Here is a new picture for the database. The first format of this series (all ten books) has a line drawn illustration on the front cover. The first six books were published in 1908. The last four books were first published in 1909.

Determining the first edition of the first six books is quite easy. These books list only six books in the ad in the front (see below). The later books of the first format list all ten books in the front.

Note also the cover differences between the first and second editions of this book. The boy on the first edition has a green shirt whereas the later edition boy is wearing an orange shirt.

For more detailed dating information see Mother Stories Series.

First Edition

Later Edition

First Edition ad page