The Yellow Story Book- Enid Blyton

A fascinating read in good condition.

The Yellow Story Book is a delightful collection of short stories by renowned children’s author Enid Blyton. First published in 1950 by Methuen & Co. Ltd, this anthology is part of Blyton’s vibrant series of color-themed storybooks, which also includes titles like The Red Story Book and The Green Story Book.

📖 Book Overview

This compilation features a variety of whimsical tales that capture Blyton’s signature charm and imagination. The stories encompass themes of adventure, mischief, and moral lessons, making them ideal for young readers. Notable stories in the collection include:

• Mind Your Own Business
• The Little Toy Gun
• The Untidy Gnome
• The Two Runaways
• The Enchanted Book
• Big-Eyes the Frog
• The Surprising Sister
• Greedy Gubbins
• The Toy Telephone
• Red Button Land
• Clever Old Green-Eyes
• Pop-Pop-Pop!
• She Didn’t Want to Go
• Poor Dicky Duck
• ‘My Goodness!’
• The Doll on the Christmas Tree
• Which Would You Do?
• He Would Slam the Door! 

These stories were originally published in various issues of Sunny Stories, a magazine edited by Blyton herself, before being compiled into this anthology. 

📚 Editions and Availability

Over the years, The Yellow Story Book has seen several editions:

• 1950: First edition by Methuen & Co. Ltd.
• 1967: Abridged paperback edition by Dragon Books, containing 14 of the original 18 stories.
• 1991: Reprint by Dean in association with Methuen Children’s.
• 1993: New edition by Mammoth, featuring 192 pages. 

1967 Edition in very good condition