# ID these books (Children's book about Greek myths, illustrated book of folk songs) from 1960s

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> [@Horatio\_Hellpop](#):
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> From the same period, there was a book of folk songs–music and lyrics–also heavily illustrated in a style combining elements of cubism and rural Americana.

Maybe:

- [Fireside Book of Folk Songs](https://www.amazon.com/Fireside-Book-Songs-Margaret-Bradford/dp/B000NWY0W4)

It sure seems to fit your criteria.

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