Little Boys and Girls Library
| 1. Good Little Boy's Book |
| 2. Good Little Girl's Book |
| 3. Spring Flowers |
| 4. Gift to Young Friends |
| 5. Wise Boys |
| 6. Happy Changes |
| 7. Three Baskets |
| 8. Short Tales in Short Words |
| 9. The Countries of Europe, Their Manner and Customs |
| 10. Uncle Buncle's True Instructive Stories about Animals,
Insects, and Plants |
| 11. Visit to the Zoological Gardens, in the Regents Park,
London (This title is listed as being part of this series in
several Dunigan advertisements. It was published in England
but It is not clear whether it was was ever printed by Dunigan
as part of this series. It is noted as being in press as of
February, 1842) |
All were first published in 1842 and edited by Sarah Hale. These
titles were reprinted into the mid 1850's. Thereafter, McLoughlin
reprinted the series. Edward Dunigan had previously published the
first six books in its "New Juvenile Books Series". See just below for
detail of that series.
Three different formats have been seen with the 16 mo. books.
8 plates each (Countries of Europe has 16 plates.)
Dunigan also published in 1849 a number of books that contained more
than one title from this series.
None of these books have been seen.
Gifts for Juveniles
1. Gifts to Young Friends
2. Three Baskets
Gifts for Good Boys
1. Good Little Boy's Book
2. Wise Boys
Mrs. Hales' Little Boys and Girls Library
1. Good Little Girl's Book
2. Short Tales in Short Words
3. Spring Flowers
4. Happy Changes
Gifts for Good Little Girls
1. Good Little Girls' Book
2. Gift to Young Friends
3. Spring Flowers
Gifts for Little Folks
1. Uncle Buncle's Stories about Animals
2. Countries of Europe
Gift of Pretty Little Stories
1. Happy Changes
2. Short Tales in Short Words
Format 1: Wraps. Simple design pattern with lettering in the front
cover. Edward Dunigan 5.5" x 4.5"
This format is the earliest one for this series. All ten of the titles
were published in this style. These books noted Hale as the editor.
The ads on the back are the same as the ones seen in the books that
note Parley (see below) as the author. Probably 1842-1844 based on the
137 Fulton Street address. (See below)
This format was still noted after the address changed to 151 Fulton
Street in 1844.
This edition was published with color or black and white internal
illustrations.
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Format 2: On the cover of these books the title and written
information is within a characteristic rectangular like pattern. The
date of the format change is unknown. Edward Dunigan. This edition was
published with color or black and white internal illustrations.
Based on the address and the publisher name this format was published
between 1844 and 1848.
Format 3: Wraps. Cover illustrates two children in a field. 5.625" x
4.4".
Edward Dunigan & Brother is the publisher at 151 Fulton. This puts
the date between 1848 and 1856.
This edition was published with color or black and white internal
illustrations.
