{"product_id":"the-squirrel-twins-helen-wing-rand-mcnally-giant-book-1961","title":"The Squirrel Twins Helen Wing Rand McNally Giant Book 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Squirrel Twins\u003c\/strong\u003e, written by Helen Wing and illustrated by Elizabeth Webbe.  A Rand McNally Giant Book, published by Rand McNally \u0026amp; Company, Chicago. Copyright 1961. Hardcover book, 20 pages. The book measures 12.75\" x 9.5\" (324mm x 241mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlot summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Squirrel Twins is a charming rhyming picture book by Helen Wing, illustrated by Elizabeth Webb and published by Rand McNally in 1961. The story follows two nearly identical young squirrel brothers, Chitter and Chatter, who spend their days learning the skills every squirrel needs—climbing, leaping, and exploring the forest. Their playful curiosity soon leads them away from the safety of home and into a series of small woodland adventures, where they encounter other forest creatures and discover that excitement often comes with unexpected challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in gentle, rhythmic verse for beginning readers, the book emphasizes the joy of exploration while reinforcing lessons about courage, family, and growing up. As Chitter and Chatter gain confidence, they also learn the importance of listening to their mother and looking out for one another. Elizabeth Webb's warm, colorful illustrations complement the simple, reassuring story, making The Squirrel Twins a classic example of the wholesome animal stories that made Rand McNally's books popular with young children during the 1950s and 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book is in overall very good condition. The cover has some wear at the bottom of the spine, and the original 1960's price sticker (from long since closed discount department store E.J. Korvette) is on the front cover. The inside pages are in excellent condition with no marks, writing, or creases (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rand McNally","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51936501235997,"sku":"PTHC5292S","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/9805\/9606\/files\/squirrel-twins.jpg?v=1782777820","url":"https:\/\/tulipstuff.com\/products\/the-squirrel-twins-helen-wing-rand-mcnally-giant-book-1961","provider":"TulipStuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}