THE TRAGI-COMIC HISTORY OF THE BURIAL OF COCK ROBIN
Second American edition of the popular English nursery rhyme about bird-based crime and justice.
Second American edition of the popular English nursery rhyme about bird-based crime and justice.
First edition of this colorful book of animals, with descriptions by "Uncle Ted."
Scarce trade catalogue for children's books, toys, games, and educational novelties meant for the Christmas market.
Scarce first printing of the book that won the Dillons their first Caldecott award – and the first of two that would make them the only illustrators to be awarded the Caldecott in consecutive years.
First printing of this adaptation of an Swahili folktale about animal escapades in pursuit of honey, with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney
Children's activity book with instructions on making marionettes, including pattern sheets for faces and costumes.
First edition of the charming story of Kewpie-esque Pohutukawa flower fairies HUTU AND KAWA as they cheer up a lonely reptile.
Second revised edition of one of the most popular mathematical textbooks in early United States, with extensive contemporary figuring.
First edition of this evocatively illustrated MOTHER GOOSE book, a scarce and highly sought version in particularly nice condition.
Clever 1920s educational adventure book, in which little Mimi and Robin learn grammar with the help of humanized grammar terms.
First edition, in which the cat Miranda saves the day, an uncommon and lovely Elizabeth Orton Jones title.
First printing of this beautifully-illustrated collection of sixty of Aesop's beloved fables, from the Tortoise and the Hare to The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and beyond.
Handsome first edition of this tale of a magician, by the respected children's book author.
First edition of this scarce and fabulous large-format picture book, about a family of humanized rabbits and their animal friends.
First US edition of Aldin's tale of the trials and tribulations of Mac, a white West Highland Terrier, who narrates in a Scottish dialect. Rare in this condition.
First edition of a rare Aldin title, THE MERRY PUPPY BOOK follows the spirited exploits of a variety of puppies in a variety of settings. Aldin at his best.
A dog's life, versified and illustrated by the author, rare in this condition.
Written by Aldin for his daughter and told from Pickles the puppy's point of view, an energetically illustrated story of the trouble Pickles causes when his owners are out; rear flyleaf supplied in facsimile.
First edition of this puppy picture book, charmingly illustrated by the author.
First American edition of a timeless tale of double trouble: twin puppies escape the house and get into outdoor mischief. Beautifully illustrated in Aldin's lively style.
A rare Aldin work, all about little Pat and her new black Scotch terrier Smut. Although Pat treats him like her baby, Smut shows himself to be quite a brave boy in a pinch!
Beautiful first US edition, a departure from Aldin's usual canine subjects.
First edition, first printing of this classic nineteenth century hymn adapted by Leo Politi.
First printing, in which Johnny Squelchnose has no manners and finally learns proper etiquette from his neighbor, a pig.
Popular antebellum book of catechisms for children, written for the use of Sunday Schools.