MITTENS FOR KITTENS
First edition of this compilation of old English children's rhymes about cats, chosen by Lenore Blegvad and charmingly illustrated by Erik Blegvad.
First edition of this compilation of old English children's rhymes about cats, chosen by Lenore Blegvad and charmingly illustrated by Erik Blegvad.
Signed first printing of this collection of journal entries of a young spider, as he goes to school, makes friends with a fly, and causes havoc for human children on the playground.
Signed first printing of this Halloween tale of a young witch who decides to see for herself why they say humans are so scary – and makes a friend along the way.
A beautifully illustrated edition of Bohny's impactful BILDERBUCH, using everyday objects to teach children new concepts.
Volland Sunny Book, with beautiful color illustrations throughout by Katherine Sturges Dodge, an uncommon Volland title.
First edition of this story of a little boy and his friend who live on an island and decide to build some boats. A simple story.
First US edition of this collection of short moral stories from English polymath John Bowring.
Traditional nursery rhyme structures are updated with new stories of various insects and animals, with the real star at the end: a "bird fair" of anthropomorphized birds getting together to socialize.
Dean Rag Book (#163), printed with charming color illustrations on cloth.
Scarce first printing of this Arkansas mystery, which sees two boys unravel the secret behind a dead body they find in the woods.
Signed first printing, with additional publisher's proof, of this Southwestern birthday extravaganza, in which little DUCK's friends throw him a party befitting a waterfowl – with original drawing by Jan Brett.
First printing of this Scandinavian-flavored tale of a little girl who gets caught up in a group of trolls' quest for a pet dog, with signed bookplate laid in.
Signed first printing of this story of how young Teeka trains Santa's reindeer for their big night.
First edition of this collection of stories and little verses, illustrated in a style strongly influenced by Maud Humphrey.
A very charming juvenile picture book on the life of Queen Victoria.
Two original publisher's proofs for this delightfully kinetic children's book, with McPhail's illustrations represented in slightly different states.
First printing of this bucolic romp with a twist, in which a farmer creates a clockwork double of his nephew.
First edition, first printing of this scarce Brooks title, in which little Jenny manages to outwit an overly litigious king.
First edition of this uncommon anti-fascist Freddy installment.
First edition of Freddy the pig's foray into Cold War politics.
First printing of the continued adventures of Freddy the pig, who, along with his animal friends, embarks on a camping trip and discovers some unfriendly ghosts.
First edition, first printing of Freddy the pig's effort to get away from it all, which lands him a position as the caretaker of a houseboat. With an interesting ad for War Savings Stamps on rear flap of dust jacket.
First edition of this supernatural Freddy the pig title, in which Freddy and his friends meet the headless horseman... or do they?
First edition of one of the harder to find Freddy the pig books, in which he and the inhabitants of Bean Farm must uncover the secret of the dreaded IGNORMUS that lurks in the woods.
First edition of Freddy the pig's quest to get his nearsighted friend Pomeroy the robin some glasses; the usual Freddy hijinks ensue. With an interesting ad for War Savings Stamps to rear dust jacket flap.