THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
Rare first edition copy of this landmark picture book with an entirely intact dust jacket priced at $4.25 — i.e. not price clipped.
Rare first edition copy of this landmark picture book with an entirely intact dust jacket priced at $4.25 — i.e. not price clipped.
Eight energetically illustrated stories about the activities of UNCLE WIGGLY, the "nice old rabbit gentleman," and his host of animal friends, in the original pictorial box.
First edition of this collection of charming Italian stories about animals, with vivid illustrations.
Inscribed early printing of the heartwarming story of the colorful letters Annie and her grandfather send each other.
Attractive German picture book with simple rhymes for children, exhibiting the pervasiveness of pre-WWI nationalist rhetoric.
Signed first printing of this story of a young visitor to a historic Pueblo village, who finds herself between the real world and the dream world.
Signed first printing of this charming rhyme about a daddy who locks his keys in the car as a storm approaches.
Inscribed first printing of this story of a Russian grandmother's joy and hardship as she fled her home country, with original drawing (and signed by the grandmother herself!).
First edition of this clear Père Castor imitation (with an author and illustrator who both created works for the Père Castor series), featuring a fantastic surrealist cover design.
Authorized American edition of this early large format Père Castor book, featuring striking and stylized Art Deco color lithographs by Parain.
First edition of this riddle book in the Beginner Books series, mimicking the format and style of the most famous books from that series by Dr. Seuss.
First issue of this slightly off-center collection of classic children's stories in unusual settings.
First edition of this scarce British children's story on the Struwwelpeter model, issued during World War II with an implicit suggestion of civic as well as personal virtue: good boys tolerate deprivation without complaint.
Novelty 1940s children's book, combining a story and a play, complete with a script, stage, and die-cut figures.
First and only edition of this kid's story celebrating space exploration, printed just over a month before Yuri Gagarin would become the first person to journey into outer space.
First edition, first printing, based upon a true story set in Boston in 1636. A great copy.
First edition thus, the first printing of graphic artist Konashevich's illustrated edition of the cheerful, musical poem about "the most famous fly in Soviet children's literature" – known for its veiled anti-Stalin message.
First edition, publisher's review copy with slip laid in, of this satirical poem set in the Age of Chilvary, featuring a dragon adorably illustrated by Gorey.
First printing of this visually startling book of bizarre images done in line with a touch of color by Nicole Claveloux – a Harlin Quist production, which means originality is guaranteed.
Signed later printing of this Alaskan installment of the Imagine Living Here series, inscribed by Alaskan illustrator Lavallee with accompanying thematic drawing.
Inscribed first printing of this gentle story about the delights of the outdoors — and of afternoon naps.
Signed first edition of this immigrant's tale, inscribed by the illustrator, Beverly Brodsky to prominent New York City folklorist and storyteller, Diane Wolkstein, and her daughter.
First edition from the Petits Père Castor series, the story of an elderly woman's happy life with her pets, with fantastic color lithographs.
First edition from the Petits Père Castor series, the story of a pampered cat with fantastic color lithographs.
Inscribed first printing of this hilarious compounding story of something lurking in a witch's house.