Charming vintage hardcover edition of Bedtime Stories by beloved children’s nature author Thornton W. Burgess, featuring beautiful color and black-and-white illustrations by Carl and Mary Hauge. This 1973 printing from Grosset & Dunlap presents classic woodland animal stories such as Buster Bear Goes Fishing, Peter Cottontail Has Two Close Calls, Prickly Porky Is a Friend Indeed, Poor Mrs. Quack Finds Happiness, Reddy Fox Learns a New Trick, and many more.

The book includes rich, full-page illustrations and detailed endpapers depicting forest animals at play, characteristic of mid-century children’s book art. Perfect for collectors of Burgess books, vintage children’s literature enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys nostalgic woodland stories.

Condition:

The book is in very good vintage condition. The illustrated cover is clean with vibrant colors and only minor shelf wear along the edges and corners. The spine is strong and intact. Inside pages are clean, crisp, and bright with no writing or tears noted. Endpapers and illustrations are vivid and well-preserved. Some small, light age spots on a couple pages (as shown). Overall, a beautifully kept vintage copy. Please see all photos for exact condition.