I was born in 1947 and had never heard of this book or author. My oldest son was born in 1966, and at some point he had the book, which we used to read to him. I can’t remember if the book was a gift from my mother, or if I had actually bought it for him. I just remember the title. When I was growing up, my favorite books were “The Five Chinese Brothers” by Claire Huchet Bishop, and published in 1938. Another book we loved as kids was “Mr. Snitzel’s Cookies” by Jane Flory. I believe it was published in 1950. When I was a bit older I enjoyed reading the Doctor Doolittle series written by Hugh Lofting, and published between 1920 and 1952, and also the Freddy the Pig series by Walter R. Brooks, published between 1927 and 1958.
Childrens books have gone downhill
Born in '59, but also loved that story.
Regards,