[ZAFFO, George]. Peter on the Paddle Boat. Story by [Doris] Garn. Animation by George Zaffo. Akron, OH: The Saalfield Publishing Company, 1946. Oblong 4to, [24]pp. Color pictorial boards with blue plastic spiral binding. 4 full-color color mechanicals and color illustrations on every other page. Edges a tad rubbed, else a clean, surprisingly bright copy with all mechanicals in full, working order, and in original color pictorial dust jacket (spine ends chipped, a few small closed tears around edges, some light wear at folds).

 

First edition. A whimsical animated tale of a young boy’s first trip on a paddle boat to New Orleans that charmingly illustrates various aspects of the voyage for young children. Zaffo’s simple mechanicals and charming illustrations are a treat!