With a full selection of early childhood educational products, including furniture, manipulatives, family engagement solutions, and socialemotional learning tools, childcraft and school specialty help you create an effective learning environment. Cows in the kitchen, down in the jungle, five little ducks, hickory dickory dock, down by the station, mary had a little lamb, and there was an old lady who swallowed a fly. Cows in the kitchen, down in the jungle, five little ducks, hickory dickory dock, down by the station, mary had a little lamb, and there was an old. We want to understand the history and evolution of childcraft and then help wouldbe buyers in the discernment of which childcraft books or. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The potatoes dance a poem game from an old childcraft book my daughter called the heavy book. These pictures could be cut out, enlarged and put in frames. We offer a complete assortment of highquality, safe, and. Used decor books are perfect for piling on the coffee table, vintage photography books provide an attheready conversation starter, and vintage novels, with their gorgeous, fabricbound covers bring character and texture to your library.
Otherwise, the pictures are great for craft projects. Dec 12, 2019 donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. But when i looked at the peter rabbit story in my childcraft book, the illustrations brought back a flood of memories. Apr 04, 2019 outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Anyways, recently i found myself remembering stories and nursery rhymes that i use to love as a kid and i remembered that they were from this collection of encyclopaediatype books and i remembered that these encyclopaedias were called the world book so after some. I havent been on vacation again, but rather laboring under the ill effects of one of these nogood, very bad, advil cold and sinus worthy head colds, which makes the very effort of watching the. The books are in pristine condition and they are 60 years old, as am i. Little did i realize that they would only send one book. We have a 1967 canadian 100th birthday set, and another set from the 1980s the 1980s set was missing the book 1, and we got a book 1 from a different year. Childcraft the how and why library, the best childcraft encyclopedia books for curious kids. In december of 1945, marshall field iii purchased the quarrie company and both the world book and childcraft became part of marshall field enterprises. On ebay i found 1964 childcraft how and why library book volume 10 title. Everything i need to know i learned from childcraft im no trivial pursuit expert, but i do have a decent store of information in my head, on a broad range of subjects. Complete 1954 childcraft book set volumes 115 lot nice description.
We are stuck with expensive books that are not the correct edition. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. Childcraft 1954 volume 2 hardcover storytelling and poems book. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. I felt very bad getting rid of them because of all the wonderful memories i had of them growing up, especially one about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals.
The old poems range from strange to beautiful but the illustrations are at least half of the awesomeness. Vintage childcraft book set 1974 edition childcraft the how and why library, this set includes books 115 filled with information ranging from dinosaurs to kings and queens, great gift for new parents, or a fun birthday gift for someone born in 1974 very nice vintage condition, some light wear on the hardcover corners and some very light scuffs, bindings are all tight, volume 2 has previous. I would read and reread little house on the prairie, wishing that i could go on adventures that didnt involve spelling lists. The jungle book and the second jungle book 18941895 rudyard kipling. The price was low, but i assumed the books were quite used, or something else to justify the low price. If so, can anyone answer a quick question i have about childcraft encyclopedias. Vintage 1970s childcraft book set, 1974 complete set. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Some of the books have bumped corners andor slightly soiled covers. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. We had these wonderful childcraft books in our home when i was a child. Complete set childcraft books 1947 14 volumes good. Lot of 10 vintage old rare antique hardcover books mixed color random the books you will received will be from 1800s to late 1960s. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at.
Childcraft has a distinctly international feeling to it young students will learn to appreciate many cultures around the world. Brighten up your restricted reading section with our banned books match box set. Best modern baby cribs and nursery furniture child craft. Jul 19, 2011 value of complete set of childcraft books 1945 14 volumes. For instance pictures of cities in the 1800s or even more recently. My family owned a set of childcraft books when i was growing up, and i. You can check online for old book collectors, on ebay, craigs list and other retail sites for possibilities.
It was her favorite book for me to read to her, filled with beautiful childrens illustrations and wonderful poems. An amazing collection of creative play and hobbies for both children and adults to do. Childcraft, poems of early childhood by childcraft. I recently sold my old childcraft book collection that i used when i was just a kid. They had been sitting in the garage for years and we needed to free up the space. We have a proud heritage of creating nursery furnishings that have been designed to meet your every need and grow with your child.
Craft books book crafts nursery stories book images little miss nursery rhymes crafts for kids old things childhood. Featuring slaughterhousefive, the adventures of tom sawyer, black beauty, fahrenheit 451, and song of solomon set of five match boxes. I remember that each childcraft 15volume set came with a childcraft annual book. Now, i have a fiveyearold who just thinks im the smartest person in. School supplies, classroom supplies and school furniture. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. A library i used to work out had success with their friends group selling some old books sets as a weekend auction usually comparing prices on amazon. Does anyone still have their old childcraft encyclopedia sets from the 70s. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. The quarrie corporation set published in 1947 has lovely, old fashioned illustrations and almost all of its literature selections are not found in later childcraft sets. Ive been trying to figure this out for some time now. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Old macdonald had a farm, i am the music man, the wheels on the bus, the ants go marching, little miss muffet, ten little monkeys and the itsy bitsy spider. The one set was given us, and the other i had bought for a few bucks at a garage sale.
I would read and reread betsy and tacy, wishing that i had been born in simpler times. Find great deals on ebay for childcraft books and childcraft books 1970. Oh my god the childcraft books were my childhood right now theyre buried in my garage somewhere but i cant seem to find them. The how and why library 15 volume set childcraft, 1. I currently have a 1974 childcraft volume set, and i. Some crafters might be interested for using them to make altered books or for decoupage projects.
