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Ladybird book in the spotlight ‘Seashore and Seashore Life’ (1964) Artist: Jill Payne

The Ladybird Look, 1966. As worn by Ladybird children in the 1960s - and royal offspring today ‘Words we Need for Numbers’ Artist: Kenneth Inns

Ladybird book in the Spotlight ‘Public Services: Water Supply’ 1969 [Deep sigh] Artist: John Berry

The fair comes to town ‘The Discontented Pony’ 1951 Artist: PB Hickling

When they bought you the bumper summer edition for the journey (Talkabout Holidays, 1977) Artist: Robert Ayton

‘Lilies’ Garden Flowers, 1960 Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton

“On the sands at low tide there are many interesting things to be found. They are not often so close together as in this picture, so some child must have collected these” Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer: EL Grant Watson (What to Look for in Summer, 1960)

I never wrote with a dip pen at school - but there was always an old, deep ink stain on every school desk. Artist: Septimus Scott (Uncle Mac’s ABC, 1950)

Another lovely vintage Ladybird book to add to my collection 🐞📚 ‘Bob Bushtail’s Adventure’ 3rd edition 1943 @LBFlyawayhome

Harvest Mouse (1949) Artist: Septimus Scott

Old Ladybird Books updated, 1964 and 1978 Holiday clothes (From ‘Our Friends’) Artist: Martin Aitchison

The Little Red Hen, walking back to the farm via Hambledon High Street, Hampshire 😊 Artist: Robert Lumley (1966)

‘Ike the ice-cream van’ Tootles the Taxi, 1956 Artist: John Kenney

Ladybird book in the spotlight. Wild Flowers, 1957. Artists: EdithHilder and Rowland Hilder

Back when the teatime choice was red or yellow (1977)

Dragonflies Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton (Butterflies and Moths, 1965)

Other work by the Ladybird artists. The neighbours’ garden. ‘July’ (1958) Artist: Ronald Lampitt

The box kite Artist: Harry Wingfield (Happy Holidays 1965)