"Best in Children’s Books" Volume 18 (1959)

Here is volume 18 of the excellent late 1950s book series “The Best of Children’s Books.” It has selections by Robert Louis Stevenson, stories about Founding Father George Washington, fables and fairy tales, and many other topics. It was printed in the United States of America, please see photos for best description of book jacket condition. The name Lisa Urvater is written in blue ink on the inside flyleaf and back. 

Contents:

• Land of Storybooks by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Ruth Ives
• Beauty and the Beast by Hamilton Wright Mabie, illustrated by Colleen Browning
•  George Washington written and illustrated by Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire
•  Angus and the Ducks by Marjorie Flack, illustrated by Marjorie Flack and Leonard Kessler
•  Five Favorite Fables illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky
•  Raggedy Andy Meets Raggedy Ann written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
•  City Boy, Country Boy by Miriam Schlein, illustrated by Leonard Kessler
•  Keeping Our Wildlife Safe illustrated with photos
•  Be a Magician by Sue and Bill Severn, illustrated by Susan Perls
•  This Amazing Planet: Earth by Jane Sherman, illustrated by George Giusti
• Let’s Go To Israel, illustrated with photos.