Ding Dong School, billed as "the nursery school of the air", was a half-hour children's TV show which began in 1952 in Chicago, Illinois.
It was the earliest known preschool television show, predating "Romper Room" by a year.
The program was presented from a child's point of view. A 1953 magazine article reported, "Low-angled cameras see everything at Lilliputian eye-level, stories and activities are paced at the slow rate just right for small ears and hands." Each program began with Miss Frances ringing a hand-held school bell.
There were 25 licensed books released by 1956, the year the show ended.
MR. MEYER'S COW
written by DR. FRANCES R. HORWICH aka "MISS FRANCES"
& illustrated by WILLIAM NEEBE
This story introduces children to a cow as the source of the delicious milk they enjoy.
Please see photos to get a sense of the condition as well as the text and charming pictures.
This was bought used, but is in good condition. I take very good care of my books in my smoke-free environment.
Details about condition and edition:
Note: covers are paper over cardboard / there are no dust jackets issued for these books.
front cover: light dirt and wear; corners bumped
inside front cover: clean and crisp, no marks
inside back cover: clean and crisp, no marks
back cover: light dirt and wear, with soft crease to board; corners bumped
silver tape along spine: shiny and clean, hard rubbing and partial splitting
interior pages: secure, none loose; clean with mild discoloration from aging
ISBN: none
series number: 220
original price printed on cover: 25 cents
publication date / printing: 1955
publisher: Rand Mc Nally, based in Chicago, Illinois
printed in: USA
size: 8 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide
weight: 4.3 oz
page count: 28
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