Under the Tree: The Toys and Treats That Made Christmas Special, 1930-1970

By Susan Waggoner

Book Overview

Susan Waggoner takes a loving, nostalgic look back at the toys and gifts that made the postwar American Christmas the big deal that it was. 'Under the Tree' revisits gifts both large and small, from Mr. Machine and the Kenner Easy-Bake Oven to Moon Rocks, Silly Putty, Sea Monkeys and other delights that stuffed our stockings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584796413
• ISBN13: 9781584796411
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

FLOODED WITH MEMORIES

This one brought memories back from not only my childhood but my two grown boys.

UNDER THE TREE

I am a nostalgia buff so I was naturally drawn to this book that held so many memories of my childhood. Highly recommend if you love strolling down memory lane. Also book was in great condition. Very pleased.

Matchbox Cars are indestructible

This book brings back very fond memories for Baby Boomers and Traditionalists who remember those "good old days"! The illustrations in this book are great and the book is wonderful. I still have some of my Matchbox cars and every time my grandson comes to visit he asks for them. They've been around for years!

Sit and reminisce

Baby Boomers should enjoy sitting down with a cup of coffee to read this book. Why is it, the days gone by are always the best?

Under The Tree

Wonderful book I remember a lot of the things in their. Thing you thought you forgot about when you were a kid. Show your grandchildren what you had as a child.