Paper Dolls

Written by Jane Werner Watson

Illustrated by Adriana Mazza Saviozzi

Copyright 1959 Golden Press

I couldn't bear to break the binding and put this one in the scanner.

A gentle story of two little people that play many characters.

The 1950's moon magic in full glory.

Coincidence....we have a Dr. Mike at our house too...

Pirate boots up to your hips!

Santa suits trimmed in fur.

But this airman and flight attendant suit are my favorite.

Meet me over at Corey's for more Lil' Vintage Story Books.

Mother Goose Rhymes---Part II

Mother Goose Rhymes

(the second half of the book)

Copyright 1943

The Saalfield Publishing Co.

Uh oh, I have naturally curly hair but I don't think I was ever horrid?

I love this Little Maiden poem. 

A row of sun faced flowers.

Not an inch on this page was spared.

An image I would never tire of.

This Thursday child has far to go...

I knew there were more lines to this poem...so sweet.

The schedule I am keeping in May has me late to the party. I think Corey will let me in anyway. Follow me over and see the other Lil' Vintage Story Books.

Little Story Book: Part One

Mother Goose Rhymes 

Copyright 1943

Saalfield Pub. Co.

Akron, Ohio

This book was tucked in a bucket in the darkest corner of a junk shop.  It was the only thing I bought from the shop and is now a prized possession among many. The illustrations and almost lost limericks are now forever captured here to share.

There are many sweet rhymes that have been lost through the years.

Surprisingly it is bound in spiral.

I haven't heard this version of Polly since nursery school.

Poor Solomon Grundy?

I will have you know I wash on Saturday...such a sloth!

Four and twenty...and we wonder why our kids can't count know?  Because everything does it for them!

This is such a lovely book full of so much I have to do it in two parts...(next Friday will be the other half of the book.)

Join me over at Corey's for another week of Lil' Vintage Story Books.

Those little bird clips from my previous post were purchased from Amazon.

You can find the link here...

the BEARS' Picnic

the BEARS' Picnic

A (yes another) Rand McNally Junior Elf Book

by Peggy Burrows

A gift from a dear friend...Laurie..aka...Magpie Ethel.

At first glance it appears to be the three little bears.

Father Bear whistles on his way to the office.

Family picnic with happy sunshines.

Puddle wading.

Cake...naps...and knitting!

Quilts and night caps make home the best. 

Thank you Laurie for the most adorable illustrations.

Meet me over at Corey's for another week of Lil' Vintage Story Book.

Mr. Flopears

Mr. Flopears: A Rainy Adventure by Racey Helps

Rand McNally Book

Published 1969

(a gift from a sweet blogging pal Tammy's in Love)

What are these dear bunnies to do with a flood coming?

Why ask the wise Old Owl of course!

What will stop the water?  Big Bill Beaver and his crew.

A dam to stop the river waters.

May your Easter morning bring sweet little animals dressed in their Sunday best all happily gathering together to play...

Join me over at Corey's for another edition of Lil' Vintage Story books.