Reg Downs is not, and has never been the illustrator of this book. This is a reprint of a book written and illustrated by Bernarda Bryson in the 1960s (the first edition I have in front of me doesn't specify publication year, but mentions awards won or nominated for in 1963 and 1965 by the author. I've examined a copy of the book in question and not only is his name not mentioned, the illustrations are identical to the original book.
Also, this should be listed as another edition of the following (which is the original I have in front of me):
Reg Downs is not, and has never been the illustrator of this book. This is a reprint of a book written and illustrated by Bernarda Bryson in the 1960s (the first edition I have in front of me doesn't specify publication year, but mentions awards won or nominated for in 1963 and 1965 by the author. I've examined a copy of the book in question and not only is his name not mentioned, the illustrations are identical to the original book.
Also, this should be listed as another edition of the following (which is the original I have in front of me):
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/80...