Beginning With Mrs McBee written by Cecil Maiden, drawings by Hilary Knight.   Published by Vanguard Press, New York and printed in the U.S.A. in 1960. Hardcover book with paper dust jacket, first edition , 44 printed pages, 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" (241mm x 149mm).

Synopsis: "Beginning With Mrs. McBee," written by Cecil Maiden and illustrated by Hilary Knight, tells the heartwarming story of Mrs. McBee's kindness. Her acts of goodwill set off a chain of happy adventures that ultimately lead to the realization of her own fondest dream. The book was first published in 1960 and features delightful, old-fashioned illustrations in pink, yellow, orange, brown, blue, grey, and green, evoking the mood of a warm sunny day. It's a charming classic well worth reading for anyone who enjoys sweet stories with a touch of nostalgia.

The book is in overall good plus to very good condition but the dust jacket is in poor condition. 

• The book's spine, binding, covers, and interior pages are in very good condition but the book has  is a partial price tag on the inside of the front cover, a small 1/2" stain on the back cover, and there is a small tear on 2 of the interior pages (around page 12).
• The paper dust jacket is in poor condition with several tears on the jacket's front and back (see photos).