Please
Book
ca. 1941 (printed and published)
ca. 1941 (printed and published)
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'Please' is a children's book written by Edith Flack Ackley and illustrated by her daughter Telka. They wrote another book together called 'Thank You'.
Edith Flack Ackley was an American artist and writer although she is best remembered for her cloth dolls. She also published a number of books and patterns so that people could make their own dolls.
The book is about a girl who must learn to say please when she wants something, rather than just taking it. On the back page is a picture of the girl's dress with a pocket that holds a miniature book. This book is titled, "A Story About" with a space for the reader to write their name in, creating a story about themselves.
Edith Flack Ackley was an American artist and writer although she is best remembered for her cloth dolls. She also published a number of books and patterns so that people could make their own dolls.
The book is about a girl who must learn to say please when she wants something, rather than just taking it. On the back page is a picture of the girl's dress with a pocket that holds a miniature book. This book is titled, "A Story About" with a space for the reader to write their name in, creating a story about themselves.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Please (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour printed card and paper |
| Brief description | Colour printed story book titled 'Please' by Edith Flack Ackley and Telka Ackley, published in Great Britain ca.1930-1945. |
| Physical description | Child's storybook with card cover and six paper pages. Front cover shows girl sitting on grass surrounded by flowers, birds and butterflies. In a pocket at the back there is a small paper storybook which the donor has written in. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Undine Concannon |
| Summary | 'Please' is a children's book written by Edith Flack Ackley and illustrated by her daughter Telka. They wrote another book together called 'Thank You'. Edith Flack Ackley was an American artist and writer although she is best remembered for her cloth dolls. She also published a number of books and patterns so that people could make their own dolls. The book is about a girl who must learn to say please when she wants something, rather than just taking it. On the back page is a picture of the girl's dress with a pocket that holds a miniature book. This book is titled, "A Story About" with a space for the reader to write their name in, creating a story about themselves. |
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| Accession number | B.135-2004 |
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| Record created | January 27, 2009 |
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