In honor of her life and work, Bethlehem Books is very happy to bring back one of the most delightful family books ever written. With this 1935 Newbery Honor book, author/illustrator Hilda van Stockum made her debut into the world of children's books. Within its pages she adroitly captures Dutch life as it was in the early part of the 20th century. Twins Afke and Evert have a particularly understanding teacher who decides to take his class on a winter skating trip to a nearby town. Evert and his buddies, shy Simon and loyal ...
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In honor of her life and work, Bethlehem Books is very happy to bring back one of the most delightful family books ever written. With this 1935 Newbery Honor book, author/illustrator Hilda van Stockum made her debut into the world of children's books. Within its pages she adroitly captures Dutch life as it was in the early part of the 20th century. Twins Afke and Evert have a particularly understanding teacher who decides to take his class on a winter skating trip to a nearby town. Evert and his buddies, shy Simon and loyal Afke all have their share of adventures.Everyone (Teacher most of all) breathes a happy sigh of relief upon arriving home safely after a very full day."
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Used; Good. Cadmus Books. Used; Good. Cadmus Books 1934 Hardcover. Eighth edition. Pages have some foxing but text is clean and unmarked. Corners are lightly bumped. Book Condition: Good. 1934. HARDCOVER.
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Good. B001IKIIV4 A Day On Skates by Hilda van Stockum with Illustrations by the Author. 1st Edition 1934. Harper S Brothers N.Y. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Oblong blue cover with skaters, black lettering and decoration. Some soiling and rubbing on cover. 40 pp. Writing (names) on decorated end pages, otherwise clean. Small amount of corner curl. Some light wrinkling along spine. Forward by Edna St. Vincent Millay. DAILY SHIPPING!