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- Children's Activity Book, "Christmas at the Ford Rotunda," 1958 - After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This souvenir Christmas book from 1958 was illustrated by noted children's book illustrator Richard Scarry.
- 1958
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Children's Activity Book, "Christmas at the Ford Rotunda," 1958
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This souvenir Christmas book from 1958 was illustrated by noted children's book illustrator Richard Scarry.
- The Ford Game and Travel Book, 1959 - As the interstate highway system expanded and automobiles became more reliable, the distance of the average automobile trip lengthened. Families traveling long hours looked for ways to occupy restless children while on the road. The 1959 Ford Game and Travel Book included games, songs, stories, riddles, and information enough to "provide hours and hours of pleasure for the whole family during the trip."
- 1959
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The Ford Game and Travel Book, 1959
As the interstate highway system expanded and automobiles became more reliable, the distance of the average automobile trip lengthened. Families traveling long hours looked for ways to occupy restless children while on the road. The 1959 Ford Game and Travel Book included games, songs, stories, riddles, and information enough to "provide hours and hours of pleasure for the whole family during the trip."
- Reading Rainbow "Borreguita and the Coyote" Family Literacy Kit, 1999-2008 - From 1983 until 2006, <em>Reading Rainbow</em> aimed to encourage a love of books and reading in children. The show won over 250 awards, including 26 Emmys, and earned the title of the most-watched PBS program in classrooms. The program's commitment to literacy also extended outside of the show itself, through sponsorship of programs like this literacy kit.
- 1999-2008
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Reading Rainbow "Borreguita and the Coyote" Family Literacy Kit, 1999-2008
From 1983 until 2006, Reading Rainbow aimed to encourage a love of books and reading in children. The show won over 250 awards, including 26 Emmys, and earned the title of the most-watched PBS program in classrooms. The program's commitment to literacy also extended outside of the show itself, through sponsorship of programs like this literacy kit.
- "Pepe Now" Zine, 2017 - Pepe the Frog--created by Matt Furie--first appeared in the digital comic, "Boy's Club." The anthropomorphic frog subsequently became a popular Internet meme. In 2015, alt-right and white nationalist groups misappropriated Pepe, causing the Anti-Defamation League to designate him as a hate symbol. Furie and the ADL formed the #SavePepe campaign to end the misuse of Pepe by others.
- 2017
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"Pepe Now" Zine, 2017
Pepe the Frog--created by Matt Furie--first appeared in the digital comic, "Boy's Club." The anthropomorphic frog subsequently became a popular Internet meme. In 2015, alt-right and white nationalist groups misappropriated Pepe, causing the Anti-Defamation League to designate him as a hate symbol. Furie and the ADL formed the #SavePepe campaign to end the misuse of Pepe by others.
- Are We There Yet?, 1985 - As the interstate highway system expanded and automobiles became more reliable, the distance of the average automobile trip lengthened. Families traveling long hours looked for ways to occupy restless children while on the road. Rand McNally, a company known for its road maps and atlases, produced this book of family-oriented games, puzzles, and quizzes in the 1980s.
- 1985
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Are We There Yet?, 1985
As the interstate highway system expanded and automobiles became more reliable, the distance of the average automobile trip lengthened. Families traveling long hours looked for ways to occupy restless children while on the road. Rand McNally, a company known for its road maps and atlases, produced this book of family-oriented games, puzzles, and quizzes in the 1980s.
- "Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp Sticker Fun Book," 1962 - Walt Disney Pictures released its animated film <em>Lady and the Tramp</em> in June 1955. The film centers on a well-off cocker spaniel eventually falling for a cynical, devil-may-care dog through a series of unforeseen events. The Disney classic is renowned for its songs, gorgeously rendered and detailed settings, and story with universal themes of love and acceptance.
- 1962
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"Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp Sticker Fun Book," 1962
Walt Disney Pictures released its animated film Lady and the Tramp in June 1955. The film centers on a well-off cocker spaniel eventually falling for a cynical, devil-may-care dog through a series of unforeseen events. The Disney classic is renowned for its songs, gorgeously rendered and detailed settings, and story with universal themes of love and acceptance.