It's funny, I had one picture book from my childhood that I had kept. I loved it so much that the cover had fallen off and been repaired, I had even cut out one of my favourite pictures, so it was very over loved. I would actually get a bit sad when I looked at how badly I had treated my special book as a child. I searched online and found the same edition but in as new condition and I treated myself and bought a new copy. All the memories without the baggage. I cut up the old book and framed some of the illustrations. You can still buy this edition second hand.
https://www.amazon.com/Owl-Pussy-Cat-Golden-Book/dp/B0014EMCGG