Enchanting Stories

This hardcover edition is in fair condition, showing signs of wear consistent with library use. The spine and corners exhibit some fraying, and there is no dust jacket. The internal binding remains intact, though the edges show wear. An inscription and library markings are present, reflecting its history as a library book.

"Enchanting Stories" by Gertrude Hildreth, Allie Lou Felton, Mabel J. Henderson, and Alice Meighen is a captivating collection of children's tales designed to foster early reading skills. Published by The John C. Winston Company in 1957, this hardcover edition features illustrations by Jacob Bates Abbott, Henry C. Pitz, and Ellen Segner, providing vivid visual storytelling to accompany the text. Part of the "Easy Growth in Reading" series, this book is an educational tool aimed at young readers. The copyright page confirms the publication year as 1957, aligning with the educational focus of the series. This particular copy is an ex-library edition, evidenced by library markings and an inscription dedicated to the memory of Glen Widman Pennock. While it lacks a dust jacket, the book remains a valuable piece for collectors of mid-20th-century educational literature.