THE NEVERENDING STORY
1983
First edition in English of the singular children's fantasy classic.
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RALPH S. MOUSE
1982
First edition of this elementary school classic, in which Cleary's beloved mouse joins Ryan Bramble at school.
RAMONA AND HER MOTHER
1979
Inscribed first printing of this National Book Award-winning fifth installment in the long-running classic Ramona series.
FIFTEEN
1956
Signed first printing of Cleary's classic young adult novel, a light-hearted but sensitive treatment of teenage problems and teenage love.
RAMONA THE BRAVE
1975
Inscribed first edition of the third book in the classic RAMONA series, and the first to feature Alan Tiegreen's illustrations.
SEVEN LITTLE STORIES ON BIG SUBJECTS
(1955)
Complete set of 7 rare booklets published by the Anti-Defamation League for children on the subjects of bullying, racism, conflict resolution, interracial friendships, and community building.
LEONARDO THE TERRIBLE MONSTER
(2005)
Signed second printing of this sweet story of a monster who isn't so great at being scary, but makes a good friend.
SELECTED TALES BY LA FONTAINE
(1995)
Signed first edition of this expressively illustrated modern translation of the French fabulist's tales of cunning and instructive creatures.
THE WRETCHED STONE
1991
Inscribed first printing with an original drawing of this quite creepy story of a ship's crew turned into monkeys after removing a mysterious stone from an island.
TWO BAD ANTS
1988
Signed first printing of Van Allsburg's visually terrifying and politically provocative "capitalist parable" (Nel).
THE MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK
1984
Signed first printing of this collection of very short vignettes and haunting illustrations, mysterious and surreal snippets of stories to be completed in a reader's imagination.
OLIVIA SAVES THE CIRCUS
(2001)
Signed first printing of this beloved book by the author, illustrator, theatre designer, and veteran cover artist for THE NEW YORKER.
OLIVIA HELPS WITH CHRISTMAS
(2007)
Signed first printing of this beloved book by the author, illustrator, theatre designer, and veteran cover artist for THE NEW YORKER.
JENNIFER, HECATE, MACBETH, WILLIAM MCKINLEY, AND ME, ELIZABETH
1967
First printing of the Newbery Honor novel published the same year as the author's Newbery Medal-winning FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER.
RIFLES FOR WATIE
(1957)
First printing of this Newbery Award-winning YA novel of the Civil War, based in part on Keith's own interviews with more than 40 surviving veterans of the conflict.
OLIVIA
(2000)
Signed first printing of this Caldecott Honor book by the author, illustrator, theatre designer, and veteran cover artist for THE NEW YORKER.
THE DARK IS RISING
(1973)
Scarce first edition of this 1974 Newbery Award-winning novel, the second book in THE DARK IS RISING series.
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PHAEDRUS ALTER [...] FABULAE
1697
First edition published in France of this influential Latin collection of Aesopian-fables — almost certainly the edition used by fairy tale-popularizer Charles Perrault for his French translation of 1699.
THE FIR TREE
(1970)
First edition thus of Burkett's illustrated interpretation of Anderesn's classic tale.
CATALOGUE FOR AN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES BY MAURICE SENDAK AT THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM, OXFORD
(1975)
First edition of this catalogue for "Pictures by Maurice Sendak," the first exhibition of Sendak's illustrations ever held in Great Britain.
THREE CHRISTMAS BOXES
1907
McLoughlin Christmas picture book of a naughty boy who fears "no Christmas gifts for him."
THREE CHRISTMAS BOXES
[circa 1879]
Scarce McLoughlin Christmas picture book of a naughty boy who fears "no Christmas gifts for him."
RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER
1961
Scarce interactive Christmas novelty, an unused Golden Funtime Punch-Out Book in which paper figures in sheets can be turned into 3D standing scenes.
CHRISTMAS A.B.C.
(1909)
Charming chromolithographed holiday-themed alphabet book, each leaf mounted on linen to withstand the use of enthusiastic young readers.
VOM LIEBEN CHRISTKIND
[circa 1922]
Scarce shape book with poems and illustrations of Christmas spirit, including activities like cutting a Christmas tree and playing with newly gifted toys.
