Charles House FRIENDLY WOODS Art by Victoria and 12 similar items

THE FRIENDLY WOODS by Charles House New York: Four Winds Press, (1973). First edition, first printing. Charmingly illustrated by Victoria De Larrea. Ralph Billy follow pawprints in the snow to find their runaway dog, named Toast. On the journey they discover various animals and are curious about other tracks in the snow. A previously scary woods becomes a friendly one as the boys find adventure and enjoyment with nature. The young reader will find intrigue with the story--and fascination with the special illustrated track guide that is included at the rear of the book. Mild fading to the perimeters, else very tight, clean and very good plus to near fine in blue linen with illustration to the front cover in black depicting two children hiking in snow and with black titles to the spine; in a near fine dust jacket with one tiny nick and tiny edge-tears to the spine ends and corner tips; original $5.50 price still intact to the front inner flap. No marks. Produced mostly for libraries, this charming children's book is scarce in such a nice collector's condition. A lovely gift for young and old. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS!