The picture shows a view of the cover, title page and a few examples of the illustrations in this ©1917 Little Boy Bear Hard Back Book. This book is by Belle Kanaris Maniates, copyrighted by Frank M. Sheldon, was illustrated by Elizabeth B. Warren, and published by The Pilgrim Press of Boston, Massachusetts. It appears that this (56) page story book is about an Eskimo boy living with a Polar Bear family. The table of contents reads as follows: I. The Birth of Little Boy Bear II. Little Boy Bear Makes His First Voyage III. Little Boy Bear Has A Visitor IV. John's Prayer The captions for the illustrations read as follows: ''He's A Little Fellow For The Son Of The King Of The Fourfoots'' ''Come Back Here, Little Boy!'' ''Just For A Moment, Mother,'' He Pleaded. The Ship Was Coming Very, Very Fast. He Slipped His Hand Into The Outstretched Paw And Let Himself Be Led To Mrs. Polar. Never In The Years To Come Was John To Have So Wonderful A Ride. The hard back book measures 5-1/8'' x 7-1/4''. It is in excellent condition as pictured with light wear from use. |