{"product_id":"beaky-the-greedy-bird-noel-barr-p-b-hickling-1951-1st-edition-preloved","title":"Beaky The Greedy Bird - Noel Barr \u0026  P. B. Hickling - Vintage Ladybird (Preloved)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic entry in the beloved Wills \u0026amp; Hepworth \"Ladybird\" animal series. This cautionary tale follows the misadventures of a small bird whose insatiable appetite leads him into one scrape after another, ignoring the warnings of his woodland friends. With its vibrant, full-page illustrations and rhythmic prose, the story charmingly explores the themes of moderation and the consequences of overindulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nostalgic favourite for collectors, perfectly capturing the gentle moral storytelling and high-quality craftsmanship of mid-century children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWills \u0026amp; Hepworth - printed in England. No date but looks to be 1950's.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning full colour illustrations by P. B. Hickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback, buff boards 52 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e marks \/ scuffs to cover - yellow ink stain to top corner of cover. Missing dust jacket. Inside very good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preloved","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56846169407866,"sku":"DS-ladybird-greedy-bird (sent directly by publisher)","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0383\/9645\/files\/beaky-the-greedy-bird-noel-barr-p-b-hickling-1951-1st-edition-1.jpg?v=1777474403","url":"https:\/\/booklovergifts.com\/products\/beaky-the-greedy-bird-noel-barr-p-b-hickling-1951-1st-edition-preloved","provider":"Book Lover Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}