The True Story Of Smokey The Bear, written by Jane Werner Watson, pictures by Feodor Rojankovsky.  A Big Golden Book, published by Golden Press, New York. Copyright 1955,  printed in 1966, 10th printing. Hardcover book, 27 pages. The book measures 12.75" x 9.5" (324mm x 241mm)

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.

From the book: "Authorized and approved by the State Foresters and by the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture"

Condition: The book has some damage to the spine cover at the top and bottom of the spine (see photos below). The inside pages are in excellent condition with no marks, writing, or creases.