Walley, I Wish I Could, Make-Believe Story, 1970, Arlene Noel illustrations
"I Wish I Could, A Make-Believe Story" by Dean Walley, illustrated by Arlene Noel, published by Hallmark Children's Editions, 1970. First edition.
Hard boards, olive green cloth with illustration on front board, 6.1/2" x 7"; decorated endpapers, stamp "Mary H. Burton" inside front cover, unpaginated, 24 pages, fully illustrated in color, very good condition.
This beautifully illustrated little book explores what life would be like if all of a little boy’s dreams could come true.
Dean Walley (1938-2017) was an American writer, primarily known for his children books and greeting cards.
In 1964, Dean Walley was hired as a writer for Hallmark Cards, Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., and then became a writing manager a year later. After moving to California, he continued to write as an independent freelance writer for several companies, including American Greetings. He was also the head writer for the Los Angeles-based children's television show, "Dusty's Treehouse." In 1972, he joined April House publications in Lenexa, Kan., where he wrote for a variety of products, including gift books. In 1978, he continued freelancing, taking his skills to Nice, France. After succumbing to what Dean Walley referred to as "French Riviera fever," (spending all his money abroad), he moved back to Kansas City and rejoined the creative minds at Hallmark. Some of his best-selling Hallmark children's books include "Puck's Peculiar Pet Shop," "Lamont The Lonely Monster" and “The Adventures of Super Pickle." Dean retired in 2003, and in 2011, published his memoir, "Out of Hannibal" in which he relates stories about his life, his beloved hometown of Hannibal and his fascinating career with words.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) --------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-4 weeks) -- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-5 weeks) --- $42.50
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"I Wish I Could, A Make-Believe Story" by Dean Walley, illustrated by Arlene Noel, published by Hallmark Children's Editions, 1970. First edition.
Hard boards, olive green cloth with illustration on front board, 6.1/2" x 7"; decorated endpapers, stamp "Mary H. Burton" inside front cover, unpaginated, 24 pages, fully illustrated in color, very good condition.
This beautifully illustrated little book explores what life would be like if all of a little boy’s dreams could come true.
Dean Walley (1938-2017) was an American writer, primarily known for his children books and greeting cards.
In 1964, Dean Walley was hired as a writer for Hallmark Cards, Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., and then became a writing manager a year later. After moving to California, he continued to write as an independent freelance writer for several companies, including American Greetings. He was also the head writer for the Los Angeles-based children's television show, "Dusty's Treehouse." In 1972, he joined April House publications in Lenexa, Kan., where he wrote for a variety of products, including gift books. In 1978, he continued freelancing, taking his skills to Nice, France. After succumbing to what Dean Walley referred to as "French Riviera fever," (spending all his money abroad), he moved back to Kansas City and rejoined the creative minds at Hallmark. Some of his best-selling Hallmark children's books include "Puck's Peculiar Pet Shop," "Lamont The Lonely Monster" and “The Adventures of Super Pickle." Dean retired in 2003, and in 2011, published his memoir, "Out of Hannibal" in which he relates stories about his life, his beloved hometown of Hannibal and his fascinating career with words.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) --------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-4 weeks) -- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-5 weeks) --- $42.50
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