The Tuckers One Big Happy Family ,written by Jo Mendel, illustrated by Betty Fraser.   Copyright 1965, published by Whitman Publishing, Racine Wisconsin, and printed in the U.S.A..   Hardcover book, 8 1/2" x 6" (216mm x 152mm) , 28 printed pages.  The book is from the Whitman Big Tell-A-Tale Books children's book series.

Synopsis: The Tuckers: One Big Happy Family by Jo Mendel is a children’s picture book about the Tucker family and the lively, sometimes hectic experiences that come with being part of a large, close-knit household. The story focuses on the everyday activities, relationships, and little adventures of the Tucker children, presenting family life as busy but filled with affection, cooperation, and fun.

With its cheerful illustrations and child-friendly storytelling, the book celebrates the idea that although family members may have different personalities and occasionally get on one another’s nerves, they are still connected by love and shared experiences. The Tuckers: One Big Happy Family offers a warm, nostalgic portrait of mid-1960s family life and the simple pleasures of growing up surrounded by siblings and relatives.

Condition: The book’s binding is damaged. The pages are held to the spine by three staples, and the bottom staple has separated from the spine, and the top two staples are in danger of separating.

The covers have some light wear on the corner tips (see photos).  The inside pages are in very good condition with no writing or creases.