{"product_id":"1941-prayers-and-graces-for-small-children","title":"1941 Prayers and Graces for Small Children Quail Hawkins Marguerite de Angeli Vintage Prayer Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1941 children’s prayer book, \u003cem\u003ePrayers and Graces for Small Children\u003c\/em\u003e, was collected by Quail Hawkins and illustrated by Marguerite d’Angeli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book pairs simple prayers, mealtime graces, morning verses, and bedtime readings with gentle illustrations made for sharing with young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-childrens-books-reading-vintage\" title=\" children's Prayer Book\"\u003eIllustrated hardcover children’s prayer book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prayers and Graces for Small Children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collected by Quail Hawkins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marguerite d’Angeli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grosset and Dunlap, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact printing not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated paper covered boards with blue cloth spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unnumbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children’s Christian prayers and devotional reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated prayers, graces, morning readings, and bedtime verses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8 1\/2 inches tall, 7 1\/2 inches wide, and 1\/4 inch thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pages remain readable and firmly attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe illustrated front cover remains bright and recognizable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue cloth spine remains attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior includes numerous black ink illustrations printed over warm yellow panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe prayers and verses remain clear enough for reading aloud or personal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front and back covers show rubbing, scratches, stains, and handling marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe corners and board edges show softening, surface loss, and exposed board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaint pencil writing is visible on the front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous owner’s name, Annie Marie, is written in pencil inside the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple crayon or ink marks appear on one illustrated prayer page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pages show overall age toning and scattered small marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book was published during a period when illustrated prayer books were commonly used for family reading, mealtime, and bedtime routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may suit a Marguerite d’Angeli collector, a reader building a vintage religious library, or someone remembering a childhood prayer book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations of children, animals, and familiar home scenes make the devotional readings easy for a young child to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy carries clear signs that a child once spent time with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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