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Cats and bats and things that go bump — a large-format early reader packed with the kind of whimsical wordplay that makes phonics feel like a game.
Author: V. Gilbert Beers | Illustrator: Juel Krisvoy
Publisher: The Southwestern Company, Nashville, TN
Copyright: 1973
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 11" x 8.25"
Reading Level: Ages 4–8
Condition: Good — stains and light wear on covers; stains on bottom-right corners of several pages (photographed); no torn or folded pages, no writing. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Written by V. Gilbert Beers and illustrated by Juel Krisvoy, this oversized Wonder World Books hardcover from The Southwestern Company brings together rhyming word families and cheerful illustration in a book designed for children just beginning to read on their own.
A fun gift for an early reader, or a nostalgic find for anyone who grew up with this series.
V. Gilbert Beers began his publishing career as editorial director at David C. Cook Publishing Company in the early 1960s before becoming a full-time author, eventually writing more than 150 books with combined sales topping thirteen million copies. The Wonder World Books series, sold through The Southwestern Company, was part of his lifelong focus on accessible, values-driven material for young readers; he later served as editor of Christianity Today magazine from 1982 to 1985.
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