I have been a fan of those books since I was a kid, and now make a point of introducing them to my nephews and nieces.
Really glad to hear that, Mandrake! You are the first person I've come across who knows these books, and I think it's a pity because they are so much better -- in terms of both language and art -- than most of the "popular" children's books today... And they're such fun, too! Sadly, not one of the series titles is available in our largest bookstore chain...
