The Rescuers - Disney's Wonderful World of Reading (Random House Edition)

This is a vintage hardcover children's book titled 'The Rescuers', part of the 'Disney's Wonderful World of Reading' series published by Random House. The front cover features stylized illustrations of the characters Miss Bianca, Bernard, and Evinrude from the 1977 animated film. The book is an 'Authorized Walt Disney Productions Edition'. Physically, the book displays significant heavy wear consistent with age and frequent use. There is noticeable scuffing and loss of the glossy finish on the paper-covered boards. The edges and corners are heavily bumped and frayed, with visible cardboard exposure at the spine ends and corners. A vertical crease or 'gutter crack' is visible along the front spine hinge. Most notably, there is an orange circular sticker adhered to the center of the cover and white inventory or library tape remnants at the bottom left spine. The background shows a swamp-like setting in muted greens and blues, which has faded over time. These books were typically produced in the late 1970s following the film's release. Despite the poor condition, it represents a classic piece of mid-to-late 20th-century Disney mass-market publishing and tie-in merchandise.