ELISABETH THE COW GHOST
1936
First edition of Pène du Bois's notoriously scarce first book, about the ghost of a cow who is a little too sweet to scare people.
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THE MAGIC FINGER
1966
First edition of this fantastic tale about a girl whose finger dispenses righteous magical justice, featuring whimsical illustrations by William Pène du Bois.
THE TOPSY-TURVY EMPEROR OF CHINA
1971
First edition in English of this story of a cruel emperor who demands that everything be opposite from the norm, just because – translated from Nobel Prize Winner Isaac Bashevi Singer's original Yiddish.
A CERTAIN SMALL SHEPHERD
(1965)
First printing of Caudill's Christmas story of a boy learning to communicate with others, in uncommonly nice condition.
WE CAME A-MARCHING...1, 2, 3
(1978)
First edition of this charming and brightly illustrated sing-along book wherein the lyrics "one, two, three" appear in a different language on every page.
MY GRANDSON LEW
(1974)
Scarce proof copy of this evocative story of a little boy's memories of his grandfather who has passed away.
WILLIAM'S DOLL
(1972)
First printing of this 1970s children's book challenging the idea of gendered toys, the story of a little boy who wants a doll but is discouraged by his friends and family.
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