"Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb" by Al Perkins, illustrated by Eric Gurney, Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners published by Random House, 1969. Stated Book Club Edition. The "Beginner Books / I Can Read It All By Myself" with the Cat in the Hat logo was a book club for the early readers founded by Dr. Seuss himself (Theodor Seuss Geisel). The Bright & Early Book series is an off-shoot of Beginner Books. Bright & Early Books use fewer words and are written for beginning beginner readers. They are ideal for children ages 2-5. First Edition, early printing without isbn, and without barcode

Illustrated hard boards some wear], the front endpaper is glued to the inner of the front cover, "Amy Burton" is written on the verso of the front ep [opposite of the title page: see photo]; 6.3/4" x 9.1/4"; unpaginated, 64 pages, fully illustrated, a little soiling and wear, good / very good condition.

"The dancing, prancing monkey musicians in this Bright & Early Board Book will have kids (and their lucky parents) drumming and humming along with the story as they learn to identify their hands, fingers, and thumbs. Written in rollicking rhyme, this simplified board book edition of Al Perkins' beloved Beginner Book is ideal for reading out loud, as well as introducing kids to the joys of making music!" [a review]

Eric Gurney (1910-1992) was a well-known artist, cartoonist, and illustrator. Born in Canada, he later came to work for Walt Disney Studios in 1938, where he collaborated on Bambi and Pinocchio, among other films. He received a National Cartoonist Society Award for his work twice.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-7 weeks) ----- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-10 weeks) ----- $42.50