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Beauty and the Beast Well Loved Tales LadyBird Vintage Children's Book Vera Southgate

Beauty and the Beast Well Loved Tales LadyBird Vintage Children's Book Vera Southgate

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Vintage Ladybird Children's Book, 'Beauty and the Beast', published by from the Well-loved Tales series 606D Matt Cover

Lovely vintage Ladybird book of one of these all time favourite 1960's and 1970's 'Well Loved Tales' fairy stories, 'Beauty and the Beast' by Vera Southgate illustrated by Eric Winter. This is a nice early edition with the old fashioned Matt Card Covers with copyright date for 1968 and priced at 24p net.

This beautifully Illustrated Children's Bedtime Story Book with the Traditional Fairy Tale of the beautiful girl and the Beast who falls in love with her found its way into the heart of many a child in the 1960's and 1970's! Eric Winter's wonderful illustrations had an irresistible glamour that children weren't used to seeing in their picture books that enticed them into the traditional stories making the enjoyment all the greater.

These ladybird books were some of my best loved bedtime stories as a child who loved to dream. Although Beauty finds it hard to live with the beast there is of course a Fairy Tale ending!

The best thing about the Old Fashioned Fairy Tales is they do help to teach your child moral lessons, the morals behind this story are to take responsibility and keep promises and not to judge by appearances! A super collectible little book that is a timelessly appealing Bedtime Story!

The illustrations by Eric Winter are dreamy and wonderful who wouldn't want to be the princess with that Fairy Tale Bed!

Sweet collectable Ladybird Classic Easy-Reading Book Children's Story a timeless children's classic that never fails to please made all the more special with the lovely nostalgic 1970's illustrations.

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Kittys Reader Notes & Book Snippet


Many of us have fond memories of the Vintage Ladybird "Well Loved Tales" fairy tale books from the 1960s and 1970s and they are a cherished part of many readers' childhoods. These delightful books bring classic fairy tales to life with their charming illustrations and engaging storytelling.

Ladybird Books, formerly Wills & Hepworth a British publishing company, released the "Well Loved Tales" series to introduce children to timeless stories that have been beloved for generations. These books feature a distinctive format with hardback covers and wonderful rich illustrations that capture the imagination.

The collection includes well-known fairy tales such as "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," and many more. Each book presents the familiar tales in a concise and accessible way, making them perfect for young readers or as read-aloud stories.

The illustrations in these vintage Ladybird books are a highlight, with vibrant colors and detailed artwork that bring the characters and settings to life. The charming images, often created by talented artists like Eric Winter and Martin Aitchison, have become iconic and nostalgic symbols of childhood reading. Sadly many of these books have been broken up now as people like to frame the classic illustrations.

The Ladybird "Well Loved Tales" series not only entertains children but also helps develop their reading skills and imagination. The stories teach valuable lessons, foster a love of reading, and provide a sense of wonder and magic. These vintage Ladybird fairy tale books continue to hold a special place in the hearts of readers who grew up with them. They evoke a sense of nostalgia and offer a connection to a simpler time when these classic stories were treasured and shared.

Whether you're looking to relive the magic of your own childhood or introduce these beloved tales to a new generation, the vintage Ladybird "Well Loved Tales" from the 1960s and 1970s are a delightful addition to any bookshelf.

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Illustrated
  • Collectable
  • Vintage Fairy Tale Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1970's Vintage Children's Books

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Author Bio & Publication

Fairy Tale retold by Vera Southgate.

Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd (formerly Wills & Hepworth)
Date: 1968
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: N/A

ILLUSTRATED by Eric Winter

Condition Notes: VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD:

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This is fresh from the attic in very good vintage condition .

The matt boards are overall very good just a tiny bit bumped at corners and top of bottom of the spine.

All the rest of the pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti of any kind

Spine Intact with titles visible and minor wear.

Matt board Covers are firm and good with minimal scuffing.

Original Price of 24p on back board.

Perfect Bedtime Story Book and Good Vintage collectible Ladybird Children's Book.

Please remember this pre-owned vintage book has been loved before and condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 18 cms x Width 12 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 51

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