MOTHER MOON'S NURSERY RHYMES
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.
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.
First printing of this charming tale of a little girl whose search for a friend leads her to meet some rather unsuitable forest creatures.
First printing of this retelling of the classic fairytale, with lush illustrations by Jan Brett.
Inscribed first printing of this story of a humanized bear's bizarrely buzzing bass (it's beset by a belligerent bee) that nearly leads to a bad ball for his band of beasts.
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.
Inscribed first printing of this classic nonsense poem, with charming illustrations that depict the avian/feline couple in the Caribbean.
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 edition, first printing of this scarce Brooks title, in which little Jenny manages to outwit an overly litigious king.
German picture book edition of the classic tale, illustrated by a student of Ernst Hildebrand, disbound without its original binding but with all full-page color illustrations intact.
First edition of this tale from the Brothers Grimm, glazed pictorial boards issue, published simultaneously with cloth/jacketed issue.
First edition of this tale from the Brothers Grimm, illustrated in color by Sendak – a great copy.
Signed first edition of the story of a farmland duck named Baldwin, dealing with loss and the search for happiness. Warmly inscribed and in excellent condition.
First edition of this rare Margaret Wise Brown pseudonymous title, inscribed by illustrator Bill Ballantine, who he gave up his career to join the circus in 1947.
First edition of this beautifully illustrated book about the childhood of Sitting Bull.
Signed second edition of this alphabet-based story of how a good cat goes bad, with an original drawing of the titular kitty.
Signed second printing of this festive entry in the BAD KITTY series, which finds our trouble-making main character learning the importance of family – with original drawing.
Signed first edition of this story of a curious pet bird who is torn between being outdoors and the home that she knows – with original drawing.
Signed first edition of this second entry in the BAD KITTY saga, in which our heroine begrudgingly makes friends with the playful family dog – with an original drawing.
Signed first edition of this humorous exploration of how different people see the same thing – with original drawing.
Great picture book of the classic fairy tale with captivating colorful illustrations, in a larger format for easy use by young children.
First US edition.
First edition, first printing, the story behind the nursery rhyme of "This Little Piggy Went to Market,"a great copy.