text clean, binding tight, edge wear, small tears on spine, heavy edge wear, corners bumped, Little Golden book, Simon and Schuster, 1953, first edition, Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Bil Baird's Whistling Wizard is a classic picture book in the Little Golden Books series. Baird (1904-1987) was a famous American puppeteer best known for his "Baird Marionettes", who appeared on Broadway, television and in films. In a career that spanned over 60 years, Baird and his puppets performed for millions. In a comparatively short time, the Whistling Wizard became one of the nation's most popular television shows. The adventures of Bil Baird's puppets were eagerly followed by children and their parents all over America during the 1950's. This book marked the wonder-working Wizard's first appearance on the printed page.