Rare first edition of this subversive fantasy children's book, featuring surrealist photomontages of children interacting with insects after turning smaller than ant size.

First edition of this charming collection of new and classic children's stories as told by the Man in the Moon, with the help of radiophone technology, a beautiful copy.

First printing of this rather haunting tale of a young boy's very unusual holiday on the coast, as he learns the difference between cruel scavengers and the ethereal BEACHCOMBERS – with atmospheric illustrations by Errol Le Cain.

First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning portrait of life in rural Florida, touching on the hardships of the poor residents of a small town and the ongoing conflict between farmers and ranchers.

First edition, first printing, based on a narrative Lofting had intended to publish earlier – but appears here for the first time in book format.

First edition in the uncommon dust jacket.

First edition of this Dolittle story, adapted by Al Perkins after Hugh Lofting's original.

First printing of this uncommon Shepard title, with essays of his PUNCH colleague, selected and illustrated by the artist best known for illustrating the Pooh books.

First printing of the Sendak-illustrated edition of this re-envisioned version of "Sleeping Beauty" by one of the pioneers of modern fantasy.

A scarce children's story from the sister of George Madden Martin ('Emmy Lou') about a girl's adventures during Napolean's Prussian campaign in which Queen Luisa figures prominently. 343pp.

First printing of this I Can Read Book wonderfully illustrated in color by Karen Ann Weinhaus.

By Christopher "Matty" Mathewson, Hall of Fame Major League pitcher and author of a well-regarded memoir and several baseball stories for young adults.