Keeping Your Friends (1965) – Vintage Character Education Book

Authors: Lee Harrison Mountain, Walter M. Mason
Illustrators: Eddie Chan, Jill Elgin, Hertha Depper, Pru Herric

Publisher: McCormick-Mathers Publishing Company Inc., 1965
Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket)
Pages: 217
Condition: Near Fine – clean, tightly bound, with only minimal signs of handling; no dust jacket as issued.

Description:
Keeping Your Friends is a classic mid-century educational reader designed to teach children important social values like empathy, sportsmanship, cooperation, and kindness. Published in 1965 and richly illustrated by a team of artists, the book features short stories such as At the Carnival, Smart Loser, Fudge for Tomorrow, and Pretty Smart Dog, each offering gentle life lessons in friendship and emotional intelligence. Originally used in school and library settings, it remains a nostalgic and relevant guide for developing social awareness in children.

Why You’ll Love It:
A charming example of 1960s educational publishing—ideal for collectors of vintage school readers, teachers, or those interested in mid-century approaches to children’s character development. Great for retro-themed learning spaces or family reading shelves.