This is a super charming little book. I actually thought it was from the 70s because the style is a little more crisp and angular than the more rounded shapes in my other vintage kid's books—but it was produced in 1963. I love the little girls with their kerchiefs!
"Bow Wow! Meow! A Book of first Sounds"
By Melanie Bellah
Illustrations by Trina Schart
1963
my goodness! fascinating to see some of her early illustration work!
ReplyDeletehey erin! I'm not familiar with her work, is she a known illustrator? I love finding out new things like this!
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Wow, these illustrations are such lovely inspiration for the sunless day I'm having down in Cincinnati. I'm so glad I stumbled on this!
ReplyDeleteoh! so adorable. so nice to peek into another vintage children's book collection, i'm completely obsessed!
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