ARTHUR'S HONEY BEAR: An I Can Read Book By Lillian Hoban Illustrated by Lillian Hoban New York: Harper Row, Publishers, (1974). First edition, first printing. Endearing color illustrations by Hoban on almost every page. In this heart-warming Arthur installment, Arthur, the chimpanzee decides he is too old for stuffed animals and reluctantly sells his favorite teddy bear at a garage sale. Fortunately, his sister Violet was the buyer, so he can now keep Honey Bear in the family and become an uncle. Hoban was an important an influential children's book illustrator and writer who had 326 works published in her lifetime. Her books tend promote word and sentence advancement with fun and charming tales. She has written and illustrated numerous books for the I Can Read series including several Arthur series books and the ever popular Frances series books. Unusual in a first edition in such as new condition in dust jacket. A delightful illustrated, interactive children's book. Octavo; 64 pages. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS!