"The Monkey with a Notion" by Glenn O. Blough, illustrated by John F. De Cuir, published by Holt Rinehart & Winston, New York, 1946. First Edition. [Special Holt Library Edition]

Hard boards, yellow cloth with red lettering and decorations on boards and spine [stains from removed labels, shelf wear]; 6" x 9.1/2"; 88 pages, many monochrome illustrations, former school library book with "Discard" inside front cover, crossed out stamps, and small surface damage from removed label inside back-cover, no library stamps on title and copyright page, no stamps found inside the book, a little wear and soiling, very good condition.

Snick, a monkey with a Notion at the pet store learned to open the latch on the door of his cage. Snick opened cages of other animals, which creates comic situations for the store owner Miss Peasley. A boy, Tandy Kipp, comes to help. One day, Snick Notion saves the store when the fire breaks out. At the end, the growing friendship with Tandy and other school kids bring happiness and prosperity to Miss Peasley.

US: Priority (c.2-5 days) ------------ $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $30.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $40.50