NEIGHBORS
(1979)
Inscribed first printing of this heartwarming story of neighbors slowly growing closer.
New Arrivals
UNCLE JAMES
(1993)
Signed first edition of Harshman's children's historical exposé of feckless uncles, masterfully illustrated by Dooling.
BO RABBIT SMART FOR TRUE: Folktales from the Gullah
(1981)
Signed first printing of this retelling of stories of clever Bo (Brer) Rabbit, passed down orally by the Lowcountry Gullah community.
LITTLE PLUM
(1994)
Uncommon signed first printing of this retelling of the Chinese Thumbelina-esque folktale of a boy born as tiny as a plum seed.
CATS ARE CATS
(1988)
Signed and inscribed first printing of this collection of feline poems from T. S. Eliot, Nancy Willard, and more, packed with brilliant cat illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Young.
THE ROOSTER'S HORNS
(1978)
Signed first printing of this combination picture book and activity book, illustrating the hilarious Chinese folktale about a clever worm and a prideful rooster, with shadow puppets to cut out to act out the story – complete and intact.
MICE ARE NICE
(1990)
Signed first printing of this collection of mouse poetry selected from the works of A. A. Milne, Edward Lear, Elizabeth Coatsworth, and more — with charming illustrations by Ed Young.
THE TERRIBLE NUNG GWAMA
(1978)
Signed first Young-illustrated edition of this Chinese folktale of a frightening monster who demands cakes, and how a community comes together to help a young girl defeat it.
CLEVELAND LEE'S BEALE STREET BAND
(1996)
First printing of this lively Memphis story of a young aspiring trumpet player.
THE ANCESTOR TREE
(1994)
First printing of this original "contemporary folktale" about the importance of community, and how changing customs can be a good thing.
THE OSTRICH GIRL
(1978)
First printing, review copy, of this story inspired by the Kenyan tradition of enlisting the help of an animal to help name a newborn baby.
HUE BOY
(1993)
First printing of this story of the littlest boy in the village, who finds out that love can make you feel taller than anyone.
NETTIE JO'S FRIENDS
(1989)
First printing of this dreamy tale of how little Nettie Jo enlists the help of Miz Rabbit, Fox, and Panther to help her make a new dress for her doll.
GIRLS TOGETHER
(1999)
First printing of this colorful story of a group of girls who head out of town to climb trees one warm Saturday.
THE MAN WHO KEPT HIS HEART IN A BUCKET
(1991)
Signed first printing of this magical story about healing a broken heart, with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.
BATTER UP WOMBAT
(2006)
Signed first printing of this baseball story of a wombat who accidentally joins the North American Wildlife League.
WHEN DID I MEET YOU GRANDMA?
(2000)
Signed first printing of this charming book about all different kinds of grandmas — this copy's "My Own Grandpa" page additionally filled out by its child owner, next to a loving inscription and original photography from their Bubbe.
DIPPERS
(1997)
Signed first printing of this story of the eventful Toronto summer when the bizarre, river-dwelling dippers flocked from the river into town.
LIBERTY'S JOURNEY
(2004)
Signed second printing of this charming tale of the Statue of Liberty's experiences when she decides to see the rest of the USA.
ALL FOR THE NEWBORN BABY
(2000)
First printing of this retelling of the many gifts the world gives the baby Jesus, illustrated with page layouts that evoke illuminated manuscripts — with a signed bookplate tipped in.
STRAW SENSE
(1993)
Signed first printing of this heartwarming story of a boy who begins to talk again after learning the art of making scarecrows.
ANNABEL LEE
(1987)
Signed first printing of this illustrated edition of Poe's tragic poem of childhood love.
WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
(1989)
Signed early printing of the original edition of this beloved obstacle-based rhyme – Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
TARZAN
(1999)
Signed first printing of this retelling of Edgar Rice Burroughs's classic story of a jungle-dwelling, vine-swinging man raised by apes.
THE ENCHANTER'S SPELL
(1987)
First US edition of this collection of five classic fairy tales, including "The Nutcracker" and "The Emperor's New Clothes," with gorgeous illustrations by Gennady Spirin.
