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Ideal Book for Boys [1959] (Dean & Son, 125pp, hc, cover: [legionnaire blowing bugle as Arabs attack]) []
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9 · Tall Bull Rides Alone · Arthur Groom · ss

21 · Inferno in the Sky · Hector Barrie · ss

35 · Half-Term Break · Ronald Horton · ss

44 · Arctic Venture · Reginald Brown · ss

57 · Desert Danger · Edgar Garrett · ss

70 · Pals of the Frozen Rink · Edward R. Home-Gall · ss

87 · Midnight Escapade · Samuel Jeans · ss

101 · Storm in the Dolomites · Roger Fox · ss

111 · Get That Cougar! · Samuel Jeans · ss

A New Ideal Book for Boys [1971] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [gokart; sailboat with spinnaker; glider; motorcycle]) []
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8 · Cyclo-Cross · Philip M. Pethick · ss

23 · A Japanese Fiddle · Robert Reeves · ar

26 · The Wrighton Walk · B. E. Spence · cs

30 · The Challenge of the Sea · B. E. Spence · ss

42 · Talking Birds · M. Turner · ar

44 · The School for Slackers! · N. Wesley Firth · ss Champion Book for Boys 1947

56 · Shells of the Seashore · Robert Reeves · ar

59 · A Crossword Puzzle · W. R. Vann · pz

60 · The Cowboy ’Tec · Edmund Burton · ss

68 · Making a Kite · Robert Reeves · ar Favourite Annual for Boys 1960

71 · The Craft of Bell-Founding · W. H. Owens · ar Chatterbox Annual 1953

72 · The Flywheel Car · Philip M. Pethick · ss

84 · One Glorious Chance · William Norman · ss Monster Book for Boys 1951

93 · Snake of the Night · Edmund Burton · ss

101 · What the Eye Can’t See · Ronald Horton · ss

106 · The “H” Puzzle · Robert Reeves · pz

108 · Marquetry · Raymond Lewis Cantwell · ar

112 · The Captain of St Cleeves · Wallace Carr · ss

An Ideal Book for Boys [1972] (Dean & Son, 125pp, hc, cover: [lions; kayakers; fishermen]) []
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8 · The Catch of the Season · Wallace Carr · ss

20 · Perfect Landing · Tom Fleming · cs

24 · A Simple Kaleidoscope · Robert Reeves · ar

25 · White Eagle’s Papoose · Edmund Burton · ss

38 · Conkers · D. Beeston · ar

39 · A Crossword Puzzle · W. R. Vann · pz

40 · Jimmy’s Scot-Free Water-Scooter · Edward R. Home-Gall · ss Favourite Annual for Boys 1961

56 · Brass Rubbings · Robert Reeves · ar

58 · The Secret of Jephson’s Spinney · Ronald Horton · ss

68 · Square Designing · Robert Reeves · ar

69 · The Amazing Spider · Trevor Holloway · ar Chatterbox Annual 1954

70 · The Helicopter · Philip M. Pethick · ss

80 · Attractive Insects · Robert Reeves · ar

81 · A Family Motto · Wallace Carr · ss

92 · To House Your Cactus Plants · K. Binns · ar

93 · “Good and Ill Together” · Philip M. Pethick · ss

107 · A Handy Duplicator · Robert Reeves · ar

108 · A Present to Please · G. Breary · ar

110 · The Red Riders · Edmund Burton · ss

A New Ideal Book for Boys [1974] (Dean & Son, hc, cover: [snorkeller; waterskier; dirtbike racing]) []
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8 · The Big Diamond · J. Eley · ss

20 · Dreams Come True · Tom Fleming · cs

24 · A Shuffle-Board · Robert Reeves · ar

26 · Treachery on Black Gulch Trail · Edgar Garrett · ss Ideal Book for Boys 1956

38 · A Queer Bird, the Raven! · Edmund Burton · ar

40 · The Flight of the Marrow · Philip Pethick · ss

55 · A Crossword Puzzle · W. R. Vann · pz

56 · The Mask of Tutankhamen · Robert Reeves · ar

58 · A Bank Holiday Match · Wallace Carr · ss Favourite Annual for Boys 1959

67 · Make a Weather-House · Robert Reeves · ar

70 · The Suitcase Adventure · B. A. Broad · ss

75 · What Does Your Voice Reveal? · A. R. Forde · ar

77 · The Kid-Brother Sheriff · Edgar Garrett · ss Chatterbox 1948

92 · Mini-Soccer · Robert Reeves · ar

94 · Macaw’s Crossword · I. Urquhart · pz

95 · “Luck in Odd Numbers” · Philip Pethick · ss

107 · A Shade Better · Wallace Carr · ss Favourite Annual for Boys 1961

118 · Matchbox Projects · Robert Reeves · ar

120 · A Memorable Ride · B. Leonard · ss

Ideal Book for Children (about)

Ideal Book for Children [194?] (Dean & Son, hc, cover: [boy with model plane, girl with ball]) []
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9 · The Shy Clown · Daphne V. Morris · ss

16 · Pip Penny and the Riddle Man · Peter Jackson · ss

27 · The Adventure at the Ford · C. M. Drury · ss

36 · The Queen and the Goose-Girl · Doris M. Lee · ss

41 · Postman Patch · Christine Smith · ss

49 · The Bees to the Rescue · C. M. Drury · ss

57 · Lucky Sixpence · Daphne V. Morris · ss

64 · The King’s Parrot · Wallace Carr · ss

72 · Leather Legs’ Lesson · Silvey A. Clarke · ss

78 · The Birthday Wish · Dorothy M. Banwell · ss

84 · Sports Day · C. M. Drury · ss

90 · The Magic Anvil · Richard Lyne · ss

94 · The Goblin Milliner · Eunice Close · pm

95 · A Lucky Miss · Doris M. Lee · ss

109 · Peterkin · Louise Brettell · ss

117 · When It Is Raining · Ann Day · pm

118 · The Duck Who Wanted to See the World · Christine Smith · ss

Ideal Book for Children [195?] (Dean & Son, 125pp, hc, cover: [boy and girl with budgie perched on finger]) []
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7 · Operation Petrol · Catherine Morris · ss

