THE BEARS' PICNIC
First edition of the fourth book about the Berenstain Bears.
First edition of the fourth book about the Berenstain Bears.
First edition, publisher's review copy with slip laid in, of this satirical poem set in the Age of Chilvary, featuring a dragon adorably illustrated by Gorey.
First printing of this visually startling book of bizarre images done in line with a touch of color by Nicole Claveloux – a Harlin Quist production, which means originality is guaranteed.
First printing of this surrealist picture book about communication, whether it's between apples and shoes or recursively between ducks of strange origins.
First printing of this collection of idealized Greek myths, many children's first introduction to the Classical world.
First printing of this vibrantly-illustrated poem about children born on different days of the week, with striking 60s typography.
First edition of this heretofore unrecorded work by award-winning artist Michael Foreman, a short and slightly surreal reflection on the battle against pollution, originally produced for PEGASUS, the in-house publication of Mobile Oil.
Scarce first printing of Michael Foreman's first picture book as both author and illustrator, the story of a very special London Christmas.
First US edition of this heartwarming story of a how pair of giants make friends again after an argument.
Inscribed first printing of the classic story of Dandelion, a failed aesthete but successful party guest, embellished by an original color portrait of the titular lion.
Uncommon set of three early '60s Gorey titles in Swedish translation, in the original illustrated box: Det Olyckliga Barnet (The Hapless Child), Vastra Flygeln (The West Wing), and Klumperump (The Wuggly Ump).
First printing of this lovely Hoban story of a new big sister's adjustment to her new baby sister, a beautiful copy, scarce in this condition.
Uncommon first US edition of this Swiss "old verse with new pictures," a chain folktale with a variant known to English speakers as The Old Woman and her Pig.
Inscribed first printing of this tale of how a young cabala student armed with a magical piece of chalk saved the residents of an inn run by witches and devils.
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).
Scarce inscribed copy of this charming self-published picture book, illustrated by (presumably) the author in a striking style midway between Kate Greenaway and Henry Darger.
Inscribed first edition of Lancaster's illustrated story of a young Japanese girl's cultural adjustment to daily life in America, aided by the familiar sight of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Japanese landscaping.
Limited edition facsimile reproduction of this Lear manuscript alphabet, completed circa 1862 as a gift for the young son of an antiquarian friend and notable among several similar Lear alphabets for the dash and verve of its excellent illustrations.
First edition, first printing of this colorful journey through the many types of houses around the world, as introduced by the children who live in them.
First edition of Levine's shaggy dog story, illustrated in uncharacteristic full color by Edward Gorey.
First printing of this delightful picture book about letters coming together to serve a higher purpose, with the help of some insect friends.
First edition of this Caldecott Honor book, the story of a little orphaned fish who demonstrates that there is power in numbers.
First printing of this story of a little boy who bravely confronts the monster in his closet.
First printing of this heartwarming picture book about a boy who collects bottles in order to buy a guitar.
First printing of this charming Harlin Quist book about what it means to be a grown up, written from the child's point of view.