really. And sadly it didn't work, so all I could give the book search services were detailed descriptions of the illustrations. I have been searching for this book ever since my now 6 and a half year old was conceived. I had a used copy of it in the early 70's and it went to my niece who remembered it, but didn't have it. I am buying 4 copies: one for me, one for my daughter, one for my best friend so he knows how my love of magical things began, and one that I will be taking apart to frame the illustrations. I am absolutely delighted!