Happiness Hill

The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. The cover shows minor wear typical of its age but remains vibrant and intact. There is no dust jacket. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions, highlighting its preservation over the years. This copy is not an ex-library edition, ensuring it has been well-maintained.

"Happiness Hill," selected and edited by Leland B. Jacobs and Jo Jasper Turner, was published by Charles E. Merrill Books, Inc. in 1960. This hardcover edition is part of the "Treasury of Literature—Readtext Series," aimed at enriching children's literature collections. Leland B. Jacobs, a noted Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Jo Jasper Turner, a former elementary school teacher and principal, bring their expertise in children's literature and education to this collection. The book is published in Columbus, Ohio, and is a charming example of mid-20th-century children's educational materials. The book does not include an ISBN, and its condition is noted as lacking a dust jacket but otherwise intact. This edition is a valuable find for collectors of vintage children's literature or educators seeking historical teaching resources.