Set of 29 vintage ValueTales hardcover children's books, including early 1977 first-edition titles and later original series releases by Johnson.

Includes almost all of the first-wave early publication group with nearly complete 1977 first-wave titles, complete 1978 group, and complete 1980 group. Several books confirmed first edition (example copyright page shown in photos).

Hardcover vintage books in clean condition overall. Normal light age/use wear may be present consistent with vintage children's books. Please review all photos carefully for exact titles, condition, and included books.

Great for collectors, homeschool libraries, classrooms, nostalgic childhood collections, or vintage decor.

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1977

Humor — Will Rogers

Determination — Helen Keller

Kindness — Elizabeth Fry

Patience — Wright Brothers

Respect — Abraham Lincoln

Caring — Eleanor Roosevelt

Courage — Jackie Robinson

Curiosity — Christopher Columbus

Fairness — Nellie Bly

Imagination — Charles Dickens

1978

Saving — Benjamin Franklin

Responsibility — Ralph Bunche

Sharing — Mayo Brothers

1979

Giving — Beethoven

Honesty — Confucius

Love — Johnny Appleseed

Understanding — Margaret Mead

1980

Truth and Trust — Cochise

Dedication — Albert Schweitzer

Fantasy — Hans Christian Andersen

Foresight — Thomas Jefferson

Friendship — Jane Addams

Helping — Harriet Tubman

1981

Adventure — Sacagawea

1984

Tenacity — Maurice Richard

Creativity — Thomas Edison

Boldness — Captain Cook (1984),

1985

Self-Discipline — Alexander Graham Bell

Facing a Challenge — Terry Fox

This lot includes 29 vintage ValueTale children's books from the first edition published in 1977 by Value Communications, Inc. Written by Johnson, these short stories are aimed at various age groups including ages 2-3, ages 4-8, and ages 9-12. The hardcover books are in English and fall under the genre of biographies & true stories, making them a valuable addition to any collection of vintage children's literature from the 1970s.