18 · Serge and the Tight-Rope · Evelina · ss

23 · The Mouse’s House · Jane Weston · pm

24 · Amanda Makes Some New Friends · Dorothy Macdonald · ss

29 · Three Wishes for Twinkle-Pip · Barbara M. Walsh · ss

35 · The White Elephant Stall · Dorothy M. Sheppard · ss

47 · Tony’s Tortoise · Susan Jolly · ss

52 · School · Naomi Corke · pm

53 · The Man with Two Shadows · A. I. Mungeam · ss

58 · Something for a Rainy Day · Phyllis V. Gegan · ss

69 · His First Appearance · Wallace Carr · ss

80 · Jeremy Misses the Bus · K. Atkinson · ss

87 · My Own Shop · Gillian Lowry · pm

88 · The Fairy Beauty Parlour · Joan Wadsworth · ss

95 · The Blue Bird · Hilda James · ss

101 · Babies of the Forest · Nancy D. Stevens · ss

107 · Juanita · Gertrude Aylmer · ss

114 · The Bouncing Pea · Agnes Grozier Herbertson · ss

Ideal Book for Children [195?] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [boy and girl reading large comic paper]) []
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9 · Slippers for the Princess · Dorothy Macdonald · ss

18 · Twink and the Two Cross-Patches · Vera Caradine · ss

24 · The Beauty Competition · Dorothy M. Banwell · ss

30 · It All Began with Monty · Doris M. Lee · ss

48 · Vania’s Christmas Surprise · Mabel E. Allan · ss

56 · The New Magic Password · Gwendoline Arter · ss

62 · The Family in the Woods · Christine E. Bradley · ss

68 · The Right Prince · Gwendoline Allen · ss

81 · The Frog That Couldn’t Croak · Richard Lyne · ss

86 · A Bunch of Sweet-Peas · Doris M. Lee · ss

94 · Dandy · Constance Woodhead · ss

100 · Johnny Scarecrow’s Adventure · Anne Smith · ss

107 · Puzzle on Bramble Down · Bertha Leonard · ss

116 · The King Nobody Wanted · Margaret Taigel · ss

Ideal Book for Children [195?] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [girl and boy playing with model train set]) []
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9 · Emil and the Rose-Pink Swan · Wendy Wilkin · ss

21 · Too Big! · Eunice Close · pm

22 · The Missing Pendant · Marjorie E. Crane · ss

32 · Samuel Snail · Eunice Close · pm

33 · The Circus That Came to Tea · Wendy Wilkin · ss

40 · The Little Cactus Plant · Dilys Beeston · ss

45 · The Jackity Gnome and the Wisher-Spell · Agnes Grozier Herbertson · ss

58 · A Treasure Hunt · Nancy D. Stevens · ss

67 · Winter’s Here · Eunice Close · pm

68 · The Grumpy Rain-Man · Margaret Connor · ss

76 · The House in the Wood · Gillian Lowry · ss

83 · Johnny’s Lasso · Marjorie E. Crane · ss

92 · I Love · Aileen E. Passmore · pm

93 · Gillian’s Magic Penny · Clement Wood · ss

98 · Things I Like to Do · Eunice Close · pm

99 · Off to See the World · Isobel Norgrove · ss

108 · Melanie Mouse · Dilys Beeston · ss

110 · The Little Red Spell · Hilda James · ss

119 · The Lonely Caravan · Joan Wadsworth · ss

A New Ideal Book for Children [1971] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [bumper car; kite flying; elephant ride]) []
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8 · Broadland Holiday · E. W. N. Roe · ss

16 · Lucky Wishes · Charles Griffiths · cs

20 · How to Make Armchairs for Your Dolls’ House · Gretchen Breary · ar

22 · The Princess Who Couldn’t Be Bothered · Vera Munday · ss

29 · A Weather House Crossword Puzzle · Gretchen Breary · pz

30 · The Story of Mrs. Silversides · John Keating · ss

34 · Alphabet Bricks · Robert Reeves · ar

36 · Mr. Tidy and Mr. Muddle · Betty Ann Broad · ss

43 · The Jolly Penguin · Gretchen Breary · ss

44 · Something Special about Hector · Marjorie E. Crane · ss

53 · A Doll’s Poncho · Kathleen Binns · ar

54 · Pimlico’s Part · Vera Munday · ss

59 · Helping in the Garden · Walter M. Wood · pm

60 · Akin and the Witch · Yema Williams · ss

68 · The Big Snowball · Joyce Eley · ss

69 · A Wagon Wheel Puzzle · Gretchen Breary · pz

70 · Badger’s Holt · E. W. N. Roe · ss

76 · Much ado about Lamp-Posts · Margaret Kent · ar

84 · A Sledge for Santa · Gretchen Breary · ss

86 · The Flying Vase · Sylvia Allen · ss

90 · Plain Mr. King · Charles Griffiths · ss

94 · Pluck by Name · Marjorie E. Crane · ss

101 · The Spare-Room Guest · Betty E. Spence · ss

112 · The Golden Garden · Violet M. Williams · ss

117 · I Like the Wind · Joyce Eley · pm

118 · Milligan’s Magic Duster · S. M. Wilson · ss

An Ideal Book for Children [1972] (Dean & Son, 126pp, hc, cover: [fairgoers throwing balls at comedy head; girl with pram; red bouncing balls]) []
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8 · The Long Way Home · Sylvia Allen · ss

