I am searching for a children’s book probably published in the late 30’s or early 40’s.
All I can remember is the hardback cover. It was large and blue. I believe there was an airplane and possibly blimp and related travel modes on the cover. Sadly, I do not know the title or author. It was given to my brother (now 83 years old) in the early to mid 40’s.
I realize this may be a wild goose chase, but it would mean the world to me if you can find it
Story Pictures of Transportation by John Y Beaty, pub. 1939?
You can see photos of the cover and some inside pages here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/675746085/1939-childrens-book-story-pictures-of
(1 copy left)
It seems to fit you description (hard cover, blue, airplane and blimp) and is the right time period.
Thanks, Mary, but this book is not the one. I so appreciate your efforts.
Possibly “A Book of Airplanes” by The Two Taylors from 1929?
http://www.antiqueairfield.com/articles/show/595-terry-bowden-s-blog-flea-markets-and-antique-stores
Thanks, Jenn, but this is not the book. I so appreciate your efforts. Diane
https://www.printmag.com/post/post-modern-storybook-illustrations
The cover of this has a plane, blimp, fire truck, etc. It’s from the 1930s.
“The Modern Storybook” was printed in 1937, cover is blue with a blimp, plane, firetruck, and train on it.
https://www.printmag.com/post/post-modern-storybook-illustrations