MY DADDY IS A COOL DUDE
First edition of this collection of "Black is beautiful" poems about growing up in Chicago.
First edition of this collection of "Black is beautiful" poems about growing up in Chicago.
Early US edition of this set of silly verses from the author of the acclaimed Brownie books, first published by Hubbard in 1888, with Cox's clipped signature tipped in.
Early US edition (piracy?) of this playful book of animals from the author of the acclaimed Brownie books, first published by Hubbard in 1888.
First edition of this uncommon Walter Crane work, in which he transforms floral references from Shakespeare's plays into beautiful human figures.
Uncommonly nice first edition, in which Crane transforms floral references from Shakespeare's plays into beautiful human figures.
First printing of this collection of poems about the magical, the legendary, and the just plain weird, with bookplate signed by both Sis and Prelutsky laid in.
Signed first edition of this expressively illustrated modern translation of the French fabulist's tales of cunning and instructive creatures.
Scarce shape book with poems and illustrations of Christmas spirit, including activities like cutting a Christmas tree and playing with newly gifted toys.
First printing of the acclaimed poet's short children's picture book from Broadside Press — from the library of groundbreaking Black feminist Barbara Smith.
Inscribed first printing of this collection of poems old and new about the four seasons, with charming illustrations by Michael Hague.
Signed limited edition, one of 150 copies, with poems by Levertov about Sylvia, Liebe Coolidge's pet pig.
First edition, in the rare original dust jacket, of this book of verses about children's everyday lives — illustrated with reproductions from photographs by the author.
Second edition of the first book in the Winnie-The-Pooh series, printed one month after the surprise best-selling first.
Rand McNally's publisher file copy of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, with the publisher's copyright label, manuscript annotation, and vault stamp.
First edition of the poetic musings of Freddy the pig.
First edition of this "maverick" (Bader) Jazz-Age picture book about a cat and a street in the scarce original dust jacket.
First edition of this Freddy book in verse — in the unusually scarce original dust jacket.
First edition thus, a re-issue of the Oz creator's JUVENILE SPEAKER (1910) under a different title, a collection of short pieces that Baum believed his best, including stories and verses from Oz.
First edition of this English political parody of the classic German children's book by Heinrich Hoffman, the misbehaving "Shaggy Peter."
First edition thus, the first printing of graphic artist Konashevich's illustrated edition of the cheerful, musical poem about "the most famous fly in Soviet children's literature" — known for its veiled anti-Stalin message.
Civil War-era holiday compendium with an early printing of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (the original name of the famous poem) and an engraving of Santa by Thomas Nast inspired by the poem.
Signed limited edition of Milne's theatrical adaptation of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Kenneth Grahame, one of only 200 numbered copies signed by both Milne and Grahame.
Rare first edition, the deluxe issue in full gilt-stamped goatskin and original box, of the 3rd book in the Pooh series, featuring more of the poetry that launched Milne to success in WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG.
Lovely US edition of these verses on the hardships of a dog's life, much scarcer than the UK edition.
3'' tall book of poetry for children, issued during the Civil War in Buffalo, New York — including a verse adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Match Girl."