14 · The Dancing King · John West · ss

18 · All Square · Gretchen Breary · pz

20 · Mighty Voice · James H. Lawes · ss

31 · Camping Crossword Puzzle · Gretchen Breary · pz

32 · Trapped—In the Attic · E. W. N. Roe · ss

37 · Model Gipsy Caravan · Robert Reeves · ar

40 · The Master-of-the-Money-Bags · Lilian Mansel Lewis · ss

45 · Who Are They? · Gretchen Breary · pz

46 · Little Red Elf Goes Hiking · Sheila Moreton · ss

54 · A Whirling Helicopter · Robert Reeves · ar

55 · My Garden · A. Ruby Forde · pm

56 · Pantomime Pony · Marjorie E. Crane · ss

65 · A Fijian Picture Puzzle · Gretchen Breary · pz

66 · The White Elephant · Margaret Kent · ss

73 · Millie Moorhen Has a Day Out · Betty Ann Broad · ss

77 · Windmill Crossword Puzzle · Gretchen Breary · pz

78 · Too Much Music · Samuel Jeans · ss

89 · Looking Ahead · A. Ruby Forde · pm

90 · Jigsaw Surprise · John West · ss

94 · The Hopkins Go on Holiday · Winifred Bear · ss

97 · The Dark Brown Dress · James H. Lawes · ss

104 · Ivy Castle · E. W. N. Roe · ss

110 · Pipe Cleaners · A. Ruby Forde · pm

111 · Tuffy Tortoise · Violet M. Williams · pm

112 · The Birthday Swing · Elizabeth Saville · ss

117 · Invitation by Drummer Boy · Violet M. Williams · pm

118 · The New Broomstick · Delith Wyn-Williams · ss

A New Ideal Book for Children [1974] (Dean & Son, 123pp, hc, cover: [rollerskates; tent; rubber dinghy]) []
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8 · The Joyous Princess · Vera Munday · ss

16 · A Splendid Surprise · Roy Franklin · ss

20 · Name the Game (or Sport) · Gretchen Breary · pz

21 · A Smuggler’s Hoard Crossword Puzzle · Gretchen Breary · pz

22 · The Captain’s Cottage · Aileen E. Passmore · ss

28 · Animal Puzzle · Irene Urquhart · pz

29 · Early Closing · Gretchen Breary · pz

30 · Forgetful, the Fairy · Betty-Ann Broad · ss

36 · An Indoor Garden · Robert Reeves · ar

38 · What Does She Say? · Irene Urquhart · pz

39 · Underwater Adventure · E. W. N. Roe · ss

42 · Leopard at Large · Marjorie E. Crane · ss

51 · A Snow Song · A. Ruby Forde · pm

52 · New Rock for Old · Charles Griffiths · ss

· A Country Walk Race Game · Gretchen Breary · gm

· The Safety First Competition · Phyllis Gegan · ss

· The Man of Mystery Island · Betty-Ann Broad · ss

· Match the Lamps · Gretchen Breary · pz

· A Circus Tent Crossword Puzzle · Gretchen Breary · pz

· Mending Day · Margaret Kent · ss

· One Saturday Walk · Sheila Moreton · ss

· Names Puzzle · Irene Urquhart · pz

· Surprises for Sarah · Janice Godfrey · ss

· Where Was Little Minch? · Kathleen Winfield · ss

· A Pinwheel · Robert Reeves · ar

· Pieces of Eight · Joyce Eley · ss

· Ernie the Elf · E. W. N. Roe · ss

· A Whip and a Top · Violet M. Williams · ss

· The Night Horse · Marjorie E. Crane · ss

Ideal Book for Girls (about)

Ideal Book for Girls [1938] (Dean & Son, hc, cover: [girl in yellow sweater sitting in snow, skis raised]) []
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7 · Averil’s First Victory · Beryl C. Lawley · ss

19 · Dorriel’s Day Out · Patricia Brooke · ss

25 · Sindbad · Lyn Clare · ss

35 · “Smiling Through” · Frances Cowen · ss

46 · Mademoiselle · Winifred Norling · ss

56 · Catherine’s Captive · C. M. Drury · ss

67 · School Friend · Cora Freemantle · ss

77 · The Right Spirit · Beryl C. Lawley · ss

89 · Mouse and Lion · Frances Cowen · ss

101 · The Pagets’ Paying Guest · Dora M. Hardisty · ss

112 · Tessa’s First Term · Patricia Brooke · ss

118 · Incident of the Ruby Necklace · Cora Freemantle · ss

130 · The Squashed Tomato · Lyn Clare · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [193?] (Dean & Son, hc, cover: [pair of girls skating in unison]) []
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fps. · [frontispiece] · D. C. Eyles · fp

· Hilary Finds a Home · Dora M. Hardisty · ss; illustrated by Hermiston Jones

· Early One Morning · Patricia Brooke · ss

· The Magic Coat · Lyn Clare · ss

· Ignoring the Pricks · E. M. R. Burgess · ss

· Without Thinking Twice · Elizabeth Tugwell · ss; illustrated by D. C. Eyles

· First Home · Beryl C. Lawley · ss; illustrated by L. Buchanan

· Public Heroine No. 1 · Lyn Clare · ss

· The Girl in the Chinchilla Coat · Heather White · ss Champion Book for Girls 1937; illustrated by L. Buchanan

