Tipi Sings: A Dog Story ~ Clara A. Ford ~ 1941

Illustrated Hardcover

• First edition, 1941 — Frederick A. Stokes Company,

New York & Toronto

• Written by Clara A. Ford; illustrated with drawings by Diana Thorne

• Hardcover in original blue cloth with dog illustration and musical motif

• No dust jacket present

• Interior clean and well-kept; light age-toning; pages tight; inscription to nephew from aunt; binding on the top of the spine is torn.

Tipi Sings is a warm, gently told animal story from the early 1940s, centered on a loyal dog whose voice-literal and emotional-forms the heart of the narrative. Written during a period when children's books often emphasized companionship, empathy, and everyday courage, the story carries a quiet charm that still resonates with readers and collectors today.

The illustrations by Diana Thorne, known for her expressive and affectionate animal drawings, add significant appeal. Her depiction of Tipi-alert, soulful, and unmistakably devoted captures the classic style of American animal illustration from the era, making this book as pleasing visually as it is narratively.

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