THE OLD WOMAN AND THE RED PUMPKIN: A BENGALI FOLK TALE
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.
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.
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.
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.
Authorized American edition of this early large format Père Castor book, featuring striking and stylized Art Deco color lithographs by Parain.
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.
Scarce color McLoughlin Brothers Brownies production featuring author-illustrator Palmer Cox's ingenious adaptation of Scottish folklore, an attractive copy.
First printing of this collection of colorful troll tales from Norway, a finalist for the National Book Award.
First printing of this collection of idealized Greek myths, many children's first introduction to the Classical world.
Inscribed first printing of this tasty Italian folktale tale of the origin of panettone bread.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First US edition of this magical collection of 12 tales from old Cornwall, populated by mermaids, spriggans, and witches.
First printing of this collection of beloved Japanese tales, including Momotaro and the Ogre of Rashomon.
First printing of this collection of traditional stories from New Zealand, as told by the Maori opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa.
First edition of this strikingly illustrated Chinese folktale of a brave hunter, who makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a village.
First edition of this adaptation of an Armenian folk tale with great color illustrations by the author.
Publisher's review copy of this retelling of a Sioux and Cheyenne myth, with vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Paul Goble.
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.
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."
First edition of these collected tales of Hamilton's beloved trickster character, Jahdu.
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).
Signed first printing of this collection of six Vietnamese folk tales, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Trina Schart Hyman.