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Books in the Animal Fantasy genre:

Curious George Flies a Kite (1958)

Curious George is having an adventurous day, culminating in a ride on a kite.

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Author(s): Margret Rey
Illustrator(s): H. A. Rey

Freddy and the Dragon (1958)

Freddy and his friends help solve the crime wave in Centerboro.

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Author(s): Walter R. Brooks
Illustrator(s): Kurt Wiese

Great Gravity the Cat (1958)

Great Gravity takes to the streets when his easy life with a couple is shattered by a new baby, until a trial return home brings him face to face with the interloper, with whom he discovers he shares an amazing secret.

Author(s): Johanna Johnston
Illustrator(s): Kurt Wiese

Moominland Midwinter (1958)

Unexpectedly, Moomintroll wakes from hibernation in midwinter. With the aid of new friends, some strawberry jam and fish soup, he lasts through until spring. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

Mostly Magic (1958)

A collection of traditional fairy tales, fables and nursery rhymes for younger children.

Otto at Sea (1958)

While on a goodwill trip to America, Otto, the giant otterhound saves the passengers and crew of the good ship Caesar and earns his second medal.William Pène du Bois has drawn new illustrations for this edition.... View More

Author(s): William Pène du Bois
Illustrator(s): William Pène du Bois

A Bear Called Paddington (1958)

From the day Paddington was discovered on a railway platform in London, he was seldom far from imminent disaster … but it always seemed to turn into hilarious fun. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Michael Bond
Illustrator(s): Peggy Fortnum

The Picnic: A Frolic in Two Colors and Three Parts (1958)

A retelling of the fable of the lion and the mouse.

Author(s): James Daugherty
Illustrator(s): James Daugherty

The Rabbits’ Wedding (1958)

The little black rabbit finally asks the little white rabbit to marry him - she says yes! Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Garth Williams
Illustrator(s): Garth Williams

Roger: A Most Unusual Rabbit (1958)

Roger is a talented portrait painter who becomes a successful society painter.

Author(s): Dorothea W. Blair
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Something for Christmas (1958)

A mouse is searching for the perfect gift for someone he loves.

Author(s): Palmer Brown
Illustrator(s): Palmer Brown

Three Bedtime Stories (1958)

This collection includes The Three Little Kittens, The Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Garth Williams
Illustrator(s): Garth Williams

Train Stories (1958)

An omnibus volume including Tootle, The Train to Timbuctoo and The Little Red Caboose.... View More

The Wide-Awake Owl (1958)

Olga the owl cannot get to sleep. She asks all the other birds and animals but nothing works, until at last the thrush explains the secret to her.

Author(s): Louis Slobodkin
Illustrator(s): Louis Slobodkin

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (1958)

Yertle, King of the Turtles builds a throne 5,607 turtles high. . . then . . .

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Author(s): Dr. Seuss
Illustrator(s): Dr. Seuss

Best in Children’s Books Volume 20 (1959)

An assortment of stories, poems and articles, some of which have new illustrations. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Best in Children’s Books Volume 23 (1959)

An anthology containing Kintu by Elizabeth Enright with new illustrations by Bobri. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Best in Children’s Books Volume 26 (1959)

A collection of stories, poems and articles, some of which have new illustrations. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

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