FIFTEEN
1956
Scarce first edition of Cleary's classic young adult novel, a light-hearted but sensitive treatment of teenage problems and teenage love.
New Arrivals
SEEN ART?
(2005)
Signed first edition of Scieszka and Smith's lighthearted children's introduction to MoMA's collections, signed by both author and illustrator.
ALPHA BETA CHOWDER
(1992)
First printing of this charming and outlandish alphabet of rhymes, including such delights as an abhorrent axolotl, gruesome Gilbert, and more.
ROTTEN ISLAND
(1984)
Signed reissue, the first with this title, of this tale of an island full of horrible animals where a beautiful flower unexpectedly sprouts one day, first published as THE BAD ISLAND in 1969.
BRAVE IRENE
(1986)
Scarce signed first printing of this story of a dressmaker's daughter who braves a snowstorm to ensure her mother's masterpiece gets to its owner.
IMAGINE LIVING HERE: This Place Is Cold
(1989)
Signed later printing of this Alaskan installment of the Imagine Living Here series, inscribed by Alaskan illustrator Lavallee with accompanying thematic drawing.
OTTO RUNS FOR PRESIDENT
(2008)
Signed first edition of Wells's fanciful children's tale of a successful and honest independent candidate for (school) president.
PICNIC WITH PIGGINS
(1988)
Signed first edition of the second English countryside mystery solved by Piggins the butler.
MAMA, DO YOU LOVE ME?
(1991)
Inscribed later printing of Lavallee's most renowned picture book, set in the Arctic and including a glossary guide to Inuit life and culture.
GROUCHO'S EYEBROWS
(2003)
Inscribed first edition of this emotional roller-coaster story inspired by the loss and refinding of a real cat, by the Anchorage-based author and illustrator.
SERGIO MAKES A SPLASH!
(2008)
Uncommon signed first edition of this penguin-apologia picture book, by the illustrator of a Leonard Nimoy biography, among other notable works.
DRAGON RIDER
(2004)
First US edition of Funke's internationally popular young adult fantasy, following her previous successes with THE THIEF LORD and INKHEART and the basis for a 2020 film adaptation.
THE FAIRIES
(1989)
Signed first Hague-illustrated edition of this delightful 19th-century poem about the mischievous and magical residents of the forest.
THE LITTLE MERMAID
(1994)
Signed first Hague-illustrated edition of the classic tragic fairytale.
FUN
(1988)
Signed first US edition of this story of a gentle young boy whose idea of fun looks different than his mother's.
MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD
(2000)
Special limited edition, combining Foreman's two illustrated memoirs of boyhood during and after WWII, with signed numbered bookplate as issued by the publisher.
SWITCH ON THE NIGHT
(1993)
First Dillon-illustrated edition of Ray Bradbury's first children's book, with surreal art inspired by M. C. Escher.
ELVIS HORNBILL, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BIRD
(1991)
First printing of the story of an adopted hornbill with the voice of an angel and a passion for finance.
RAGTIME TUMPIE
(1989)
First printing of this biography of a young Josephine Baker as she discovers the joy of music and dancing in turn-of-the-century St. Louis.
DRAGON'S BREATH
1978
Signed first edition of this modern fairy tale about the draconic origins of the Australian bushfire.
GRINDLE LAMFOON AND THE PROCURNIOUS FLEEKERS
(1978)
Signed first printing of this curious story that's a little bit Seuss, a little bit Lear, and a lot of Hippie.
MY GRANDMOTHER'S JOURNEY
(1991)
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!).
DEAR ANNIE
(1991)
Inscribed early printing of the heartwarming story of the colorful letters Annie and her grandfather send each other.
BE KIND TO YOUR DOG AT CHRISTMAS, and Other Ways to Have Happy Holidays and a Lucky New Year
(1982)
Inscribed first printing of this collection of holiday folklore and superstitions, including creative things to do with onions and how to predict the future with a well-placed holly leaf.
THE DELICIOUS PLUMS OF KING OSCAR THE BAD
1967
Inscribed first printing of this charming story of a king who thirsts for lemon marmalade and a boy who wants nothing more than a delicious plum.