· Plain Jane · Monica Page · ss

· Aunt Mary Cries Quits · Pauline Fletcher · ss; illustrated by Hermiston Jones

· Out of the Frying-Pan · Frances Cowen · ss Champion Book for Girls 1937

· The White Button · Arthur Groom · ss; illustrated by Hermiston Jones

Ideal Book for Girls [1939/1941] (Dean & Son, 140pp, hc, cover: [girl sitting with shepherd dog, snowshoes behind]) []
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9 · The Eavesdropper · Constance White · ss Every Girl’s Story Book 1939

23 · Nora Plays a Part · Isabel Lade · ss

34 · Priscilla’s Luck · Pauline Fletcher · ss

42 · The Veale Diamond · Lyn Clare · ss

53 · Felicity’s New Friend · Dora M. Hardisty · ss

69 · The Tuck Shop Trouble · F. Wilmot Irwin · nv

78 · The Beleaguered House · Frances Cowen · ss Monster Book for Girls 1938

90 · Surprise for Monica · Beryl C. Lawley · ss

102 · Joanna and the Fourth · Pauline Fletcher · ss Champion Book for Girls 1937

112 · Cousin Marie to the Rescue · Frances Cowen · ss

121 · A Bolt from the Blue · Lyn Clare · ss Champion Book for Girls 1937

133 · Ray Versus Pen · Pauline Fletcher · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1943] (Dean & Son, 140pp, hc, cover: [girl holding terrier]) []
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7 · The Manor House Villain · Eva Chadwick · ss

16 · Plainest of Three · Lucy Laing · ss

24 · Leonora’s Last Term · Joan Lumley · ss Champion Book for Girls 1937

33 · Bubble and Squeak · Winifred Norling · ss

47 · Against Desperate Odds · Cicely M. Drury · ss Monster Book for Girls 1938

58 · Lost in the Dark · Frances Cowen · ss

67 · The Silent Witness · Hilary Arden · ss Champion Book for Girls 1939

83 · Tess Takes a Chance · Jean Traill · ss

97 · The Spy That Wasn’t · E. M. R. Burgess · ss

111 · The Last Treasure of Farlingford Hall · Rosalin Carruthers · ss

122 · The Unlucky Black Cat · Constance Hope · ss Every Girl’s Story Book 1936

127 · The Funk · Gwen Thornber · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1944] (Dean & Son, 140pp, hc, cover: [girl playing badminton, seated audience behind]) []
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7 · Beginner’s Luck · Elizabeth Tugwell · ss

18 · The Story of Mademoiselle Julie · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

31 · Those Awful Little Rabbits · Constance Savery · ss

39 · Jittery Jill · Winifred Norling · ss

52 · Gold and Silver · Violet M. Methley · ss

63 · Ann’s Antique Aunt · Bertha Leonard · ss

72 · The Harberson Prize · Alma Allison · ss

83 · A Race for — · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

92 · The Ghost Hunter · F. W. Gumley · ss

105 · A Forest Rescue · Leonora Fry · ss

112 · Public Call Box · Alma Allison · ss

118 · The Secret of the Isle · Bertha Leonard · ss

127 · The French Play · Vera Bedford · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1946] (Dean & Son, 140pp, hc, cover: [girl in white flannels returning a tennis serve]) []
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fps. · [frontispiece] · W. Spence · fp

7 · The River Rovers · Leonora Fry · ss

21 · A Test for ’Primrose’ · Beryl C. Lawley · ss

34 · The House in the Tree · Gwen Thornber · ss

43 · Langton Luck · Barbara Hector · ss

60 · Mystery Mansion · M. Brand · ss

68 · “Frightened Isaac!” · Constance M. White · ss

77 · Sally and the Show · Bertha Leonard · ss

85 · A Tale of Two Fires · Vera Bedford · ss

99 · Elsie Marley · Arthur Williams · ss

108 · The Cycling Summer · Eva Chadwick · ss; illustrated by K. Black

120 · Stand-In · Constance M. White · ss

129 · Day-Light Robbery · Frances Cowen · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1949] (Dean & Son, 140pp, hc, cover: [girl on swing & girl with camera]) []
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7 · Christine Could Run · Barbara Hector · ss

18 · Carnival Night · Beryl C. Lawley · ss

32 · “She Shall Have Music” · Doris M. Lee · ss

42 · The Chameleon School · Mabel E. Allan · ss

50 · The Surprise · Mary Rose Bradstock · ss

61 · For the School—and Anita · Constance M. White · ss

69 · A Girl in a Thousand · C. Bernard Rutley · ss

85 · Those Terrible Twins · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

101 · The Head Girl · Violet M. Methley · ss

113 · The Party at the Castle · Mabel E. Allan · ss

124 · The Barford Bureau · Bertha Leonard · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [194?] (Dean & Son, 140pp, hc, cover: [girl in red swimsuit holding beachball by swimming pool]) []
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7 · Strange Clues · Hilary Arden · ss

23 · Always the Best for Penelope · E. M. R. Burgess · ss

37 · The Foursome · Barbara Hector · ss

47 · Mistress of Mundesley · Winifred Norling · ss

60 · Duffer Takes Her Chance · Beryl C. Lawley · ss

73 · Julia in the Green Dress · Eva Chadwick · ss

85 · The Beacon Ray · Eva Chadwick · ss

99 · Danny’s Day · Lily Fleming · ss

110 · The Mystery of the Four Arrows · May Sullivan · ss

127 · Burmese Bluff · Lilian Shorter · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1950] (Dean & Son, 140pp, hc, cover: [girl in white bathing suit leaning against bow of boat]) []
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7 · Mysterious Miranda · Mabel E. Allan · ss

