Smokey The Bear, written by Jane Werner, pictures by Richard Scarry.  A Little Golden Book, no. 481, published by Golden Press, New York. Copyright 1955. Printed in 1968, Tenth Printing. Hardcover book, 24 pages.

Plot summary: Smokey the Bear tells the story of a small bear cub who is saved from a forest fire by a kind forest ranger who found the frightened and injured bear cub found clinging to a charred tree after a devastating fire in the forest. Smokey is nursed back to health, but his paws are badly burned. Because he can no longer survive on his own in the wild, he is given a new home at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. He becomes a living symbol for fire prevention. The story emphasizes his famous message: "Only you can prevent forest fires!" It teaches children the importance of being careful with fire in the outdoors to protect the homes of animals like Smokey.

Condition: The book is in very good condition. The front and back covers have a tiny 1/4" dogear crease on the top right corner tip.  The inside pages are in excellent condition with no writing or marks. (see photos).