BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH
2004
Signed first printing of this selection of bird stories from around the world, with vibrant illustrations by award-winning artists Leo and Diane Dillon.
Picture Books
THE GIRL WHO DREAMED ONLY GEESE
(1997)
First printing, signed by the author and both illustrators, of this collection of retellings of Inuit stories, illustrated with Leo and Diane Dillon's "dramatic color paintings and exquisite black-and-white friezes" (jacket).
BROTHER TO THE WIND
(1985)
First printing of this story of an African boy who wishes to fly, poetically illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE
(1993)
Signed first printing of this beautifully-illustrated tale of magic gone awry.
PIG TALES
[circa 1950]
First edition of two stories about humanized pigs: Buster, the hungry pig, and Bo-bo, the sleepy pig.
THE CAMPING SPREE OF KIDDIES THREE
1916
An uncommon title adorably illustrated by Price, later the co-founder of Fisher-Price Toys and the company's first Art Director.
GOOD OLD JAMES
(1975)
Inscribed first edition of this story of a man who becomes bored in his retirement.
A CROCODILE HAS ME BY THE LEG
(1967)
A lovely children's introduction to a selection of traditional African poetry.
HOME PLACE
(1990)
Signed first printing of this tale of imagination and the passage of time on the grounds of an old homestead, with vibrant illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.
BABY BEARS AND THE WISHING RINGS
1920
Scarce set of 12 miniature books about the magical adventures of humanized bear cubs, complete in original box.
SIXTEEN WEE STORY BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
[circa 1915]
Sweet set of illustrated story books in various styles, including one after Grace Drayton, in the original box.
PIG'S EAR
(1994)
First edition of this clever satire in which every page features a color illustration picturing a pun or tongue-in-cheek aphorism involving pigs.
PIGWIG AND THE CRUSTY DIAMONDS
(1982)
First edition of the third Pigwig story, in which he captures the thief who stole Lady Crusty's diamonds at a masquerade ball.
PIGWIG AND THE PIRATES
(1979)
First edition.
THE BOMB AND THE GENERAL; THE THREE ASTRONAUTS; THE GNOMES OF GNÙ
(1989); (1992)
First American editions of of three philosophical children's books by Umberto Eco, each signed by him.
MELODY MOONER STAYED UP ALL NIGHT
1991
First edition, in which Melody the pih declares she will stay up all night, with minimal text and great color illustrations filling each page. A Bungalo Book.
MORTIMER MOONER MAKES LUNCH
1995
First edition, in which mayhem ensues in this family of pigs when Father is late and Mortimer must make lunch for him, with minimal text and great color illustrations filling each page. A Bungalo Book.
METROPOLITAN COW
1996
First edition, first printing: Trouble brews when Bennett, the only little boy cow in the neighborhood, becomes friendly with Webster, the only little boy pig in the neighborhood.
DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT
1937
First edition of the classic story of a young cat lover, an exceptionally nice copy.
SOLDIERS, SAILORS, FLIERS AND MARINES
1943
First edition, first printing of this picture book made to teach young children about the various branches of the armed services, rare in the original dust jacket.
DOG DAY
(1919)
A day in a dog's life – told from the dog's perspective.
TWINKIE TOWN TALES BOOK 1
(1926)
First edition of the first book in the elven series, the origin and life of the Twinkies illustrated in rich color and much detail.
TWINKIE TOWN TALES BOOK NO. 3
(1928)
Beautiful copy of the third installment of this elf series, taking place in a town full of humanized insect and animals, marvelously illustrated.
ONCE UPON A TIME
(1933)
First edition of this chunky "Big Little Book" of fairy tales that encouraged children to color in the illustrations – though this copy remains uncolored, and is scarce in this condition.
LI'L SIS AND UNCLE WILLIE
(1991)
Inscribed first printing of this picture book biography of the South Carolina painter William H. Johnson, vividly illustrated with his work.
