Delightful reproductions of rare trade cards depict youngsters of yesteryear happily promoting shoe polish, pianos, patent medicine, thread, cologne, even Santa Claus soap.

In this unique collection of 221 full-color 19th-century advertising cards, cherubic children peddle an amazing array of "wholesome" wares: medicines, soaps, colognes, clothing, and food.

Charming portraits of teddy bears celebrating holidays like Valentine's Day, Christmas, and the Fourth of July, as well as special occasions such as birthdays and weddings.

24 full-color ready-to-mail cards: young ladies with Coca-Cola, at a Singer sewing machine; kids with Kellogg's cornflakes, Campbell's soup, much more.

Whatever happened to the old-fashioned children's games and songs? Old favorites like Kick the Can, Fox and Geese, and Red Rover encouraged camaraderie, physical activity, coordination and social interaction--as electronic and computer games never can. Family and campfire singalongs helped preserve the folksong and storytelling tradition while instilling in children a sense of community and a confidence in their musical capability. Writer and poet Sharon O'Bryan has gathered a collection of the old games and songs. She brings the old days back to life with instructions for outdoor games like King of the Mountain; car games like Graveyard; card games including Old Maid; and favorite party games such as Blind Man's Bluff. Lyrics and music to singing games and campfire songs are added to this collection to offer old style amusement for every child and occasion.

Distinctive postcards feature fanciful peacock motifs depicted in subtle hues of gold, green and rose; dramatic comb and snail creations in complementary earth tones; tumbling waves in a profusion of blues, grays and magentas; and exotic free-form stone designs in airy pastels, deep lavenders, and aquamarines. 24 full-color cards.