The New More Friends and Neighbors (New Basic Readers 2-2) 1952 [Hardcover] William S. Gray; A. Sterl Artley; Marion Monroe and Lillian Gray

Description

Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Corners have significant wear. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean. Binding is very slightly loose.

This 1952 edition of “The New More Friends and Neighbors” is a part of the influential “New Basic Readers” series developed by renowned educator William S. Gray and his colleagues at the University of Chicago. The series revolutionized reading instruction in the mid-20th century by incorporating engaging stories and illustrations to teach reading through a carefully controlled vocabulary and systematic introduction of new words. This particular volume, designed for second-grade students, would have been a staple in countless American classrooms during the post-war era, instilling values of community, friendship, and moral development alongside reading skills. Despite its well-loved condition, this copy remains a tangible link to a formative period in education and a treasured artifact of childhood for many collectors. Its worn state is a testament to the countless young minds it helped shape, making it an evocative piece of Americana that would be a prized addition to any collection of vintage educational materials or nostalgic ephemera.