{"product_id":"1957-the-twelfth-holiday-book-by-enid-blyton-vintage-illustrated-childrens-book","title":"1957 The Twelfth Holiday Book by Enid Blyton Vintage Illustrated Childrens Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  1957 The Twelfth Holiday Book by Enid Blyton Vintage Illustrated Childrens Book\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    The Twelfth Holiday Book\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n    By Enid Blyton\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n    Published by Sampson, Low, Marston \u0026amp; Co Ltd: London 1957\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n    \"\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    The Twelfth Holiday Book is one of Enid Blyton's delightful annual holiday collections, produced during the height of her popularity as Britain's most beloved children's author. Designed to entertain young readers during school holidays, the volume brings together a lively assortment of short stories, adventures, poems, puzzles, nature articles, games, and colourful illustrations. Blyton's gift for creating imaginative worlds and cheerful characters shines throughout, making the book an engaging companion for children eager to explore, learn, and dream.\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    Like the earlier volumes in Blyton's celebrated Holiday Book series, this twelfth instalment captures the optimism and innocence of post-war childhood. The contents are richly varied, moving from humorous tales and fairy adventures to practical activities and educational features intended to encourage curiosity about the world. The bright illustrations and decorative colour plates add greatly to the charm of the volume, reflecting the vibrant style that made Blyton's annuals treasured possessions for generations of young readers.\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    Published in London in 1957 by Sampson, Low, Marston \u0026amp; Co. Ltd. and Dennis Dobson Ltd., this attractive edition remains a highly collectible example of classic mid-century children's publishing. Enid Blyton's holiday annuals were often read and re-read by their owners, making well-preserved copies increasingly desirable today. Combining nostalgic appeal, colourful artwork, and the unmistakable storytelling magic of one of the twentieth century's most influential children's authors, The Twelfth Holiday Book remains a charming snapshot of a golden age of childhood reading.\"\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n    General wear with light staining to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented. Binding solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n     \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n     \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n      Size 25.5cm x 19cm x 1.5cm (156 Pages)\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131611988107,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/6f9d7151-e3e2-4e9a-9f66-3df58f4db336.jpg?v=1780558405","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1957-the-twelfth-holiday-book-by-enid-blyton-vintage-illustrated-childrens-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}