Rosalie The Bird Market Turtle

This hardcover edition of "Rosalie: The Bird Market Turtle" shows signs of its former life in a library, with stamps and markings from Zion Lutheran School in Brighton, Colorado. The cover is sturdy with minor wear on the edges, and the spine remains strong. There is no dust jacket, consistent with ex-library copies. The pages are in good condition, with no significant tears or stains.

"Rosalie: The Bird Market Turtle" by Winifred and Cecil Lubell is a charming children's book published by Rand McNally & Company in 1962. This particular copy is a third printing, emphasizing its continued popularity since its original release. The story, set against the backdrop of a bustling bird market, follows the adventures of a turtle named Rosalie. Although the illustrator is not credited, the whimsical illustrations capture the imagination and complement the narrative beautifully. As an ex-library copy, it bears the usual markings and stamps from Zion Lutheran School in Brighton, Colorado. This edition is a delightful find for collectors of vintage children's literature, offering a glimpse into mid-20th-century storytelling. The hardcover is intact, though it lacks a dust jacket, typical for library editions.