New listing year book world book encyclopedia set 19911998. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. They are a joy to look through and are wonderfully illustrated. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Our familys edition were either the 1949 or 1954 books, which look much like the earlier 1940s editions, but inside are much different. For early rebranding, the series remained closely connected to its previous form.
If the sets are very old there might be some artistic quality in the old pictures that are in them. It is written in a childfriendly manner and the topics have been selected based on school curriculum as well as what children typically find interesting. Vintage childcraft book set how and why library 1966 collectors edition homeschool childrens library childs crafts. Since 1954, child craft has provided families with style, safety, value and quality they can trust. Childcraft 115 volume complete book set lot 1980 bonus 6 annuals.
The 15 books in the childcraft collection, circa 1980s were my constant. I have a set of 1961 childcraft and world book with yearbook through 1977. My family owned a set of childcraft books when i was growing up, and i read most of them from cover to cover except, i admit, the people and places volume. Get the best deals on childcraft books when you shop the largest online selection at. In it, i would let my insecurities and realities disappear as i got lost in stacks of old books. Childcraft encyclopedia set free shipping world book. My husband is disappointed and these do not satisfy his childhood nostalgia he had wanted to. This is a wonderful set, need just a bit of cleaning but in excellent condition inside the covers. I thought was getting a complete set of childcraft because that is what the listing said.
Vintage pictures and illustraions that are lovely, playful, and fun with topics that would appeal to both children and adults. Vintage childcraft books orange 1954 set of 15 nice. Childcraft 1464171 adjustable mobile book case with lip, 2shelf, wood, 4734 x 1414 x 30, natural wood tone. School supplies, classroom supplies and school furniture from school specialty. Apr 02, 2012 unfortunately old sets of encyclopedias typically dont have much value, they have become dated. Suggestions for what to do with set of childcraft books. I spent just as much time looking at the illustrations as i did reading the poetry. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris.
Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. Published january 1st 1982 by world bookchildcraft international first. Vintage childcraft for sale vintage science collectibles. Everything is now online and updated constantly so old books are just that old.
How much is a complete set of childcraft encyclopedias. Explore the significance of the home library, embellished with alluring photography and illustrations, in a keepsake worthy of any bibliophiles collection. The how and why library 1984 by childcraft international. Complete 15 volume set the how and why library by field enterprises educational corporation 1966 edition. Product title childcraft froggy goes to school literacy bag. Mar 24, 2016 i recently sold my old childcraft book collection that i used when i was just a kid. These are words of introduction from the inaugural 1934 parent guide supplement to childcraft, a 15volume annual series launched as a home instructional and educational resource for parents. Book conditions will range from acceptable to very good. This is a complete set of 15 orange childcraft books from 1954. Childcraft remained a mainstay within american households over 7 decades, sold doortodoor, direct to parents. May 29, 2016 in 1940, the quarrie company was commissioned to do a massive overhaul of the world book. There are few children who would appreciate being given a set of fun encyclopaedias dated 1947 and they appeal mainly to older adults who like to browse childrens literature from this period.
Ursula weise the supplement book is a chapter for each person that has contributed to art, science, and so on, this book by itself is a great find. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. With a full selection of early childhood educational products, including furniture, manipulatives, outdoor learning and family engagement solutions, childcraft and school specialty help you create an effective learning environment. Vintage childcraft book set 50 years edition the how and why.
Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Here is a complete set of the 1949 childcraft encyclopedia volumes 114. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Childcraft book set complete set of childcraft the how and why library, books 115 this set is the 50th year. Overall this set is in very good condition and all bindings still are very attractive. Here is the link to the sets that sold so you can see if one is similar to your set. The childcraft classic book set features books based on popular childrens songs and a cd that provides word for word singalongs that correspond with the books. This article is within the scope of wikiproject childrens literature, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of childrens literature on wikipedia. While youre at it, you might be on the lookout for a set of childcraft books from the early or midfifties. How and why collection this childrens classic weaves together illustrations, photographs, activities, and a childfriendly tone to create a comprehensive picture of the world. Childcraft, poems of early childhood by childcraft international. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Childcraft classic book set 2 with cd, 18 x 18 inches.
Often older educational books are scribbled on by children, as yours are, and there are countless copies of old childcraft books in existence. Everyone knows a stack of books adds color, dimension and personality to almost any room. Childcraft classic big books and cd set 2, 17 x 17 inches. Mar 05, 2012 when i started collecting her books in my twenties, the illustrations were only vaguely familiar.
Might want to check if you got a collectible, as some old encyclopedias are. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. It is difficult to find books that parents can sit down, read and enjoy with children, but these would do well. Before world book owned the name, childcraft was published first by the quarrie corporation and then by field enterprises. Most of the time old sets of encyclopedias are worth nothing.
When i was about 16, my parents bought the new and improved green and white version and gave the old set to the school library. Dec 11, 2017 20 iconic books you probably own that are now worth a lot of money. Product title childcraft physical science book varied themes, set. There are two different bindings you did not say which binding your have but it looks like both are selling. Buy brand new childcraft set now to get free shipping. The best classic childrens books from the 1950s, part of a series of the best childrens books from the 20th century. For the love of books gathers all of juniper books founder thatcher wines philosophy about books, curating and designing libraries into one volume. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. Everything i need to know i learned from childcraft wired. Book lists feature 10 books from every decade of the last century. I thought id add it here, to show you how scary old mr. Unless the shipping option is selected, the winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. Childcraft products for early childhood development. The childcraft big book set features books based on popular childrens songs and a cd that provides word for word singalongs that correspond with the books.
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