Description
1961 Children’s Press edition. Former library book with stamp and pocket. Hardcover is scuffed, spotted, faded, and worn along the corners/edges/spine including heavy corner fraying. Pages are discolored with very light staining but are unmarked. Last page is pulling away from binding slightly but binding is still fully intact.
This delightfully vintage children’s book, “I Want to Be a Homemaker” by Carla Greene, offers a fascinating glimpse into the societal norms and gender roles of the early 1960s. Published in 1961, at a time when the traditional homemaker role was still widely celebrated, this book aimed to inspire young girls to embrace domestic duties and homemaking as a desirable and fulfilling career path. Greene’s charming illustrations and engaging storytelling bring to life the daily tasks and responsibilities of a homemaker, from cooking and cleaning to caring for children and managing a household. While the book’s perspective may seem outdated by today’s standards, it serves as a valuable time capsule, capturing the cultural attitudes and expectations placed upon women during that era. For collectors and readers alike, this well-loved library copy, with its endearing wear and tear, holds a special charm, inviting us to reflect on the evolving societal roles and changing perceptions of women over the decades.
