1960 My First Book of Riddles

A vertical view of a vintage children's book cover titled "My First Book of Riddles." The colorful illustration features a young boy and girl surrounded by various animals including a dog, cat, ducks, a bear cub, and a rooster. Exotic animals like a monkey, giraffe, and elephant are visible in the background framing a large wooden sign. A vertical view of a vintage children's book cover titled "My First Book of Riddles." The colorful illustration features a young boy and girl surrounded by various animals including a dog, cat, ducks, a bear cub, and a rooster. Exotic animals like a monkey, giraffe, and elephant are visible in the background framing a large wooden sign. 1960 My First Book of Riddles 1960 My First Book of Riddles 1960 My First Book of Riddles 1960 My First Book of Riddles 1960 My First Book of Riddles 1960 My First Book of Riddles
1960 My First Book of Riddles
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1960 My First Book of Riddles by Janet and Alex D'Amato. Measures 8" by 6 1/2". Good condition. Shows a little age.

This charming 1960 edition of "My First Book of Riddles" is a classic entry from the Wonder Books series, specifically designed with their signature "washable covers" for durability in little hands. Written and illustrated by the talented husband-and-wife team Janet and Alex D'Amato, this book is filled with mid-century whimsical art and simple, engaging brain-teasers that have delighted generations of early readers. Janet D'Amato was a prolific artist known for her ability to capture the innocence of childhood, and her husband Alex brought a wonderful sense of design to their collaborations.

The book measures 8 inches by 6 1/2 inches and features 24 pages of vibrant, full-color illustrations. It includes the original "29c" price mark on the front cover, making it a wonderful nostalgic piece for collectors of vintage children's literature or those looking to decorate a mid-century nursery. This copy remains in good condition, showing honest age-appropriate wear that adds to its authentic vintage character.

This item is vintage, over 60 years old.