george and martha series by james marshall

First Edition (1980), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to Houghton Mifflin's customary practice at the time of publication. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life s work as one of the finest creators of children s books of the twentieth century. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children s books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master s degree from Trinity College. In five brief episodes two hippopotamuses reinforce their friendship: 'The Dance Recital,' 'The French Lesson,' 'The Disguise,' 'The Beach,' 'The Garden.' James Marshall (1942 1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. The classic continuation of the idyllic friendship of those shy, pin-eyed, buck-toothed hippos. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Seriously flawed, but the overall condition is excellent and it remains intact. The DJ shows extremely heavy sunning to the backstrip a tiny snag at the top of the front hinge just a hint of wear to the corner tips the very mildest rubbing and faint soiling price unclipped mylar-protected. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws.

Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. she is a little dyslexic and at the bottom of her reading level but these books are easy and silly enough to keep her motivated. Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities the binding leans slightly off square, but remains secure the text is clean.

George and martha series by james marshall