A bright, mid-century set of Highlights for Children hardbound monthly issues from 1965—packed with the kind of wholesome, brainy fun that made Highlights a family staple.
Inside you’ll find poems, short stories, history/learning features, “Find the Pictures,” phonics practice, and hands-on activities (including an “Easy Finger Puppets” craft spread).
These are wonderful for nostalgia shelves, classroom corners, or anyone building a vintage childhood library. Photo-verified and ready to enjoy—just note the honest signs of use called out below.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage children’s activity book bundle (lot of 4 monthly issues)
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Size: approx 12 × 10 × 1 inches
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Material: Pictorial hardcover-style boards (textured)
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Color: Blue/Yellow, Red/Yellow, Purple/Yellow
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Origin or Maker: Highlights for Children (publisher)
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Year or Era: 1965
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GENRE: Children’s Activities & Educational Stories
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Language / Pages: English (some bilingual English/Spanish content shown); ~80 pages each
Edition & Features
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Condition/Printing: Monthly issues — Vol. 20 Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6 (Jan, Feb, Apr, June–July 1965)
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Dust Jacket: Not provided (none shown)
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Illustrated poems/stories + learning features, puzzles, phonics, crafts
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Extras: “Find the Pictures” feature; phonics spread; crosswords; craft instructions (“Easy Finger Puppets”)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Noticeable edge/corner wear and rubbing to boards; staining/spots visible on covers. Some crossword puzzles are filled in neatly with pencil (completed, not heavy scribbling per your note). Interiors appear generally clean aside from the pencil puzzle work.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: Highlights Editors
Highlights is known for kid-friendly short reads and activities designed to build observation, reading confidence, and curiosity—one sturdy page at a time.
Add this cheerful 1965 bundle to your shelf and let “fun with a purpose” do its thing.
Disclaimer
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