Lovely vintage Ladybird book.

'The Sleepy Water Vole'  from series 497 (animal tales)

Story by Noel Barr, illustration by P B Hickling

Original printed price - 2'6 NET

Condition:  Fair - good - it is in nice condition generally and comes complete with dust jacket. There is a book plate pasted inside the front cover, some scuffs and light damage to spine and corners, but inside it is very nice and tidy. 

I am no expert on dating, but have used the wonderful resource available on Helen Day's website Fly Away Home and believe this book is from between 1958 - 1961. (It features the original open-wing Ladybird logo.)