Book Series · 9 Books

G&D Vintage Books

In order from The Bingity-Bangity School Bus to Mr. Wishing Went Fishing.

The G&D Vintage series is a set of 9 picture books by Jean Horton Berg, published between 1950 and 2015. Written for ages 3–5, most books run about 25 pages.

The Bingity-Bangity School Bus
The Noisy Clock Shop
The Too Little Fire Engine
The Playful Little Dog
The Christmas Puppy
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Bingity-Bangity School Bus
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$759
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1950

The Bingity-Bangity School Bus

By Fleur Conkling, Ruth Wood (Illustrator)

An old school bus runs away, seeking a new lease on life.

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Summary: Busby, the beloved but aging school bus, faces the threat of the junkyard. When he runs away and ends up overturned in a field, it's up to the children who love him to save the day. Can they convince the townspeople to see Busby's true worth and give him a fresh start? Join this heartwarming tale of friendship and second chances, where the power of community and a little creativity can transform even the rustiest of dreams.
The complete set

G&D Vintage Series

9 books · Published 1950–2015

Series
Sale price
$759

The Bingity-Bangity School Bus

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1950

An old school bus runs away, seeking a new lease on life.

The Noisy Clock Shop

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1950

Mr. Winky seeks silence but finds noise everywhere. Will he find peace?

The Too Little Fire Engine

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1950

A small fire engine finds its purpose in tackling little problems.

The Playful Little Dog

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1951

A Boston Terrier befriends a feared neighbor dog, teaching a lesson in harmony.

The Christmas Puppy

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1953

Santa runs out of toy dogs, but Polly gets a real puppy instead.

Sale price
$759

The Animals' Vacation

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1964

Zoo animals embark on a global vacation, returning just in time for a special arrival.

My ABC Book

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014

Explore the ABCs with vintage illustrations and timeless stories.

Mr. Wishing Went Fishing

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

Mr. Wishing seeks the perfect fish friend for Skipper. Will he succeed?

The Baby Elephant

Picture Book · Ages 3–5

A baby elephant loses his mom during a circus parade. Can he find her again?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the G&D Vintage series?

There are 9 books in the G&D Vintage series. It began with The Bingity-Bangity School Bus in 1950, and the newest book, Mr. Wishing Went Fishing, was published in 2015.

What ages are the G&D Vintage books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring G&D Vintage to life.

01

Fleur Conkling

Author
02

Ruth Wood

Illustrator
03

Jean Horton Berg

Author
04

Art Seiden

Illustrator
05

Jane Flory

Author & Illustrator
06

Maurice Robertson

Illustrator
07

Irma Wilde

Author & Illustrator
08

Shel Haber

Author
09

Jan Haber

Illustrator
10

Grosset & Dunlap

Author
11

George Wilde

Illustrator

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