Peter and Peggy, by Gates and Huber
This lovely little indulgence in my love for primers, is from the Work-Play Book Series, Peter and Peggy, very similar to Dick and Jane. It was written by Arthur Gates and Miriam Blanton Huber, and contains absolutely gorgeous full color illustrations by Beatrice Edgerley. It was originally printed in 1930 but this edition shows it was printed in 1940 and copyrighted in The Philippines, which I found curious.
It is very basic, with stories about brother and sister Peter and Peggy and their family, and also includes a trip to the farm and a story about a black rooster who visits the city. The best part of this book are Beatrice Edgerley's illustrations. Below I have included a sample:
Aren't they beautiful? I love the illustrations of that 1920s-30's era. There's a style and beauty you just don't see beyond those years.
I found this book at an estate sale. I know there are many different "Dick and Jane" type readers out there, but I had never heard of this one before. I am hoping that perhaps I can find more. And who knows, maybe someday I will have grandchildren that I can read them with. One can hope.
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