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REMEMBER WHEN BOOKS OFFERS THE FOLLOWING:
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BK#301 AN AMERICAN MOTHER GOOSE COLLECTION--Mother Goose Rhymes are the
beloved heritage of all English speaking countries around the world. This
collection is based on the memories of Elizabeth Goose, the daughter of one
of the Mayflower voyagers. She is believed by many to be the real Mother
Goose, who raised sixteen children and serenaded them with her songs and
rhymes.
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BK#302 CHILDREN"S EARLY AMERICAN FOLKLORE--Colorful collection of tall
tales, superstitutions, sayings, riddles, jokes and tongue twisters from
days gone by. Many of these date back to the days of colonial America and
have remained in common use ever since. A fun collection for the entire
family.
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BK#303 CHILDREN'S LIFE IN COLONIAL AMERICA--Describes the everyday life
of typical colonial children--How they lived, the games they played, how
they worked, what they ate, what they wore, how they were educated and much
more..An excellent overall view of life in the earlier days of our country.
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BK#304 CHILDREN'S LIFE IN VICTORIAN AMERICA--Focuses on the life of what
we now call typical
American 'victorian ' children--What they ate, how they lived, how they
dresse,d how they were educated and much more. A delightful view of life
as it really was not much more than a hundred years ago.
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BK#305 CHILDREN'S EARLY AMERICAN CRAFTS--Collection of craft activitities
used by our early American forefathers and their wives and children.
Handicrafts were a part of everyday life back then. People made their own
candles, spun their own yarn, sewed their own clothes and made their own
soap. Each activity tells us how the people lived in the new world, far
away from the old country and comforts.
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#BK #208 CHILDREN'S EARLY AMERICAN RECIPES--Features selected favorite
American recipes, adapted for the modern kitchen and carefully selected for
their appeal to children. Children can enjoy cooking the same foods and
make the same recipes the adults and children did so long ago.
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BK #307 CHILDREN'S HISTORICAL TRAVEL GAMES & PASTIMES--Fun-filled
collection of activities, such as guessing games, word games, dot-to-dot,
mazes, and pencil and paper pastimes. Features such favorites as Old
Mother Hubbard, Geography, The Quill Pen and Who Am I?
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BK # 308 CHILDREN's PARLOR GAMES & PASTIMES--Features over 40 selected favorite
play-parlor games and pastimes, from our country's rich heritage. "Parlor
activities" provided a wonderful outlet for children in those days.
Features such favorites as Charades, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Twenty
Questions and Quuen Anne and Her Maids.
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BK #309 CHILDREN's TEA PARTIES--Traditions, recipes, tips and tidbits--Easy
to read book for planning a tea party---Decorations, manners, place
settings, serving manners and much more. Recipes for tea making and baked
goods are also included. A delight for children and parents alike.
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BK #310 FAVORITE CHILDREN's STORIES FROM THE 1800's--Features 24 selected
stories from the Golden Age of children's literataure in America. Most of
the stories in this collection represent the desire to educate the child and
to teach the moral lessons. These colorful stories can be read and enjoyed
by children and adults alike.
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BK #311 MANNERS AND MORALS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (Based on George Washington's
Rules of Civilized and Decent Behavior)--This book is based on the writings
of a youthful 14-year-old George Washington. Offers Washington's entire 110
rules for proper etiquette and excerpts and sketches from accompanying
period American etiquette manuals.
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BK#312 SELECTED PAGES FROM 18th & 19th CENTURY CHILDREN'S BOOKS--Sample
pages from eighteenth and nineteenth century American children's books. All
pages have been reproduced from first edition sources, when possible, an
excellent look at the art of engraving as presented in children's
literatuare long ago.
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BK #313 THE ABC'S OF EARLY AMERICAN SCHOOL CHILDREN-Contains a colorful
insight into the daily life of school children so long ago. Included are
descriptions of the schoolhouses, the teachers and 'school supplies' of
those by-gone days. Also included are instructions for easy-to-make
facsimiles of items representative of life in the early American school,
such as a hornbook, slateboard, quill pen, battledore and more.
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BK #314 CHILDREN's TOYS AND FASHIONS FROM LONG-AGO MAIL ORDER CATALOGS--In
the 19th-century, with the advent of of factories and advances in printing
methods,mail-order catalogs began to appear. For the time time in American
history of people from anywhere in the United States could order items from
a printed catalog and have them delivered. The amount of space devoted
to children;'s toys and fashions in these catalogs expanded as more and
more emphasis was placed on the development of children in general. The
original text has been preserved in this sampling from these catalogs as
well as the pricing.
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Children's Music Books
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We are proud to offer the first of what will be a continually growing
section of music books. Music came to the early American colonies in the tradition
of household enjoyment and performance. It is in that spirit that we make
these offerings.
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BK#401 Nineteen Delightful Melodies in C (suitable for any instrument in c
such as a harp, flute, fife, recorder or harmonica)--Music has always played
a vital role in the cultural development of this country, from the days of
colonial America to today's rich and diverse popular music, representing
musical tastes from many old-world countries. This collection of songs
ranges in scope from well-known nursery songs to universally recognized
classical pieces and songs born of our own American tradition. Features
such famous songs as Camptown Races, Oh, Susanna, Hot Cross Buns, London
Bridge and more. 8 1/2 " x 5 1/2" 20 pages.
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Pocket Books
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This series of books was born in the tradition of miniature books in
America, books that would fit into a pocket or purse for "easy carry".
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BK#501 GOODY TWO SHOES--Believed to be the earliest known children's story
in English. It is thought to have been written by Oliver Goldsmith and
published in 1765. In the story, Miss Goody Two shoes only owned one shoe.
When she was given a pair of shoes, she ran through the streets and
neighborhoods, accosting passersby and announcing that she had "Two shoes!
Two shoes!" The title of the book has now become a household phrase, Little
Miss Goody Two-Shoes."
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BK#502 YOUTHFUL RECREATIONS--This book recreates one published in
Philadelphia, PA around 1850 and describes the favorite games and pastimes
that were popular and were to last well beyond the turn of the century. A
great overall look at how the youth of the day "passed their time." 3 5/8"
x 6". 30 pages.
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OUR AMERICAN FOLK TOYS & GAMES
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OUR SINGLE BOOK DISPLAY
Folding Counter Easels are ideal for books, cookbooks and music books.
Display on counertop, shelf, table, or any flat surface.
Rubber white wire coated display for best display and safety.
# 601 Single Book Display
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