In honor of her life and work, Bethlehem Books is very happy to bring back one of the most delightful family books ever written. With this 1935 Newbery Honor book, author/illustrator Hilda van Stockum made her debut into the world of children's books. Within its pages she adroitly captures Dutch life as it was in the early part of the 20th century. Twins Afke and Evert have a particularly understanding teacher who decides to take his class on a winter skating trip to a nearby town. Evert and his buddies, shy Simon and loyal ...
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In honor of her life and work, Bethlehem Books is very happy to bring back one of the most delightful family books ever written. With this 1935 Newbery Honor book, author/illustrator Hilda van Stockum made her debut into the world of children's books. Within its pages she adroitly captures Dutch life as it was in the early part of the 20th century. Twins Afke and Evert have a particularly understanding teacher who decides to take his class on a winter skating trip to a nearby town. Evert and his buddies, shy Simon and loyal Afke all have their share of adventures.Everyone (Teacher most of all) breathes a happy sigh of relief upon arriving home safely after a very full day."
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Add this copy of A Day on Skates: the Story of a Dutch Picnic to cart. $32.96, new condition, Sold by Cardinalis Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, ON, CANADA, published 2007 by Bethlehem Books.
Add this copy of A Day on Skates to cart. $38.95, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Bethlehem Books.
Add this copy of A Day on Skates: the Story of a Dutch Picnic to cart. $58.94, poor condition, Sold by Baggins Book Bazaar rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rochester, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1934 by Harper & Brothers.
Add this copy of A Day on Skates to cart. $69.67, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Bethlehem Books.
Add this copy of A Day on Skates to cart. $75.00, good condition, Sold by BOOKER C rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kalamazoo, MI, UNITED STATES, published by Cadmus Books.
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Good. B001IKIIV4 A Day On Skates by Hilda van Stockum with Illustrations by the Author. 1st Edition 1934. Harper S Brothers N.Y. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Oblong blue cover with skaters, black lettering and decoration. Some soiling and rubbing on cover. 40 pp. Writing (names) on decorated end pages, otherwise clean. Small amount of corner curl. Some light wrinkling along spine. Forward by Edna St. Vincent Millay. DAILY SHIPPING!
Add this copy of A Day on Skates: the Story of a Dutch Picnic to cart. $75.75, good condition, Sold by Pistil Books Online rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1934 by Harper & Brothers.
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Good. No Jacket. Oblong format in blue cloth cover with illustration of skaters. 11 1/8"w x 7 7/8"h. 40 pages. Previous owner's inscription. A well-used book: Fraying, small wrinkles, and wear to cover. Spots and tanned marks on endpapers. Stains on some pages. A bit musty smelling. Beautiful color and b&w illustrations. Foreword by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
