Books in Vintage Series series

Complete Version of Ye Three Blind Mice from The Vintage Series by R.F. Gilmor presents to a new generation of young readers those stories from the past that were treasured and loved. Pictures and original text found and collected from a number of sources, i.e. Public Domain, The Gutenberg Project and Wikipedia as well as hit or miss sites -edited, reprinted, cleaned up and re-issued in clear, simplified and affordable Print or E-book format and made easily available to be enjoyed once again. As a former teacher, Robin enjoyed the study of folktales and fairytales as well as picture books for the very young. This edition by John W. Ivimey is a delightful example of completing the story as taken from a simple verse and song. A 'TAIL' you and your young reader are sure to enjoy.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, that wonderful story of Santa and his eight tiny reindeer landing on the rooftop of all good little girls and boys. The fantasy of childhood brought to life each Christmas for those few special years while we were young. An enjoyable verse by Clement Moore and illustrated by Jessie Wilcox Smith, a beautiful vintage story presented by R.F. Gilmor in her Vintage Series for little hands to hold and to love. Sure to be a favorite that is remembered for a lifetime.

When the snow is falling and the old tailor has only a very few days to finish a beautiful coat of cherry red, for the Mayor of Gloucester, how will he ever get it done. Sick from the cold the poor old tailor takes to his bed. Follow the family of tiny mice tht live at the tailor shop as Beatrix Potter, once more creates a world of fantasy . Presented for a new generation of readers and for little hands to hold and to love.

A story that reminds one of Alice in Wonderland, as Lucie falls asleep and venture into the world of dreams. Her pet hedgehog becomes Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, the wash woman in Lucie's adventure as she tries to find her lost handkerchiefs and pinafore, that's a full apron that covers the front of an afternoon dress. A delightful tale that Beatrix Potter leads her readers through the farm where they meet the animals for whom Mrs. Tiggy-winkle washes and irons. Not until Lucie awakes does se realize that Mrs. Tiggy-winkle is a little brown hedgehog , except that there really is a small door into the hill! Presented by R.F. Gilmor for little hands of a new generation to hold and to love.

A Visit From Saint Nicholas is part of the Vintage Series Collection that R.F. Gilmor has compiled, edited and presents to a new generation of readers. There are many books with the incredible poem by Clement C. Moore about the Night Before Christmas and there are many wonderful illustrations that should never be put away and forgotten. Each version helps to build the fantasy and adds excitement to young children everywhere as they await that one night each year before passing through the golden gates of childhood. This wonderful version is from the illustrated drawings of F.O.C Darley. Available in Print and E-book for little hands to hold and to love.

The ever endearing story of The Night Before Christmas, continues to thrill readers, young and old alike every Christmas. The poem of Clement C. Moore has been a delight in many books with different illustrators through the years. The Vintage Series, of R.F. Gilmor brings to you many of those lovely illustrated pictures of the arrival of Santa Clause and his eight tiny reindeer landing on the rooftop of good little girls and boys. Wonderful pictures that made our fantasy real, if only for a few special years.This book is presented for Little Hands to Hold & to Love.

THE ADVENTURES OF OLD MR. TOAD : ILLUSTRATED EDITION WRITTEN BY THORNTON BURGESS & ILLUSTRATED BY HARRISON CADY Old Mr. Toad was a slow moving creature who lived in the Green Forest. But one day he was moving along at a rather fast speed. All of the other animals could not help but wonder where he was going in such a hurry. And the adventure begins as they follow Old Mr. Toad. A wonderful bedtime story by Thornton Burgess and illustrated by Harrison Cady. For a new generation of young readers for little hands to love and to hold.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-8+Look for The Gunston Bunnies!!

This version of The Golden Goose is enjoyed once again with the lovely illustrations by Mary Lott Seaman. As the youngest son named, Simpleton, tries to win the hand of the lovely princess with many objections from her father the King. Perhaps a little magic will help. A delightful story that is sure to be loved. For little hands to hold and to love.

When Fido, the family dog, discovered kittens in a basket, he goes to Raggedy Ann for advise. For all the dolls agree, “Raggedy Ann knows, for she is stuffed with nice clean white cotton and is very wise!” A delightful bedtime story from the original collection of Johnny Gruelle presented by R.F. Gilmor from her Vintage Series for a new generation of young readers and little hands to hold and to love. Number eight in this twelve book series.