Child-Story Readers: Magic Stories

The book is in fair condition with noticeable wear on the cover, particularly at the corners and edges. The binding remains intact and the pages are clean, though aged. There is no dust jacket present. The spine shows some scuffing, but overall, the book maintains its structural integrity.

"Child-Story Readers: Second Reader" is authored by Frank N. Freeman, Grace E. Storm, Eleanor M. Johnson, and W. C. French, and published by Lyons and Carnahan in 1930. This educational volume, illustrated by Vera Stone Norman, hails from Chicago and New York, offering a collection of engaging tales aimed at young readers. The book is part of the "Child-Story Readers" series, designed to foster reading skills through captivating stories like "The Little House" by Valery Carrick and "The Mouse Wedding" by Hans Christian Andersen. While the edition details are unspecified, this copy is a charming example of early 20th-century children's literature, notable for its educational value. The physical condition is fair, with some wear on the cover but intact binding, making it a desirable piece for collectors and educators alike.