Gather round kiddies! It's time to read a story with Aunty Alex [cue applaus and laugh track]. This week we have the brilliant Art Seiden and a book called, Never Pat a Bear: A Book About Signs. This little story has everything I love about vintage kid's books: a slightly wacky story and colorful amazing illustrations. I especially love how kid's are dressed in books from the 60s and 70s. They're always wearing something fun. Ever noticed that kid's are wearing in today's book? Probably not, because most are dressed in very innocuous Gap-like duds. Take a gander at this fun story!
Never Pat a Bear, A Little Golden Book.
Written by Mabel Watts
Illustrated by Art Seiden, 1971
soo cute - "never rub your eyes except with your elbows" - Iol
ReplyDeleteI love golden books so much it hurts.
ReplyDeleteI heart storytime tuesdays and your eye for vintage illustrations. And those signs! "Never pat a bear until it is a rug". Quirky funny.
ReplyDeletelove the typography as well as the illustrations!
ReplyDeleteOh this book is a TREASURE! I need one pronto. The jellybean illustration? gah!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I love these illustrations.
ReplyDeleteoh so cute!! i must say, the little golden book script logo was my first typeface crush hehe
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through a friend. So fun! Looking forward to following:)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these illustrations. I loving finding vintage books for my son.
O-my-gudnessss! Love the illustrations of this book.
ReplyDeleteI have a serious weakness for vintage children's books. They are yummy in my tummy. :) Thanks for visiting me today! I am medium about yellow actually, truly depends on the shade. I didn't know we were both n the Bay Area! :)
ReplyDeletei love your blog. . . your style. . .have a good one
ReplyDeleteYou know I love your blog and have now featured it on mine. x
ReplyDeleteCan someone please explain how you rub your elbows with your eyes.... that is going to bug me all day now lol.
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