Rand McNally Elf Books
Book-Elf Juniors
600 — Mother Goose601 — Bunny Blue602 — A Penny for Candy611 — See My Toys625 — Peter Pat and the Policeman650 — The Little Red Wagon653 — Mr. Snizel’s Cookies656 — Benjie Engie658 — Little Red Riding-Hood659 — Cowboy Dan661 — Five Beds for Bitsy: A Puppy Grows Up662 — Alice in Wonderland664 — Timmy Mouse666 — Jack and the Beanstalk (1953)667 — Jolly Jingle Book668 — Sleeping Beauty669 — Bedtime Stories670 — Nubbins and the Tractor: The Story of a Farm Horse671 — Surprise in the Barnyard673 — Puppies674 — Humpty Dumpty675 — Little Lamb’s Hat676 — The Flying Sandbox677 — My First Zoo Book678 — Ten Little Monkeys679 — Kittens680 — Big Helpers: Power Shovels, Trucks, Derricks, Power Rollers
Vintage 1953 edition.
This beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale. Jack’s daring climb up the beanstalk and his clever escape from the giant are brought to life with vivid, full-color artwork and rich mid-century charm.
The book is in very good condition with tight binding. All pages are crisp and clean, with no writing or tears. The cover remains glossy with bright color and minimal shelf wear. A well-preserved copy, ideal for any collection.
Illustrated by Anne Scheu Berry
Rand McNally Book-Elf Junior book #666
Tip-Top Elf Books
A beautiful new series of imaginative stories hand-picked by Rand McNally editors to delight and entertain youngsters. Each book in this new series is bound in sturdy, gleaming washable covers, and is filled with sparkling four-color illustrations.
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A sprightly collection of favorite Mother Goose rhymes which children love hearing over and over again, with gay and appealing illustrations.
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Dennis will have you laughing again with his merry camping adventures in the back yard. Illustrated by Hank Ketcham, the creator of this famous little rascal.
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The charming story of little Carol’s rise to star ballerina in her dancing class. The illustrations accurately depict the dance steps in the graceful world of ballet.
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An action-packed book about the West, filled with facts and lively pictures. Children will learn much about the working cowboy and his range life.
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Clever photographs of dressed-up real live animals make an unusually attractive book. The heroine is Snuggles, a sweet little kitten who goes to a picnic with her friends and learns a lesson.
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George is the lovable little pig who is always polite and good and is always hungry. What happens to him in the rollicking surprise ending will delight and amuse youngsters.
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The wonderful, often told, Rhymes of Old Mother Hubbard and her dog are all in this book. They are Illustrated with unique humor and engaging charm.
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A collection of happy, informative little stories about the birds Johnny sees around his home, how he feeds them and watches them grow. Careful drawings in full-color.
8608 — Twilight Tales8610 — Little Skater8614 — Little Ballerina8616 — The Children That Lived in a Shoe8617 — Pets8622 — So Long8625 — Jack and Jill8629 — The Five Busy Bears8631 — Freight Train8632 — Mr. Punnymoon’s Train8638 — Hansel and Gretel8639 — Moonymouse8643 — Bartholomew the Beaver8644 — Cinderella8646 — Little Red Riding-Hood8657 — A Garden is Good8660 — Little Campers8661 — Little Little Dog8666 — Cowboys8668 — Jack and the Beanstalk8669 — Rumplestiltskin8670 — The Squirrel Twins8671 — Rip Van Winkle8672 — Timothy Tiger8688 — Parakeet Peter (1954)8692 — Tubby Turtle
Famous Elf Books
424 — Mother Goose440 — Little Kittens’ Nursery Rhymes *443 — Three Little Bunnies *447 — Three Little Puppies *455 — Little Friends, Kittens, Puppies, Bunnies *458 — The Little Mailman of Bayberry Lane463 — Aesop’s Fables466 — Hide-Away Puppy467 — Farm Animals469 — The Goat That Went to School474 — The Superliner United States477 — Scalawag the Monkey *482 — Happy Holidays485 — Choo-Choo, The Little Switch Engine487 — Zippy the Chimp *488 — Johnny The Fireman489 — Zippy Goes to School *493 — The Campbell Kids at Home494 — The Campbell Kids Have a Party495 — Sparky The Fire Dog496 — Will Bill Hickok and Deputy Marshal Joey497 — Sailing on a Very Find Day498 — Five Little Bears499 — Bedtime Stories500 — Sergeant Preston and Yukon King501 — Playtime Poodles *503 — Super Circus504 — Puppy and Me505 — Daniel the Cocker Spaniel506 — Zippy’s Birthday Party *507 — Puss-in-Boots508 — The Elephant’s Child509 — Snoopy, The Nosey LIttle Puppy (1954)523 — Davy Crockett, American Hero529 — How the Camel Got His Hump530 — Fussbunny531 — Kittens and Puppies *532 — The Adventures of Robin Hood and His Merry Men* Real Live Animal Books
Books originally had 3 digit numbers. Many were later re-issued using the newer 4 digit numbering.
Some books may have been given the same number. Books printed by Checkerboard Press did not continue the previous numbering.