17 · “What’s in a Name” · Valerie Cant · ss

30 · The Encott Luck · May Wynne · ss

42 · Crime Takes a Holiday · Alma Allison · ss

59 · Carol’s Troubles in the Fifth · Marjorie P. Whitaker · ss

70 · Bridget O’Hara’s Rebellion · Marjorie P. Whitaker · ss

82 · The Twins’ Discovery · Jean Ashley · ss

95 · The Spitfire of St Helen’s · Edgar Garrett · ss

110 · Greystanes, the Sleeping Manor · Constance Woodhead · ss

118 · Saved by a Song · Doris M. Lee · ss

125 · Gerry’s Gymkhana · Winifred Norling · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1952] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [2 girls on the deck of a ship playing a game]) []
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7 · Early One Morning · Edgar Garrett · ss

24 · Bored to Tears · Violet M. Methley · ss

34 · From St. Nicholas · Winifred Norling · ss

49 · The Lady of the Greenwood · Dorothy M. Banwell · ss

62 · Just Right for Jennifer · Beryl C. Lawley · ss

74 · Kitty Columbus · Barbara Hector · ss

85 · Adventure on the Island · Mabel E. Allan · ss

97 · Verity’s Lame Duck · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

112 · The Pearl Necklace · Frances Cowen · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1953] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [2 girls hiking; stone bridge and mountains in background]) []
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9 · Winter Sports Holiday · Mabel E. Allan · ss

22 · Maribeth’s Modelling · Violet M. Methley · ss

32 · The First Day of the Holidays · Marjorie P. Whitaker · ss

40 · That Horse Called Solomon! · Reginald Brown · ss

53 · Changes at Mundesse Court · Mabel E. Allan · ss

62 · Ex-Head Girl · Winifred Norling · ss

73 · Delamere in Disgrace · Marjorie P. Whitaker · ss

83 · A Jolt for June · Leonora Fry · ss

86 · Tessa: Trespasser · Violet M. Methley · ss

98 · A Very Surprising Visit · Doris M. Lee · ss

102 · The Credit Prize · Betty E. Spence · ss

112 · It Couldn’t Happen in England · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1954] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [3 girls on seawall with camera]) []
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9 · The House by the Sea · Geoffrey Morton · ss

27 · “No Truck with Land-Girls” · David Morris · ss

38 · New Brooms · Winifred Norling · ss

52 · An Adventurous Journey · Doris M. Lee · ss

58 · Cheers for Sweden · A. Ruby Forde · ss

75 · Patsy—Wide-Awake · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

86 · Parts in a Play · Barbara Hector · ss

97 · The Unexpected Witness · Arthur Waterhouse · ss

110 · Danger on the Saltings · Mabel E. Allan · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1956] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [schoolgirl in red blazer and gauntlets, holding two white lambs, one in either arm]) []
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9 · The School on the Marsh · Mabel E. Allan · ss

26 · The Two Ambitions · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

37 · The Castle Farm Thrill · Bertha Leonard · ss

50 · Hinge of Destiny · Samuel Jeans · ss

61 · Holiday on Hooves · Bertha Leonard · ss

69 · No April Fool · A. Ruby Forde · ss

78 · Shooting Stars · Winifred Norling · ss

92 · The Workbasket · Betty E. Spence · ss

108 · On with the Dance · Doris M. Lee · ss

112 · In Search of Fame · Geoffrey Morton · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1958] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [girls patting velvet-antlered deer]) []
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9 · Mystery Bungalow · Frances Cowen · ss

20 · Jennifer Speaks Up · Betty E. Spence · ss

33 · Attic Salt · Winifred Norling · ss

46 · The Dream Shot · Roy Brown · ss

54 · A Call in the Night! · Phyllis V. Gegan · ss

61 · The Obedient Rebel · Winifred Norling · ss

74 · A Match for Sinbad · Beryl C. Lawley · ss

84 · Rowena Was Always Right · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

94 · A Partner for the Prize · Norma Bradley · ss

109 · Unwillingly to Wales · Mabel Esther Allen · ss

Ideal Book for Girls [1959] (Dean & Son, 125pp, hc, cover: [girl in green blazer with notebook and pencil]) []
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7 · The Girl in White · Geoffrey Morton · ss

20 · A Week on Their Own · Frances Cowen · ss

34 · Stranger at Midnight · Arthur Waterhouse · ss

42 · A Schoolgirl Imposter · Norma Bradley · ss

57 · The Audition · Barbara Hector · ss

69 · The Red Mackintosh · Agnes Booth · ss

84 · “An Ill Wind—” · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

91 · The Alice Blue Gown · Betty E. Spence · ss

106 · The Fruit Farm Row · Bertha Leonard · ss

113 · Benny’s Lucky Dip · Kathleen Winfield · ss

New Ideal Book for Girls [1971] (Dean & Son, 125pp, hc, cover: [scuba diver; two ballerinas; horse and equestrian clearing show jump]) []
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8 · With Confidence and Courage · Wallace Carr · ss

