Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A Bright and Early Book. Color covers and color illustraitions. Photos sent on request Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Language: English
Published by Random House, New York, 1969
ISBN 10: 0394909674 ISBN 13: 9780394909677
Seller: Timeless Books, Luton, BEDFO, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Stan & Jan Berenstain (illustrator). 1st Edition, Book Club Edition. Bears on Wheels: A Bright and Early Counting Book Stan & Jan Berenstain Grolier Book Club Edition, 1969 Random House / Bright & Early Books for Beginning Beginners Condition: Near Fine / As New minus minor defect This copy is in excellent, near-pristine condition. The boards are bright blue with sharp corners and vivid colors. The binding is tight and square with no cracks or looseness. Interior pages are clean, bright white, and free of writing, inscriptions, tears, or foxing. All illustrations are vibrant and complete. The only noted flaw is a very small, gentle bump to the bottom corner of the front board ? barely noticeable and does not affect the overall appeal or structural integrity. No other wear, rubbing, or defects. A wonderful survivor of a beloved 1960s children's classic, far above average for a 55+ year-old book club edition. (Photos show the exact copy for sale ? please review them closely.) About the Book Bears on Wheels is a delightful early counting book that teaches numbers 1 through 10+ through playful, acrobatic bears riding unicycles, bicycles, tandems, and more. The rhyming text and hilarious illustrations follow the bears as they stack higher and higher (and sometimes tumble!) in increasingly chaotic combinations ? perfect for preschoolers and early readers learning to count and relate words to pictures. Part of the Bright & Early Books for Beginning Beginners series (often branded with Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat), this title emphasizes simple concepts, bold artwork, and repetitive fun. It remains a staple in children's literature for building foundational math and reading skills. This is the 1969 Grolier Book Club Edition (BCE), a high-quality hardcover produced for mail-order and school markets alongside the Random House trade editions. It features the iconic cover with stacked bears on a unicycle, the Cat in the Hat logo, and the classic interior illustrations. Grolier editions are prized by collectors for their durability and nostalgic appeal. About the Authors & Illustrators: Stan and Jan Berenstain Stanley Melvin Berenstain (September 29, 1923 - November 26, 2005) and Janice Marian Berenstain (née Grant; July 26, 1923 - February 24, 2012) were an American husband-and-wife team of writers and illustrators best known for creating The Berenstain Bears, one of the most successful and longest-running children's book series of all time. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, both grew up during the Great Depression. They met in 1941 at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts (now University of the Arts), married in 1946 after World War II (during which Stan served as a medical illustrator), and began their careers as a cartooning duo. Their work appeared in major magazines like The Saturday Evening Post, Collier's, and McCall's. Drawing from their own family life (they had two sons, Michael and Leo), they transitioned to children's books in the 1960s. Encouraged by Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), they launched the Berenstain Bears series with The Big Honey Hunt (1962). Their distinctive, warm, cartoon-style illustrations combined with gentle moral lessons and humor made the bears a cultural phenomenon. By the time of their passing, they had published hundreds of titles that sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide and inspired TV shows, toys, and more. Stan and Jan worked collaboratively on every aspect ? writing, illustrating, and editing ? creating a seamless, joyful body of work that continues to entertain and educate new generations. A clean, attractive example of a classic Bright & Early title. Excellent for completing a Berenstain Bears or Dr. Seuss Beginner Books collection. Ideal for gifting to young readers or nostalgia enthusiasts. Scarce in this superior condition for a 1969 BCE.
Seller: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Stan and Jane Berenstain (Authors & Illustrators) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright w/small speck to front cover verso & first title page. Illustrated boards/Fine. Authored & illustrated by husband & wife team, Stanley Melvin Berenstain (1923 - 2005) and Janice Marian Berenstain (1923 - 2012) best known for their children's series The Berenstain Bears. Published in the Dr. Seuss Bright & Early Books series, this is a most delightful counting book. Little ones learn to count unknowingly with antics of acrobatic bears --- beginning w/one bear on a unicycle and ending with 21 bears and 16 wheels flying through the air!
Language: English
Published by Collins and Harvill, London, 1970
ISBN 10: 0001712063 ISBN 13: 9780001712065
Seller: Lost and Found Books, Healesville, VIC, Australia
First Edition
pictorial hard cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st edition. Illustrated with colour drawings. Labelled BB6 on spine. 23 cm. 32 pages VG. Very good condition with shelf wear and edge wear to covers, a little rubbing to corners, owner?s stamp on front endpaper and page 13.
Language: English
Published by Collins, 1970
Seller: Books Written By (PBFA Member), Northampton, NTH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
US$ 13.63
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. 1st Edition. - Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners. Pictorial boards with some wear to corners of boards. No inscriptions, 32pp. Clean and bright pages with colour illustrations throughout. (Any digital image available on request).
Published by Collins and Harvill London, 1970
Seller: Addyman Books, Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 34.07
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketCollins and Harvill. 1970. First edition, U.K. Hardback, NO DW. Original pictorial laminated boards. Some wear to covers otherwise a good clean copy.