The Three Bears and Other Stories (Read & Colour Fun)

Published by Platignum (Mentmore Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ), Platignum House, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, 1970

About this Item

The Three Bears and Other Stories (Read & Colour Fun) REF.4177
Publication Date: Circa 1970s (exact date not printed; consistent with Mentmore/Platinum activity books of the era). Printed in Hungary.
ISBN: None (pre-ISBN common for this type of ephemeral children's title)
Format: Softcover, stapled, approximately 48 pages (based on visible pagination up to p.94+ in related sections). Dimensions approx. A5 / 200 x 140 mm. Full-color illustrated front cover, black & white interiors.

Condition: Very Good
Cover shows light shelf wear, edge rubbing, and minor creasing consistent with age and handling. Interior pages are clean, bright, and completely uncoloured?all line drawings remain pristine for coloring. No writing, inscriptions, or missing pages. Binding intact. A wonderful copy for a collector or enthusiast.

Description / Contents:
This charming vintage British children's activity book combines simple retellings of classic fairy tales with engaging black-and-white illustrations designed for coloring. Perfect for young readers and artists (ages 5?10).

The Three Bears (Goldilocks and the Three Bears)
Rumpelstiltskin
Puss in Boots

Key Features for Collectors:

Prompts on illustrations encourage creativity (e.g., "Use bright colours for all the Bears," "What colour is Goldilocks' hair?", "Make this a very gay picture").
Educational and fun blend of reading + coloring.
Nostalgic 1970s British illustration style?simple, bold outlines ideal for crayons, pencils, or markers.

Author: Anonymous / Traditional fairy tales retold (no specific author credited; common for Platinum/Mentmore budget children's series).
Illustrator: Anonymous / In-house artist (no signature or credit visible; typical house-style line drawings for this publisher's activity books. Clean, expressive black ink illustrations with charming character designs suited for coloring).

Notes: Scarce title. Mentmore Manufacturing (known primarily for stationery and Platignum pens) produced a range of affordable children's "Read & Colour Fun" books. This example stands out for its well-preserved uncoloured pages, making it ready for immediate use or display. A delightful piece of British children's publishing history.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1782345900395

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Three Bears and Other Stories (Read & Colour Fun)
• Publisher: Platignum (Mentmore Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ), Platignum House, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 14W x 20H x 0.8D centimeters 14 centimeters width by 20 centimeters height by 0.8 centimeters depth
• Weight: 110 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children's literature