Children's Book, Apricot ABC by Miska Miles, Learning Tool, Weekly Reader

There’s something charming about older children’s books that haven’t been fussed over. They were made to be handled by little hands, taken to school in book bags, and read on quiet rainy afternoons. This copy of Apricot ABC by Miska Miles, illustrated by Peter Parnall, has lived a gentle life. It’s a 1969 Weekly Reader Children’s Book Club edition, and while the white cover shows some light markings and a bit of corner wear, the inside pages are surprisingly clean, bright, and crisp—no scribbles, no stains, and not even any yellowing to speak of. For its age, that’s worth noting.
If you’re not familiar with the title, it isn’t your standard “A is for Apple” sort of book. Instead, it follows an apricot through the alphabet as bees buzz, butterflies flicker through the air, and caterpillars inch their way through the pages. The writing is simple and poetic, and the illustrations are done in that distinct late-‘60s nature style—fine pen work, gentle colors, and a whole lot of meadow charm. It makes for a very peaceful little read. Collectors of vintage children’s books, nature educators, and anyone with a fondness for the Weekly Reader era will appreciate this. It’s also a solid option for a nursery shelf or an early childhood classroom that prefers gentle, old-fashioned learning materials.

Synopsis:
The book begins with an apricot tree and carries on through the alphabet as various insects, birds, and small meadow creatures interact with the fallen fruit. Each letter introduces a moment—some buzzing, some crawling, some fluttering—giving children an ABC lesson wrapped in simple nature storytelling. Pair that with Peter Parnall’s detailed line art and soft yellows and greens, and you’ve got an alphabet book that feels like a quiet walk in tall grass rather than a classroom drill.

Condition: Very Good
– 1969 Weekly Reader Children’s Book Club Edition
– Cover shows light markings, edge wear, and corner bends from shelf use
– Inside pages are clean and bright with no writing, no stains, no tears, and no yellowing
– Binding solid, illustrations crisp

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