Making Storybook Friends, from the Laidlaw Readers series. written/edited by Gerald, Yoakam, Kathleen Hester, and Louise Abney. Copyright 1955 by Laidlaw Brothers, River Forest Illinois, and printed in the U.S.A..   Hardcover book, 128 printed pages, 8" x 6" (2103mm x 152mm).

Synopsis: "Making Storybook Friends" is the first book in the Laidlaw Basic Readers series. The book is designed to introduce young readers to classic children's stories and characters, while foster early reading skills and a love for literature. The book features a collection of stories, poems, and riddles, accompanied by charming illustrations by artists. 

The book's focus is on building foundational reading skills by: 1) using simple stories that feature basic vocabulary and sentence structures, 2) using repetitive patterns because repetition helps children recognize words and phrases, and 3) using engaging illustrations that support the text and help children understand the stories.

Condition: the book is a former school textbook and has the school stamp on the inside of the front cover (Valley View School, Portland Conn.).  The corner edges of the covers have some wear/rubbing (see photos).  The spine and binding are good with no loose pages.  The inside pages are in very good condition.