Scarce first printing of the book that won the Dillons their first Caldecott award – and the first of two that would make them the only illustrators to be awarded the Caldecott in consecutive years.
First edition of this folk take about an old woman hiding in a red pumpkin who outsmarts a tiger, a bear, and a jackal, with illustrations inspired by Indian folk art.
Authorized American edition of this early large format Père Castor book, featuring striking and stylized Art Deco color lithographs by Parain.
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.
First printing of this collection of idealized Greek myths, many children's first introduction to the Classical world.
First printing of this retelling of the myth of Atalanta, who refuses to marry unless her suitor can beat her in a foot race – with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artistic duo Leo and Diane Dillon.
First printing, signed by the author and both illustrators, of this collection of retellings of Inuit stories, illustrated with Leo and Diane Dillon's "dramatic color paintings and exquisite black-and-white friezes" (jacket).
Signed first printing of this collection of fantastic tales following a young Viking, inspired by Nordic folklore and mythology – a runner-up for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
First printing of this retelling of the life of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, as told to a young boy by Arthur himself.
First edition of this strikingly illustrated Chinese folktale of a brave hunter, who makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a village.
First edition of this adaptation of an Armenian folk tale with great color illustrations by the author.
Signed first edition of this illustrated collection of moral tales and poems, including "The Honest Woodman," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and "The Little Red Hen."
Signed first printing of this creative alphabet, in which each letter tells about a different aspect of UNICORN mythology.
First edition of these collected tales of Hamilton's beloved trickster character, Jahdu.
Signed first printing of this selection of stories from the CANTERBURY TALES retold for a younger audience, with delightfully lush illustrations by award-winning artist Trina Schart Hyman.
Signed first printing of this collection of six Vietnamese folk tales, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Trina Schart Hyman.
First edition of this retelling of a folktale of inter-species friendship from Bakongo, Africa, with charming illustrations.
Signed first printing of this Scottish-Norwegian fairytale, thematically similar to CINDERELLA – with charming illustrations by Anita Lobel.
Inscribed third printing of the Caldecott winner, this copy inscribed by white author and filmmaker McDermott to Marian Young, a prominent librarian and member of the Caldecott Award Selection Committee.
Inscribed first printing of this story of trouble-making Coyote's desire to fly like the crows, with an original drawing of Coyote himself.
Signed first printing of this retelling of the Judeo-Christian creation story, with brilliantly colorful illustrations.
Inscribed first edition of this retelling of a Congolese folk tale of family favoritism remedied and then destroyed by magic.
First revised edition of this retelling of a Congolese folk tale of family favoritism remedied and then destroyed by magic.
First printing, a retelling of an Aztec myth, with tipped-in bookplate signed by McDermott on front free endpaper.