21 · Match the Butterflies · Gretchen Breary · pz

22 · A Marathon Event · Betty E. Spence · cs

26 · The Big Catch · Sylvia Allen · ss

33 · Papier Mâché Projects · Robert Reeves · ar

36 · Sport in Secret · Winifred Norling · ss Monster Book for Girls 1958

47 · When Your Next Birthday Comes Round · Kathleen Binns · ar

48 · Collect Semi-Precious Stones · Robert Reeves · ar

50 · Wendy—Detective Extraordinary · Catherine Morris · ss

56 · Be Your Own Weather Prophet · A. Ruby Forde · ar

60 · Why Not Give a Mum’s Party? · Gretchen Breary · ar

63 · Prudence by Name · Kathleen Winfield · ss

75 · A Crossword Puzzle · [uncredited] · pz

76 · The Jumble Sale · Bertha Leonard · ar

81 · The Dressmaker’s Hussif · Kathleen Binns · ar

82 · Who Was That Girl? · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss Favourite Annual for Girls 1956

91 · On the Move · Margaret R. Curry · ss

96 · A Seaweed Collection · Robert Reeves · ar

98 · Sally’s Revenge · Charlotte M. Kelly · ss

104 · Three’s Company · Gwen Thornber · ss

110 · Bedroom Mate · Kathleen Binns · ar

111 · Night of the Panther · Philip M. Pethick · ss

An Ideal Book for Girls [1972] (Dean & Son, 125pp, hc, cover: [horse pulling caravan; figure skater leaping; tennis swing]) []
Details supplied by Lia McGunigle from Table of Contents.

8 · The Key of the Situation · Wallace Carr · ss

21 · Wild Flowers and Their Leaves · Gretchen Breary · ar

22 · Robina to the Rescue · Judy Love · ss

26 · Moorland Mischief · Violet M. Williams · ss

37 · Stage Jewellery · Robert Reeves · ar

38 · Musical Puppets · Sylvia Allen · ar

44 · Let’s Make It a Merrier Christmas Party · Gretchen Breary · ar

47 · Mr. Parker Takes a Bow · Kathleen Winfield · ss

59 · A Crossword Puzzle · W. R. Vann · pz

60 · Let’s Write a Song · Robert Reeves · ar

62 · It Happened When the Ghost Walked · Catherine Morris · ss

72 · Feathered Friends · Robert Reeves · ar

74 · Strange Lass · Margaret R. Curry · ss

83 · A Starfish Pyjama · Kathleen Binns · ar

84 · A Sketch Astray · Wallace Carr · ss

96 · Sea Sense · A. Ruby Forde · ss

98 · Cornish Symphony · Violet M. Williams · ss

106 · Pressed Flower Card · Robert Reeves · ar

107 · Scatter Cushions · Kathleen Binns · ar

108 · The Perfect Secretary · Sylvia Allen · ss

114 · Pets or Pests · Philip M. Pethick · ss

A New Ideal Book for Girls [1976] (Dean & Son, 125pp, hc, cover: [tennis player; diver at edge of pool; horse and equestrian jumping five-barred gate]) []
Details supplied by Lia McGunigle.

8 · Quiet Weekend · Joyce Eley · ss

19 · Seaside Skills · A. Ruby Forde · ar

22 · Sally and the White Lion · Jane Martin · cs

26 · An Old Unhappy Bull · Philip M. Pethick · ss

39 · A Crossword Puzzle · W. R. Vann · pz

40 · Challenged! · Wallace Carr · ss The Boy’s Own Paper October 1939; illustrated by Donnison

50 · Paper Marquetry · Robert Reeves · ar

53 · A Helpful Clue · Kathleen Winfield · ss; illustrated by Donnison

65 · Instant Shoulder Bag · Kathleen Binns · ar

66 · “Late Again” Jane! · Phyllis Gegan · ss

72 · Why Not Plan a Tramp’s Tryst for Your Party? · Gretchen Breary · ar

76 · Boss of the K-Z · Edgar Garrett · ss Favourite Annual for Girls 1959

88 · Geisha Doll Decoration · Robert Reeves · ar

90 · Lost and Found · Violet M. Williams · ss

95 · Tumblers for All, Painted by You! · Gretchen Breary · ar

96 · Deep-Sea Fishing · Margaret Curry · ss

104 · A Useful Workbox · Robert Reeves · ar

106 · The Spy-Catcher · Sylvia Allen · ss

112 · Marzipan Marvels · Robert Reeves · ar

114 · The Goldfish Rustlers · Philip M. Pethick · ss

Ideal Book for Tinies (about)

Ideal Book for Tinies [195?] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [boy and girl doctoring dolls and teddies]) []
Details supplied by Lia McGunigle from Table of Contents.

9 · I-Do and the Yellow Imp · Agnes Grozier Herbertson · ss

19 · Giant Biggenough Oversleeps · Arthur Groom · ss

25 · The Little Man · Eunice Close · pm

26 · The Magic Rolling-Pin · Dorothy M. Sheppard · ss

34 · Pinky’s Curly Tail Returns · Dora Cook · ss

39 · Hurry Up! · Eunice Close · pm

40 · Miss Louisa’s Old Coat · Christine E. Bradley · ss

47 · The House of Birds · Aileen E. Passmore · ss

53 · The Little Christmas Tree · Dora Cook · ss

58 · Everyone’s A.B.C. · Aileen E. Passmore · ss

65 · A Present for Peter · Sylvia Allen · ss

70 · Buster and the New School Cap · Hazel Pike · ss

75 · The Flower Circus · A. I. Mungeam · ss

81 · The Best Little Pony in the Show · Christine Smith · ss

87 · Makky · Reginald Brown · ss

96 · The Ginger-Whiskered Cat · Aileen E. Passmore · ss

102 · My Toy · Gillian Lowry · pm

103 · Robin in the Country · Hilda James · ss

110 · Holes · Mary Vivian · pm Monster Book for Tinies 1947

111 · The Wish That Came True · Barbara Crowe · ss

118 · Seaside Adventure · Nancy D. Stevens · ss

Ideal Book for Tinies [195?] (Dean & Son, 124pp, hc, cover: [teddy bear running away from little girl tucking toys in bed]) []
Details supplied by Lia McGunigle from Table of Contents.