Junior Elf Books
657 — Night Before Christmas 698 — Noah and his Ark 8000 — The Story of Toby8001 — The Jolly Jingle Book8002 — Five Beds for Bitsy8003 — Alexander Kitten (1959)8004 — The Runaway Kangaroos8005 — Mailman Mike (1959)8006 — Fireman Joe (1959)8007 — Little Elephant8008 — Benjie Engie8009 — Cowboy Dan8010 — Surprise in the Barnyard8011 — Timothy, the Little Brown Bear600, 8012 — Mother Goose681, 8017 — Peter Rabbit8019 — Timothy Mouse8020 — My First Zoo Book685, 8021 — The Gingerbread Man601, 8023 — Bunny Blue8024 — Little Lamb’s Hat8025 — My Animal Picture Book8026 — Noah’s Ark8027 — Nubbins and the Tractor8028 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs603, 8029 — Little Duckling605, 8030 — The Little Red Hen610, 8031 — Animal Stories We Can Read (1947)693, 8032 — Butterball, the Little Chick8033 — The Puppy That Found a Home8034 — Jack and the Beanstalk669, 8035 — Bedtime Stories8036 — Mrs. Hen Goes to Market694, 8038 — ABC Book695, 8039 — Three Little Pigs682, 8040 — The Animals’ Train Ride684, 8041 — Farm Pets (1954)8042 — Peter Pat and the Policeman8043 — A Pet for Peter8044 — Ten Little Monkeys8045 — Tim and His Train8046 — Mr. Snitzel’s Cookies (1950)8047 — Big Helpers658, 8048 — Little Red Riding-Hood8049 — Captain Kitty
668, 8050 — Sleeping Beauty688, 8051 — My Toys8052 — Mumpsy Goes to Kindergarten8053 — No Good, the Dancing Donkey8054 — Bouncing Bear, A Nursery Rhyme8055 — The House That Jack Built8056 — Milkman Bill8057 — Little Penguin674, 8058 — Humpty Dumpty8059 — The Little China Pig8060 — Pussy Cat Talks to Her Kittens8061 — The Three Wishes8062 — My Truck Book8063 — Little Rabbit’s Bath8064 — Three Little Ducks8065 — The Three Bears8066 — The Bremen Town Musicians8067 — The Cock, the Mouse, and the Little Red Hen8068 — Once Upon a Time8070 — What Can I Do?689, 8071 — Baby Animals602, 8072 — Little Bear8073 — Go To Sleep Bookh8075 — The Little Red Wagon8076 — Myrtle Turtle8077 — Little Fox699, 8078 — Animal Mothers and Babies697, 8079 — Rock-a-Bye Baby696, 8080 — Little Deer8081 — Little Raccoon8082 — The Doll House604, 8083 — Hide-Away Animals8084 — The Bears’ Picnic679, 8085 — Kittens8087 — Little Yellow Chick690, 8088 — Mary Had a Little Lamb (1955)683, 8089 — Ponies606, 8090 — Feathered Friends (1952)691, 8091 — Mrs. Duck’s Lovely Day8092 — See My Toys8093 — A Penny for Candy
8100 — Little Beaver8101 — Jiggers8102 — Sunny Meadow Stories8103 — Baby’s Animal Toys8104 — The Story of Little Jack Horner8105 — Lancelot (1963)
Outstanding 1955 first edition.
This charming retelling of the beloved nursery rhyme features beautifully stylized mid-century illustrations that capture the sweetness of Mary and her loyal lamb. With soft pastel tones and vintage design, it’s a delightful piece of 1950s Americana for collectors and story lovers alike.
The book is in like-new condition. The binding is tight and secure, and all pages are crisp, clean, and unmarked, with no tears. The cover remains glossy with vibrant color and only minimal wear. A pristine, display-worthy copy that would make a great addition to any collection.
Illustrated by Gavy
Rand McNally Junior Elf Book #8088
Original 1963 first edition.
The heartwarming adventure about a wide-eyed young lion with a brave heart, brought to life in rich vintage color. It features adorable mid-century illustrations, presented in both full color and halftone.
The book is in great condition, with clean pages and a tight binding. There are no torn or missing pages. Light shelf and corner wear consistent with age. The back cover has light staining in the lower corner along with a small chip (see photos). No writing, marks, or interior damage.
Story by Marjorie Barrows
Illustrated by Jean Tamburine
Rand McNally Junior Elf Book #8105
Excellent 1959 first edition.
This story follows a friendly firefighter named Joe as he teaches a young boy about his exciting job at the fire station. Bright, vintage illustrations bring the trucks, gear, and action to life, offering a warm and engaging glimpse into the world of everyday heroes.
The book is in excellent, like-new condition with tight binding. All pages are crisp and clean, with no writing or tears. The cover remains glossy with bright color and only minimal signs of wear. A beautiful, well-preserved copy.
Story by Virginia Hunter
Illustrated by Marge Opitz
Rand McNally Junior Elf Book #8006
Original 1952 first edition.
Animal Train follows a cheerful engineer and a lively group of animals as they ride together on a colorful train journey. The story introduces young readers to a playful parade of giraffes, monkeys, elephants, and more as they travel along the tracks. Bright mid century illustrations and simple, rhythmic storytelling make this a favorite.
The book is in good vintage condition, with secure binding and no loose, torn, or missing pages. The original owner's name is written at the top of the opening page, and there are no other marks or writing. There is wear and some chipping along the spine, as shown in the photos. The cover remains clean with vibrant colors. A well loved copy that is fully readable and displays well.
Story by Elizabeth Roberts
Illustrations by Ben D. Williams
Whitman Tell-a-Tale Book #2556
Religious Books
643, 8013 — Bible Stories for Little Children644, 8014 — Prayers for Little Children645, 8015 — The Story of Jesus672, 8016 — The Ten Commandments692, 8018 — God Is Good 8022 — Friends of Jesus 8069 — God Loves Me 8074 — Jesus and the Children