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Captain Kangaroo children's books, plus Bob Keeshan's autobiography ''Growing Up Happy'', personally owned by Keeshan. This fun and educational collection includes: (1) eighty seven copies of Keeshan's warm autobiography ''Growing Up Happy.'' This paperback offers advice to new parents and stories from Keeshan's own childhood. Berkley Books 1989. 243pp. measuring 4.25'' x 7''; (2) six copies of ''Bob Keeshan Family Fun Activity Book.'' Softcover book is full of activities to bring children and grownups together. Fairview Press 1994. 290pp. measuring 6'' x 9''; (3) four copies of ''Good Morning, Captain'' featuring sheet music from the show. 56pp. measuring 9'' x 12''; (4) six copies of ''Captain Kangaroo's Whole World Catalog'' featuring stories and games. Platt & Munk 1976. 92pp. measuring 10'' x 12.25''; (5) fifteen copies of Keeshan written children's book ''She Loves Me...She Loves Me Not...'' illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Harper Collins 1963. 28pp. measuring 4.5'' x 5.25''; (6) three copies of ''Captain Kangaroo Activity Book.'' Samuel Lowe 1977. 48pp. measuring 8''x 11''; (7) two copies of Captain Kangaroo ''FUNdamental Things to Do Book.'' Samuel Lowe 1977. 32pp. measuring 8''x 11''; (8) three copies of Captain Kangaroo ''Connect the Dots.'' Samuel Lowe 1977. 31pp. measuring 8'' x 11''; (9) one copy of ''Captain Kangaroo Coloring Book''. Samuel Lowe 1977. 31pp. measuring 8'' x 11''; (10) first in series book ''Captain Kangaroo.'' Simon and Schuster 1956. 22pp. 6.75'' x 8''; (11) ''Captain Kangaroo Three Books in One!'' featuring three early books. Simon and Schuster 1959. 56pp. 6.75'' x 8''; (12) ''Debbie Weems sings songs from Captain Kangaroo'' featuring sheet music. Goldenrod Music 1976. 47pp. measuring 9'' x 12''; (13) illustrated ''Captain Kangaroo And His Pals - Adventure on Pirate Island''. MGM book. 1970. 10pp with .45 record measuring 10'' x 7.5''; (14) ''Captain Kangaroo Coloring Book.'' Whitman Publishing 1958. 60pp. measuring 8.5'' x 11''; (15) illustrated stories book ''Captain Kangaroo's Book.'' Grosset & Dunlap 1958. 109pp. measuring 7.5'' x 10''. Additionally includes two Captain Kangaroo playing cards. Entire collection weighs 57 pounds. Near fine.
Large Collection of Captain Kangaroo Children's Books -- Plus Copies of Bob Keeshan's Autobiography ''Growing Up Happy'' Owned by Him -- 135 Books
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