Written by writers at Platt & Munk, a.k.a. "Watty Piper". Illustrated by Lucille W. and H. C. Holling. Published in 1943. The Platt & Munk Co, Inc.
Children of Other Lands introduces young readers to the lives and cultures of children from different countries. The book features colorful illustrations by Lucille Webster Holling and Holling Clancy Holling, and stories that capture the diversity and richness of human experience. The book aims to foster curiosity, empathy and friendship among children of different backgrounds and traditions. Some of the places featured in this issue are Saudi Arabia, Arizona and New Mexico, Netherlands, Mexico, Scandinavia, Canada, and China.
Watty Piper was the pen name of Arnold Munk, an American publisher and author of children's books. He is best known for writing The Little Engine That Could, a classic story of perseverance and optimism. He founded Platt & Munk, a publishing company that specialized in illustrated books for young readers.
Lucille W. and H. C. Holling collaborated on several children's books in the mid-20th century. They are best known for their award-winning titles The Book of Indians, The Book of Cowboys, and Paddle-to-the-Sea. Their books combined engaging stories, accurate information, and beautiful illustrations to educate and entertain young readers.
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Condition: Very Good. Lacks dust jacket, as issued. Red cloth cover boards with full color paper illustration: On the front, stray green line at lower edge, very light soiling; darkening along the spine. Name on front fly leaf, dated 1946, else pages are clean, undamaged, and complete.
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