Written by Dean Walley. Illustrated by Pat Paris. 1968 edition. Hallmark Editions.
"If you would reap praise
You must sow the seeds.
Gentle words
And useful deeds."
Front flap:
"So many of the truths we cherish come down to us in the words of long ago. In simple rhymes, in words everyone can remember, this happy little book brings together favorite sayings that convey important messages of thoughtfulness and love."
Dean Walley (1938 - 2017) was a writer and editor who worked for various publications, including National Geographic, Reader's Digest, and Hallmark. He was known for his inspirational and humorous stories, poems, and essays that reflected his love of nature, travel, and human interest. He also authored several books, such as The Joy of Living, The World of the Polar Bear, and The Best of Dean Walley.
Alice Ann Biggerstaff (1928 - 2014) worked at Hallmark as a product designer and artist for 37 years. Her artistic style reflected influences of the Mexican folkart that she loved and collected. Retiring to Santa Fe, she continued her interest in the arts.
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Condition*: Very Good/Very Good. Dust jacket: Light shelf wear; light edge wear, with two very small scuffs on the back, lower edge; lightly bumped at corners; very small closed tear at head of the spine. Teal blue cloth cover boards. Paper book plate with name in pencil on the front fly leaf else pages are clean, undamaged, and complete.
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