Signed first printing of this new adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story about the beauty of being yourself, with delightful illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney – winner of a 2000 Caldecott Honor.
Signed first edition, first printing of this Caldecott Honor book by the author, illustrator, theatre designer, and veteran cover artist for THE NEW YORKER.
First printing of "one of the first children's books to feature South American folktales from indigenous peoples" (Library of Congress) — inscribed by multiple-Pulitzer-winner Carl Sandburg, to whom the book is dedicated.
First printing of the second Jahdu book of Harlem-based mythologies – this copy inscribed by Hamilton to Elizabeth Shub, one of the editors with whom Hamilton was working on M.C. HIGGINS, THE GREAT which would go on to win the Newbery Medal.
Scarce first printing of this Newbery Honor, a set of nine biographical vignettes about the itinerant apple planter of US legend.
Signed first printing of this classic fairy tale that Trina Schart Hyman had wanted to illustrate "ever since she was a little girl" (jacket), which earned a 1984 Caldecott Honor.
Signed first printing of the story of how clever Hershel outwits a band of goblins that have set up camp in a synagogue, the recipient of a 1990 Caldecott Honor.
Signed first printing of this collection of 12 poems by John Updike, one for each month of the year, with charming illustrations for each – winner of a 2000 Caldecott Honor.
Inscribed first printing of this Newbery Medal-winning story about a hunter, a mermaid, and the family they build on a deserted island.
Signed first printing of this scarce Newbery Medal winner, the story of the intersecting lives of a quiz bowl team and their teacher.
First printing of the book that helped make science fiction stories for children mainstream, a beautiful copy.
First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning portrait of life in rural Florida, touching on the hardships of the poor residents of a small town and the ongoing conflict between farmers and ranchers.
First edition of this Caldecott Honor book, the story of a little orphaned fish who demonstrates that there is power in numbers.
Signed first printing of this story about growing up in the segregated US South and the importance of belonging, winner of the 2002 Coretta Scott King Award.
Signed later printing of this story of a girl who wants to dance with the wind – winner of a 1989 Caldecott Honor and the 1989 Coretta Scott King Award.
First printing of this Newbery Honor-winning collection of 25 stories of beginnings, with vibrant and evocative illustrations by Barry Moser – with autograph note from Virginia Hamilton laid in.
Inscribed early printing of this Newbery Honor-winning collection of 25 stories of beginnings, with vibrant and evocative illustrations by Barry Moser.
First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning novel, in the first issue jacket (without the award sticker), a coming of age tale set on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning novel, warmly inscribed to fellow author Barbara Elleman.
First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning story of childhood set in a tiny Texas town, following 10-year-old Lucky as she seeks a "higher power" after hearing the phrase while listening in to an AA meeting.
First edition, first printing of the 1990 Newbery Honor book, following two brothers on a Minnesota farm as they work and listen to their uncle's stories.
Signed first printing of this collection of original spooky stories set in the American South, the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor.
Signed first printing of this picture book biography of the King of Ragtime, the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor.
Signed first printing of this Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning adaptation of a West Indian folktale full of "romance, intrigue, and incomparable courage" (jacket), with rich illustrations by Brian Pinkney.
Signed first printing of this folktale of South Carolina featuring help from a mermaid, winner of the Coretta Scott King award.
