{"product_id":"livre-ancien-les-debuts-rapides-chants-mimes-dessins-vintage-pedagogie-enfant","title":"Antique book Fast Starts songs mimes vintage drawings children's education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis educational work, visible in the photo, is an old book titled \"Les Débuts Rapides\" (Rapid Beginnings). Its soft cover features a matte pink hue, with a central monochrome navy blue illustration of a child in mid-gesture. The full title mentions \"Chants – Mimes – Dessins pour les moins de 5 ans\" (Songs – Mimes – Drawings for children under 5), indicating that it is a manual for the artistic and expressive awakening of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features a white box with the title and subtitle printed in capital letters. The stylized illustration, typical of mid-20th century school publishing, evokes a retro aesthetic, characteristic of educational materials from the 1950s-1960s. An address is also printed: \"8, Rue Thiers — Angers (M-et-L)\", along with the \"Français Facile\" (Easy French) logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is presented closed and placed on an old wooden table, highlighting its rectangular, landscape format. The visible binding on the left shows a stapled or saddle-stitched binding, common for educational fascicles of this period. The surface of the cover shows some traces of use, corner creases, and wear marks, testifying to its age and its handling in a school or family environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style, the two-color palette, and the typography are typical of vintage educational materials. No additional decorative patterns are visible, giving pride of place to the clarity of information and the utilitarian function of the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis educational book is specifically aimed at early learning through singing, mime, and drawing, as explicitly indicated by the printed mentions. The visible face shows no major defects, apart from some wear and a slight indentation on the upper right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The cover shows signs of wear, creases, and age visible in the photo. Binding and corners show signs of normal use for an old manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e French educational manuals from the 1950s-1960s were often published locally, with content adapted to active learning methods. Singing, mime, and drawing activities were then favored to stimulate the sensory and motor development of children under 5 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old educational book, vintage manual, child awakening, kindergarten songs, educational mimes, children's drawings, retro book, 50s educational material, activity manual, old school book, early childhood education, old children's book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54306611953991,"sku":"8a00af77-9387-4f1a-aed6-de1a82e51118-PA0.75","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b62b927e-ac6e-498a-a8a8-bca104fcd441.jpg?v=1783442012","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-ancien-les-debuts-rapides-chants-mimes-dessins-vintage-pedagogie-enfant","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}