"Hattie Rabbit" written and illustrated by Dick Gackenbach, An Early I Can Read Book published by Harper & Row, New York, 1976. First Edition, 1970s printing with 10-digit isbn and without barcode.

Hard boards, illustrated front cover [soiling: see photo], 6" x 8.3/4"; child's art inside front and back covers, 32 pages, a little child's pencil decorating work on a few illustrations, good condition. See photos.

Hattie tries to make some money but loses friends in the process. She soon discovers that friendship is more valuable than money.

Dick Gackenbach (1927-2001) was American artist, children's book author and illustrator. He attended Jameson Franklin School of Art, NY, and Abbott School of Art, Washington, DC. Gackenback wrote and illustrated his first book for children in 1974 after giving up a highly successful career as a creative director with a J. C. Penney Company. He has published more than 70 titles treasured by young readers. He has also served as a consultant on art education.

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