#puffinstorybooks

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Heidi. Puffin Story Book no 97. The Swiss classic, published by Puffin in a new translation in1956 with cover illustrations by Cecil Leslie. According to the web if you go to Switzerland you can visit Heidi Village and take part in the 'Heidi Experience'. I'm posting the first 100 Puffin Story Books, in descending order, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the series. #75puffinyears #nuffinlikeapuffin #heidi #puffinstorybooks

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North After Seals. Puffin Story Books (1941-2016) A delightful wraparound cover for a 1946 Puffin. Described as 'a regular boys book' a tale that wouldn't get published today and a reminder that, although the illustrations are stunning, we've come a long way in our relationships with the natural world. #puffinbooks #puffinstorybooks #northafterseals

[englishmodernism]

Starlight. Puffin Story Books (1941-2016) The early Puffins frequently had wonderful wrap around illustrated covers and I'll be posting some of my favourites in the next few weeks to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Puffin Story books as I can't see any signs that Penguin are doing so (I hope I'm wrong). This is Starlight, the life story of a timber wolf. Rather sadly the artist is uncredited, published in 1946. #puffinstorybooks #75thanniversary #puffinbooks #penguinstagram @penguinbooks

[englishmodernism]

Finn Family Moomintroll. 1961 Puffin Story Book edition of this classic title. As with so many authors Puffin were such brilliant talent spotters and a sign of quality. #puffinstorybooks #moomin #tovejansson #firstedition