A giant little golden book of birds jane werner watson, eloise wilkin on. This guide will help you identifyquickly and easilythe birds you are most likely to see. The golden book of birds a little golden book by hazel lockwood author, feodor rojankovsky illustrator 5. We have our vintage classic childrens books up for sale. It also features the first pictorial cover on the book itself. Apr 01, 2009 the golden guides birds of north america, is extremely portable and accessible for beginners. The golden book of birds vintage book covers, little golden books. Jul 14, 2007 yeats, by contrast, had claimed his own eternal place as a deathless golden bird singing to eternity, and at the very end of his life believed that he had as declared in the tower made his.
Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. I bought birds of north america, popularly known as the golden guide, the year it came out, when i was 6, and its still my goto guide. Toys to make a golden book by bertha morris parker. I really didnt enjoy it and probably wouldnt recommend it. Seager gray presents birds of the book, in gallery 3, an exhibition of the birds of the bible and related works by artist alisa golden. Golden books a guide to field identification birds of north america. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary. Tight sound unmarked copy in very good condition with edge and corner rubs and some browning to edges. Shop target for little golden books at great prices. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. About the same size as the bald eagle, the golden is less of a scavenger and more of a predator, regularly taking prey up to the size of foxes and cranes. The giant golden book of birds by robert porter allen goodreads. This was a commissioned project and i really enjoyed working on it. The text by hazel lockwood is a cheerful, 1940s style conversation to the reader.
Range maps are adjacent to the text and opposite the pictures of the birds. This is a handy little book, and the least expensive of all the popular general field guides. We think that this book ranks very well for amateur birders. The next hardcover edition of birds lists 112 birds on the dj and title page. The golden guides, originally golden nature guides, were a series of 160page, pocketsized books created by western publishing and published under their golden press line primarily a childrens book imprint from 1949. Top 10 books about birds as well as useful, beautiful guides to the avian world, the literature of birds includes potent memoir and uncanny fiction. Seeing these books brought me back to a time i almost forgot. Birds a childs first book about our most familiar birds a little golden book jane werner watson, eloise wilkin on. There are no other writings, tears, or stains in the book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is a book from little golden books called big birds day on the farm featuring the sesame street muppets. Golden guide to field identification, birds of north america.
Front cover has a blue background with big bird juggling. Birds a fully illustrated, authoritative and easytouse guide a golden guide from st. Free printable bird book for birding with kids buggy and buddy. A guide to the most familiar american birds, a golden nature guide paperback 1956. The giant golden book of birds by robert porter allen designed and illustrated by arthur singer golden press, 1962 im posting this morning on a book i probably should have highlighted a while ago considering its prominently displayed in my banner. Sep 21, 2012 i was gifted with this book yesterday, the little golden book of birds. The big book of backyard birds is a treat for junior birdwatchers. The cornell lab will send you updates about birds, birding, and opportunities to help bird conservation. Jan 26, 20 this pin was discovered by deborah morton. Filled with simple, informative text and fullcolor paintings.
See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This book has the famous permaseal that golden press used on their books for years to come. The big golden book of backyard birds hardcover june 15, 1990 by kathleen n. Audubon protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. The book has some 360 pages with very good illustrations and information about each individual bird. The giant golden book of birds an introduction to familiar and interesting birds of the world hardcover 1962 by robert porter allen author. The golden guides, originally golden nature guides, were a series of 160page, pocketsized. There is the name burton printed inside front cover. National geographic field guide to the birds of north america is very popular and accessible, but a bit large. The golden book of birds a little golden book hazel lockwood, feodor rojankovsky on. Some aspects were alright, others i was not pleased with. This edition illustrated by arthur singer has been out of print for several years, and in the birding world it has been out of fashion for considerably longer.
Please follow the guidelines in the help section and complete this article to the highest level of quality. Birds a childs first book about our most familiar birds a. Being the vintage buff that i am, for me, there is no bird book better for children than the giant golden book of birds. This beautiful book will introduce children to an amazing variety of fascinating birds. Bird stamps, golden book of by bleeker, sonia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Arthur singer briefly describes the habits of 466 birds found throughout the world. It has many of the same illustrations and more as its three times the size. The family favourite game monopoly has had a wildlife makeover by the rspb. Austin 1971 originally published as a golden guide small format and later, slilghtly modified, as golden field guide large format. It covers all the birds of north america in one volume, which is small enough to fit into a pocket. The golden book on birds is well written, well illustrated, and is just one marvelous little book. The golden eagle was important to many native american tribes, who admired the eagles courage and strength, and who ascribed mystical powers to the bird and even to its feathers. The giant golden book of birds vintage kids books my kid loves.
Singers first book birds of the world was written for adults and published by golden in 1961. The golden guides birds of north america, is extremely portable and accessible for beginners. Blue bird design endpapers, big four logo on inside of front free endpaper, dummy title page and blank verso as pages three and four, numbered pages end at 155 with 4 blank pages of records and last free endpaper to make 160 pages. The illustrations were done by a variety of artists, so there isnt the single style found in the peterson, sibley, or golden guides. Its illustrated by feodor rojankovsky, one of my favorite illustrators of this era. This book, originally published in 1958, follows the life cycle of birds egg to baby to adult and also the cycle of. Golden books a guide to field identification birds of north america we think that this book ranks very well for amateur birders.
I was able to really appreciate some aspects and i enjoyed my time reading it. Golden book of birds the pleasure of order dissolves into the pleasure of the mess if you see something its not a gift its a request to know who is with you in the current the least sandpiper the greater yellowlegs to be continuous is inhuman it is inhuman to be a specimen to locate your picture in someone elses book the common snipe. Eastern birds, by james coe 1994 limited release in original but continued by st. The giant golden book of birds vintage kids books my. A giant little golden book of birds hardcover 1958 by jane werner watson author, eloise wilkin illustrator. Tight sound unmarked copy in very good condition with. Tweety and sylvester in birds of a feather little golden book by jean lewis.
Zim 1989, paperback, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. The peregrine falcon, a spectacular hunter that feeds mainly on birds in flight, is just one of 12 fascinating birds of prey youll learn about in this factfilled little book. Big birds red book little golden book 10855 sesame street. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide.
The most commonly seen and favorite feathered friends of north america all make an appearance in this stunning volume. Print out this free printable bird book and record all your backyard and neighborhood birds next time youre on a walk or birdwatching. Feodor rojankovsky little stories about birds including the owl, woodpecker, hummingbird, eagle and others include information about how the birds live, including nesting habits, food, migration, socialization. Aug 09, 2017 top 10 books about birds as well as useful, beautiful guides to the avian world, the literature of birds includes potent memoir and uncanny fiction. Its designed for younger children preschool, kindergarten, and first grade and provides space for illustrations and details for each bird. Golden birds vintage book covers, little golden books, bird. Zim and vera webster, the books were written by experts in their field and illustrated in a simple. Jun 07, 2018 sold an altered little golden book, birds, by eloise wilkins. Yeats, by contrast, had claimed his own eternal place as a deathless golden bird singing to eternity, and at the very end of his life believed that he had as declared in the tower made his. When i was a young boy, starting around first grade, my mom who was a librarian at the time got me all of the different golden guides on nature, including the one on birds. The plaintive cries of tiny, delicate baby birds finding their feet are heartrending. The golden book of birds little golden books wiki fandom. Youll also find out about the golden eagle, american kestrel, crested caracara, redtailed hawk, african fish eagle, king vulture, and five other wild creatures of the air. Sold an altered little golden book, birds, by eloise wilkins.