• A Ladybird learning to read book, The Farm with images of Farm buildings.
  • A pig with four little piglets in a farmyard.
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  • A farm cat with kittens playing in the straw.
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The Farm Vintage LadyBird Easy Reading Book Series 563 Learning to Read 1st Ed

The Farm Vintage LadyBird Easy Reading Book Series 563 Learning to Read 1st Ed

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Lovely Vintage Ladybird Book, 'The Farm' LadyBird 'Learning to Read' series 563

Vintage Ladybird Children's book circa 1970's. Illustrated by C.F Tunnicliffe who was widely esteemed for the stunning works of art produced to illustrate these favourite vintage books.   

Each page has a simple sentence about Farm Life written in larger sized easy to read text. Each sentence on the left hand page describes the lovely Farm Life illustration on the opposite page to give your child a simple clue as to the words.

The beautiful full page illustrations feature charming animals and farm livestock such as cute pigs and piglets, cats and kittens, horses and foals, cows and calves and so forth.

A lovely book for any child who loves animals and a super idea if they are planning a trip to a farm or wildlife centre. Perfect for anyone wanting to teach their child more about the Farming Life and Nature.

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Kitty's Reader Notes & Book Snippet

This charming simple book about the Farm was written by M.E. Gagg who was a member of the National Farmers Union. It features all the nicest parts of a country farm with cute animals and baby animals!

Series 563 books were specially planned by to help children begin their reading.

Words are carefully chosen with frequent repetition to help them learn and be guided by the rich full colour illustrations.

If you learnt to read yourself with these super Vintage Ladybird Books you are sure to have fond memories.

After reading this sweet book you will be heading to the nearest living farm or wildlife centre with your child for a day out amongst the animals.

ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Illustrated
  • First Edition
  • Vintage Children's Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1970's Vintage Children's Books

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Author Bio & Publication

M.E. Gagg N.F.U illustrated by C.F. Tunnicliffe R.A.

Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd.
(formerly Wills & Hepworth.)
Date: Copyright date 1958, circa 1970's
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: None as issued
ISBN: 0 7214 0049 3
SKU: KT2205121016IC

Condition Notes: EXCELLENT

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We carefully tailor all our condition notes to the actual book you see in the photographs so please read below:

This is fresh from the attic in excellent vintage condition. The matt boards are the tiniest bit scuffed and bumped at the corners. Minor bumps and some rubbing at the top and bottom of the spine only to be expected with a 50 year old book. Back cover has light marks. All inner pages are good and clean with no messy graffiti of any kind and not overly thumbed. Original Price of 60p net on back board. Nice Reading copy and Good Vintage collectible Ladybird 563 Ladybird Learning to Read Children's Book.

Please remember this vintage book has been loved before and is not new condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 18 cms x Width 12 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 52

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