9 · Bobbity Elf’s New Suit · Doris M. Lee · ss

18 · A Day at the Seaside · Dorothy M. Sheppard · ss

25 · The Prince Who Wouldn’t Play · Doris M. Lee · ss

33 · Such a Naughty Little Dog! · Gwendoline Allen · ss

41 · The Puffed-Up Pixie · Christine E. Bradley · ss

49 · Little Friend · Nancy D. Stevens · ss

56 · The Picnic · C. M. Drury · ss

64 · Pip’s Visitor · Christine Smith · ss

70 · An Exciting Ride · Nancy D. Stevens · ss

77 · My Picture Book · A. E. Passmore · ss

78 · Two Birthdays · Gladys Oakeley · ss

84 · The Wishing Tree · Doris M. Lee · ss

91 · Mrs. Twitter for Teas · Doris M. Lee · ss

95 · When Jo-Jo Was Forgotten · Betty E. Spence · ss

102 · It Was Daddy’s Secret · Doris M. Lee · ss

108 · Ideal Home · Christine E. Bradley · ss

109 · The Dancing Doll · Nellie Hibbart · ss

115 · Fairy Lucky · Susan Jolly · ss

Ideal Love: (about)

Ideal Love

Ideal Love [Vol. 3 No. 6, February 1941] (Columbia Publications, Inc., 10¢, 112pp) []
Details supplied by John Gunnison.

10 · Kidnapped by Heir · Grace Mitchell · nv

32 · Counted in Kisses · Coral Lee Baxter · ss

44 · Her Double Life · Lenore Upton · ss

54 · Royal Flush in Hearts · Evelyn Nace · ss

66 · Girl Flyer · Clarendon Smith · ss

75 · No One Boy Friend · Ann Audrey · ss

83 · Shadow Wife · Janet Garfield · nv

95 · Love’s Blitzkrieg · Senna Lutes · pm

96 · Hints to the Wide Girl · Naomi Merritt · ar

97 · Bargain Bride · Pauline Miller · ss

114 · Dream Trade · Elizabeth Barry · pm

Ideal Love [Vol. 4 No. 1, April 1941] (Columbia Publications, Inc., 10¢, pulp) []
Details supplied by Dan Stevenson.

10 · Teach Me About Love · Vern Allison · nv

28 · Love of the Lumberlock · Roxy Fraker · ss

37 · Lovely Lady Hobo · Culver Wilcox · ss

46 · Her Money’s Worth · Mae Michael · ss

58 · Never Love a Bandit · Patricia Breen · ss

68 · For That Late Snack · Mother Hubbard · ar

70 · Undependable · Grace Stark · ss

81 · Kiss and Forget · Pauline Miller · ss

88 · Always Look Your Best · Yvette · ar

92 · Danger, Keep Off! · Doris Knight · nv

Ideal Love [Vol. 4 No. 2, June 1941] (Columbia Publications, Inc., 10¢, pulp) []
Details taken from Table of Contents.

10 · The Love Bandit · Omerea Denison · nv

31 · Make Me Your Star · Delores B. Jeffords · ss

41 · Don’t Be So Attractive · Nell Randolph · ss

48 · No Glamour · Coral Lee Baxter · ss

54 · Blonde in His Life · Ray Perine · ss

63 · Forbidden Fruit · Kate Kitselman · pm

64 · Fredda’s Husband-Hunt · Paula Parker · ss

72 · Banked Fires · Annabelle · pm

73 · Tricked Into Marriage · Mae Michael · ss

80 · No Heart Interest · Lenore Upton · ss

90 · On Second Thought · Leslie Curtiss · pm

92 · His Brother’s Woman · Charlotte Daniels · nv

Ideal Love [Vol. 4 No. 3, September 1941] (Columbia Publications, Inc., pulp) []
Details supplied by Dan Stevenson & Denny Lien.

10 · A Picture of You · Venees Fairfield · nv

28 · His for the Asking · Wanetta Pool · ss

38 · Too Sure of Her · Daphne Day · ss

50 · Not to Be Trusted · Paula Parker · ss

59 · Pot-Luck Love · Penny Averill · ss

65 · Another Man’s Girl · Arline Wilson · ss

75 · Dumb Bunny · Ruth Kessler · ss

84 · Detour—Love Ahead · Patricia Regan · ss

95 · Epitaph · Lesley Curtis · pm

96 · Star-Dust · Evelyn Pierce Nace · nv

Ideal Love [Vol. 4 No. 4, November 1941] []
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Ideal Love [Vol. 4 No. 5, January 1942] []
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Ideal Love [Vol. 4 No. 6, March 1942] (Columbia Publications Inc., 10¢, pulp) []
Details taken from Table of Contents.

10 · Cheap-Skate · Venees Fairfield · nv

27 · To Land a Marine · Ruth McCaslin · ss

37 · The Sky Tramp · Lenore Upton · ss

48 · In Love with a Heel · Pauline Miller · ss

58 · Emergency Wife · Clare Walters · ss

69 · None So Blind · Grace H. Day · ss

78 · The Ring Dance · Dorothy Spicer · ss

84 · Dramatize Yourself · Jeannine LaPelle · ar

87 · Farewell to Dreams · Earl Wilson · ss

97 · Pardon My Intrusion · Patricia Regan · nv

Ideal Love [v5 #1, May 1942] []
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Ideal Love [v5 #2, July 1942] []
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Ideal Love [v5 #2, September 1942] (Columbia Publications Inc., 10¢, 98pp, pulp) []
Details supplied by William Lampkin.

