THE Queen WHO Longed FOR Snow

This hardcover edition of The Queen Who Longed For Snow is in good condition. The binding is intact and the pages are clean, though it includes a stamp from Fairview Elementary School, indicating it was once part of a library collection. The cover is free from significant wear, though the absence of a dust jacket is noted.

The Queen Who Longed For Snow, written by Walter Hackett and illustrated by Beryl Bailey Jones, was published by Houghton Mifflin Co. in 1954. This hardcover edition, printed at The Riverside Press in Cambridge, offers a beautifully illustrated tale set in the sunny south of Portugal. It explores the legend of a young queen who finds happiness within her realm, known during midwinter festivals as the Queen of the Snow Country. Hackett's work, complemented by Jones' vivid illustrations, provides a unique blend of children's literature and folklore. This copy bears the stamp of Fairview Elementary School, indicating its history as a library book, adding a layer of educational provenance. The book is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and no notable damage on the pages.