The Biggest Bear

Illustrated by Ward, Lynd. A Weekly Reader Children's Book Club Edition from 1960. Gorgeous black and white drawings tell the story of a boy and his bear, winner of the 1953 Caldecott Medal. Cover shows expected wear around the top and along the spine -- a few small chips missing at top of spine, "The" is partially obscured. Front flap is price-clipped, neat bookmark on rear flap, can't think many of those survived intact. A great collector's copy for those who can't afford a true first!. Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 1952. 001426