10 · Cupid Was a Blonde · Bonnie Edwards · ss

25 · Dumb About Love · Opal Burke · ss

34 · Your Lips · C. Shook · pm

35 · Miss John Alden · Alison Howe · ss

41 · No Longer a Brat · Cynthia Carter · ss

50 · Traitorous Heart · Harold Lawlor · ss

60 · My Girl Is Different · Marie A. Park · ss

67 · Reckless Heart · Grace H. Day · ss

76 · Duration Sweetheart · Mary King Gilmore · ss

82 · Immune to Love · Evelyn Pierce Nace · ss

Ideal Love [v5 #3, November 1942] []
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Ideal Love [v5 #4, January 1943] []
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Ideal Love [v5 #5, March 1943] (Columbia Publications, Inc., 10¢, pulp) []
Details supplied by Denny Lien from Table of Contents.

10 · Locked-in Love · Lucinda Baker · nv

24 · No Man Wanted · Claire Walters · ss

33 · Never Play Second Fiddle · Patricia Regan · ss

42 · Ninety Percent Girl · Dorothy Ainsworth · ss

52 · Alias Love · Jeni Daniels · ss

64 · He Found Her a Husband · Gene Viegoff · ss

72 · Don’t Be Too Possessive · Charlotte Horne · ss

82 · Too Many Engagements · Hope Campbell · nv

Ideal Love [v5 #6, May 1943] []
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Ideal Love [Volume 6 Number 1, July 1943] ed. Marie Antoinette Park (Columbia Publications, Inc., 10¢, pulp) []
Details taken from Table of Contents.

10 · A Kiss for Independence · Charlotte Horne · nv

27 · Salute to Romance · Betty Webb Lucas · ss

36 · Until You Turn to Me · Lucinda Baker · ss

50 · Wacky Infant · Toni Larkin · ss

58 · Lesson for Love · Ruth Herbert · nv

72 · Recurrence · Bambi · pm

74 · Lovely Little Scandal Monger · Hope Campbell · ss

85 · Fair Swap · Donna Crouse · ss

Ideal Love [Volume 6 Number 2, September 1943] []
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Ideal Love [Volume 6 Number 3, November 1943] ed. Marie Antoinette Park (Columbia Publications, Inc., 10¢, pulp) []
Details supplied by John Locke from Table of Contents.

10 · If Once You Loved Me · Lucinda Baker · ss

23 · Marry Him Anyhow! · Bonnie Edwards · ss

30 · Women Should Be Starlight · Viola Cornett · ss

38 · The Domestic Type · Hope Campbell · ss

45 · Orders to Flirt · Telethia Ellis · ss

54 · The Man Who Had No Heart · Gertrude Schalk · ss

64 · Ten Strings to a Heart · Toni Larkin · ss

76 · Scoop Thief · Mary Ann Thomas · ss

Ideal Love [Volume 6 Number 4, January 1944] ed. Marie Antoinette Park (10¢, pulp) []
Details taken from Table of Contents.

10 · Panama Paradise · Vina Lawrence · na

29 · Always Throw a Party · Hope Campbell · ss

39 · A Guy Can Dream · Kate Tempest · ss

46 · Miss Meddler · Charlotte Horne · ss

56 · Return Trip to Love · Jane Flower Philpy · ss

65 · What a Girl Needs · Bonnie Edwards · ss

72 · Santa Wore Khaki · Toni Larkin · ss

79 · Three Hearts for One · Mary Vincent · ss

Ideal Love [Volume 6 Number 5, March 1944] []
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Ideal Love [Volume 6 Number 6, May 1944] []
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· I’m Not My Twin · Evelyn Coulson (with Lester Dent ,[?]) · ss

Ideal Love [Volume 7 Number 1, July 1944] ed. Marie Antoinette Park (Columbia Publications, Inc., 10¢, pulp) []
Details taken from Table of Contents.

10 · But Never My Love · Lucinda Baker · nv

26 · Love Is Mullarky · Virginia Wilson · ss

36 · Star-Spangled Sweetheart · Francis Flick · ss

44 · Goodbye, My Heart · Les Hafner · ss

49 · Let Him Alone · Bonnie Edwards · ss

56 · Jinxed Flight · Frances Doty · ss

62 · Assignment in Paradise · Ruth McCaslin · ss

71 · Valentines · Lalia Mitchell Thornton · pm Love Story Magazine January 31 1925

72 · Dear Bill · Frances Cappett · vi

74 · Retrospection · Ollie James Robertson · pm

74 · Calling All Units · Dorothy Marie Davis · pm

75 · He Asked Her to Jilt Him · Claudia Gail · nv

Ideal Love [Volume 7 Number 2, September 1944] ed. Marie Antoinette Park (Columbia Publications, Inc., 10¢, pulp) []
Details supplied by Denny Lien from Table of Contents.

10 · How Strange My Love · Mary Vincent · nv

24 · Why Did You Marry Me? · L. Cecilia Nara · ss

30 · Nuts to My Heart · Phyllis Pool · ss

38 · Proxy Proposal · Thelma Thompson · ss

45 · One Thing About Mary · Lily K. Scott · ss

49 · A Date with Doris · Grace Mitchell · ss

57 · Furlough’s End · Lucille Coleman · pm

59 · This Is Goodbye · Toni Larkin · ss

63 · Wrong Bride · Deronda Stoddard Wright · ss

75 · Paradise Special · Kathryn Keeley · nv

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