THE OLD WOMAN AND THE RED PUMPKIN: A BENGALI FOLK TALE
(1975)
First edition of this folk take about an old woman hiding in a red pumpkin who outsmarts a tiger, a bear, and a jackal, with illustrations inspired by Indian folk art.
Mythology & Folklore
THE TREE THAT RAINS
(1994)
First printing of this retelling of the flood myth of the Huichol people of Mexico, illustrated in a style inspired by the traditional art of Central America.
SPOTTED EAGLE & BLACK CROW
(1993)
First printing of this retelling of a Lakota legend of the importance of remaining true to your values, as demonstrated by the tale of a pair of brothers in love with the same woman.
BABA YAGA
1935
Authorized American edition of this early large format Père Castor book, featuring striking and stylized Art Deco color lithographs by Parain.
BE KIND TO YOUR DOG AT CHRISTMAS, and Other Ways to Have Happy Holidays and a Lucky New Year
(1982)
Inscribed first printing of this collection of holiday folklore and superstitions, including creative things to do with onions and how to predict the future with a well-placed holly leaf.
THE BROWNIE YEARBOOK
(1905)
Scarce color McLoughlin Brothers Brownies production featuring author-illustrator Palmer Cox's ingenious adaptation of Scottish folklore, an attractive copy.
D'AULAIRE'S TROLLS
1972
First printing of this collection of colorful troll tales from Norway, a finalist for the National Book Award.
D'AULAIRES' BOOK OF GREEK MYTHS
(1962)
First printing of this collection of idealized Greek myths, many children's first introduction to the Classical world.
TONY'S BREAD
(1989)
Inscribed first printing of this tasty Italian folktale tale of the origin of panettone bread.
THE RACE OF THE GOLDEN APPLES
(1991)
First printing of this retelling of the myth of Atalanta, who refuses to marry unless her suitor can beat her in a foot race – with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artistic duo Leo and Diane Dillon.
MONKEY AND THE THREE WIZARDS
(1976)
Signed first printing of this picture book that follows an episode from the epic JOURNEY TO THE WEST, which finds Monkey and a trio of wizards competing to show off the best magic.
THE SAGA OF ERIK THE VIKING
(1983)
Signed first printing of this collection of fantastic tales following a young Viking, inspired by Nordic folklore and mythology – a runner-up for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD: MAORI MYTHS, TALES, AND LEGENDS
(1989)
Signed second printing of the first US edition of this collection of traditional stories from New Zealand, as told by the Maori opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa.
TALES FOR THE TELLING: IRISH FOLK & FAIRY STORIES
(1986)
Signed first printing of this collection of traditional stories from Ireland, including magical yarns of leprechauns, the Hound of Ulster, giants, and kings and queens.
THE LITTLE PEOPLE'S PAGEANT OF CORNISH LEGENDS
(1986)
First US edition of this magical collection of 12 tales from old Cornwall, populated by mermaids, spriggans, and witches.
THE SHINING PRINCESS AND OTHER JAPANESE LEGENDS
(1989)
First printing of this collection of beloved Japanese tales, including Momotaro and the Ogre of Rashomon.
LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD: MAORI MYTHS, TALES, AND LEGENDS
(1989)
First printing of this collection of traditional stories from New Zealand, as told by the Maori opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa.
HAILIBU THE HUNTER
(1988)
First edition of this strikingly illustrated Chinese folktale of a brave hunter, who makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a village.
HARVEY THE FOOLISH PIG
(1988)
First edition of this adaptation of an Armenian folk tale with great color illustrations by the author.
THE GREAT RACE OF THE BIRDS AND ANIMALS
(1985)
Publisher's review copy of this retelling of a Sioux and Cheyenne myth, with vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Paul Goble.
THE BOOK OF DRAGONS
(1995)
Lovely later printing of this illustrated anthology of dragon lore and legend, compiled and excerpted from classic works by C.S. Lewis, Kenneth Grahame, Andrew Lang, E. Nesbit, Italo Calvino, J.R.R. Tolkien, and others — with a publisher's bookplate signed by Hague tipped in.
THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF VIRTUES
(1995)
Signed first edition of this illustrated collection of moral tales and poems, including "The Honest Woodman," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and "The Little Red Hen."
THE ALL JAHDU STORYBOOK
(1991)
First edition of these collected tales of Hamilton's beloved trickster character, Jahdu.
HOW SIX FOUND CHRISTMAS
(1969)
Signed first printing of this vibrantly illustrated children's book, "a little fable about the senses, and about what is important to different people" (Hyman).
CHILDREN OF THE DRAGON: SELECTED TALES FROM VIETNAM
(2001)
Signed first printing of this collection of six Vietnamese folk tales, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Trina Schart Hyman.
