THE STORY OF FERDINAND
First printing, in later printing dust jacket, with 3 Christmas cards from the Leaf family laid in.
First printing, in later printing dust jacket, with 3 Christmas cards from the Leaf family laid in.
First French-language edition (published during WWII in the US) of Jean de Brunhoff's final Babar title, in which Babar makes the long trip to enlist Father Christmas's help.
First printing of the fourth book in the Harold series of mid-century meta-picture books.
First edition of this vibrant McLoughlin publication, illustrating Moore's NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS alongside two amusing sequels of their own invention.
Signed first printing of this midcentury holiday tale.
Lovely large-format example of a McLoughlin alphabet picture book, full of their signature vibrant chromolithographs.
Signed limited first edition of this fantastic North Pole adventure, specially bound and with original slipcase — with additional Santa sketch and signature by Joyce to front fly leaf.
Early edition of this moral Christmas story, set in the cadence of THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – mounted on linen for use by children.
First edition thus, illustrated by Brundage, of this Christmas classic.
Signed first printing of this vibrantly illustrated children's book, "a little fable about the senses, and about what is important to different people" (Hyman).
Inscribed first printing with an original drawing (of a witch) of this charming color-illustrated holiday tale.
First edition, first printing of this story where a toy angel brings a festive Christmas to the forest creatures.
Scarce first printing of Michael Foreman's first picture book as both author and illustrator, the story of a very special London Christmas.
Early edition in the Wonder Story Books series, printed in the same size and format as the Peter Rabbit Books, with great color plates of Santa and various toys.
Advance review copy of the first US edition, containing prayers for children accompanied by lovely illustrations in Jones's distinctive style.
Unusual Volland book, a Christmas story issued as a special gift book in a half leather binding and printed with wide margins on lush handmade paper.
Winter and Christmas-themed picture book from the McLoughlin Brothers, featuring rhymes for young children illustrated with chromolothographs with little children at play.
Privately printed limited edition of the Caldecott Honor Christmas story, printed on fine paper with attractive typography and gorgeous illustrations by Seredy.
Signed first US edition of the epic Christmas Eve adventure that ensues when Santa realizes he forgot to deliver one last gift.
Inscribed first printing of this collection of 32 classic Christmas songs, including Silent Night, Away in a Manger, and O Christmas Tree, with charming and cozy illustrations by Tomie dePaola.
Signed first printing of this Depression-era Christmas story about the kind of gifts money can't buy, with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.
Signed first printing of this humorous tale of Santa Claus as dinner host, with charming illustrations that make a reader feel like part of the feast.
Inscribed first printing of this collection of cozy stories for the holidays.
First edition Little Golden Book, with a 1950s take on the Nativity accompanied by charming period illustrations.
Proof copy of the first US edition of Mercer Mayer's humanized mouse-based retelling of the Christmas classic, with publisher's review slip laid in.