"365 Bedtime Stories. A story for every day of the year about the children on What-a-Jolly Street" as told by Nan Gilbert, illustrated by Jill Elgin, published by Whitman, Racine, Wisconsin, 1955, First Edition.

Illustrated hard boards (a little wear); 10.1/2" x 7.1/2", illustrated front endpaper shows map of the street [has edge damages - see photos]; gift inscription dated "1966" is ink written on verso of front ep; back endpaper is missing, one page has a small piece of blank margin missing (see photo), 382 pages, all pages are illustrated, a little wear and soiling, good+/ very good condition.

A collection of short stories to be read at bedtime, specially chosen to encourage peaceful nights and pleasant dreams.

"Those remembering these books from childhood, and the rush to read Their Story as soon as we learn a new friend's birthday, will enjoy revisiting these classic tales and morality themes. These are snippets that withstand the test of time and situation, especially when the reader adds the appropriate conversational drama. Great for visiting Grandparents to read to the kids, or the kids to practice their reading to mom and dad, or the parents to use for bedtime, away from the television and the mental clatter of flashy games. Each day has a story, and the repetition is even soothing if they are used year after year. This is a family event, not just a book." [a private review]

"A wonderful look and reminder of a gentle world a neighborhood of families in the middle of the last century. It reminds of interpersonal relations in family and community we still have but may over look because of our isolation due to smart phones and distractions from technology. It is the era here before even the black and white televisions of the mid 1950s changed the way children played outdoors and in neighborhoods." [a private review]

US: Priority (c.2-5 days) ------------ $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $30.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $40.50