Never Talk to Strangers

Another book I liked and had read to me as a kid is Never Talk to Strangers by Irma Joyce with very 60's-esque illustrations by George Buckett. Many situations in which children might find themselves encountering a stranger are presented and always followed with the advice: "Never talk to strangers."

For example:

"If you're mailing a letter to Aunt Lucille, and you see a car with a whale at the wheel, stay away from him and his automobile. Never talk to strangers."

The book is copyrighted 1967.

The Whistle Bell Train

As a kid I loved the Whistle-Bell Train. The story, by Lee Ryland, is about a train engineer named Big Sam who makes pals with a red, red robin. Mrs. Red, Red Robin build a nest on the steps of the caboose of Big Sam's train. The ticket taker and the station master are not at all happy about the nest being there as they feel it will not have a positive effect on the efficiency of train. Conflict ensues. The charming illustrations are by Frank Aloise. The book is copyrighted 1967.