Publisher's Proofs for THE RUN, JUMP, BUMP BOOK
Two original publisher's proofs for this delightfully kinetic children's book, with McPhail's illustrations represented in slightly different states.
Two original publisher's proofs for this delightfully kinetic children's book, with McPhail's illustrations represented in slightly different states.
First edition, first printing of this scarce Brooks title, in which little Jenny manages to outwit an overly litigious king.
First edition of this tale from the Brothers Grimm, glazed pictorial boards issue, published simultaneously with cloth/jacketed issue.
First edition of this tale from the Brothers Grimm, illustrated in color by Sendak – a great copy.
First edition of this rare Margaret Wise Brown pseudonymous title, inscribed by illustrator Bill Ballantine, who he gave up his career to join the circus in 1947.
First edition of this beautifully illustrated book about the childhood of Sitting Bull.
First edition, first printing, the story behind the nursery rhyme of "This Little Piggy Went to Market,"a great copy.
First printing, warmly inscribed by the author to Leo Politi in part: "Your books have made my visit to Los Angeles especially memorable."
Rare accordion-folded board book, recounting a bear's mishaps in pictures by Jordan with captions by Burgess.
A Little Color Classic, illustrated with full page color illustrations and in black and white by Harrison Cady.
Eight stories about Peter Rabbit, Bobby Coon, Joe Otter and others. Illustrated by Harrison Cady with pictorial end papers, full color illustrations, and many black and whites.
First printing of this beautifully designed picture book, evoking pleasant winter days in mid-century American towns.
First printing of the classic picture book, a carefully designed balance of text and image by the author, in the scarce original dust jacket.
First edition, from Cady's charming Butternut Hill series authored and illustrated by the well-known artist of many Thornton Burgess books.
Original finished pen-and-ink drawing signed by Cady, used in THE RAGGEDY ANIMAL BOOK published by Rand McNally in 1928.
First edition, first printing, in which two pigs decide to give bullies a taste of their own medicine.
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.
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.
Novelty 1940s children's book, combining a story and a play, complete with a script, stage, and die-cut figures.
First edition, first printing, based upon a true story set in Boston in 1636. A great copy.
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.
Scarce color McLoughlin Brothers Brownies production featuring author-illustrator Palmer Cox's ingenious adaptation of Scottish folklore, an attractive copy.
First printing of this collection of colorful troll tales from Norway, a finalist for the National Book Award.
Rare first edition of the d'Aulaire's panorama book of animals around the world.