FAIRY TALE OF THE MODERN GROCERY STORE
Illustrated gift book extolling the virtues of the independent grocery store via adventurous fairies – a charming piece of 1920s US advertising.
Illustrated gift book extolling the virtues of the independent grocery store via adventurous fairies – a charming piece of 1920s US advertising.
Rare French fantasy picture book about children who travel by balloon to the moon.
First edition of a stunning large picture book chronicling a festival and concert put on by Grandville-style humanized animals.
First edition, first printing of this scarce Brooks title, in which little Jenny manages to outwit an overly litigious king.
Great picture book of the classic fairy tale with captivating colorful illustrations, in a larger format for easy use by young children.
Charming first edition of this near-miniature tale of a strange opposite land, "where black is white and day is night."
Inscribed first edition, first printing of the d'Aulaires' first work together.
First printing of this attractive post-war large-format fantasy story populated by whimsical gnomes and fairies.
First edition of the first book in the elven series, the origin and life of the Twinkies illustrated in rich color and much detail.
Beautiful copy of the third installment of this elf series, taking place in a town full of humanized insect and animals, marvelously illustrated.
First printing of this fantastic story of the place that all dreams drift off to, and the people who rebuild them and send them off again.
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.
First printing of this retelling of the life of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, as told to a young boy by Arthur himself.
First edition of the story of mountain man Bobo who befriends a long-tailed doll-eating "aminal," stunning illustrated in Gág's characteristic style.
A sweetly illustrated description of the comings and goings of the humanized GUM-BLOSSOM BABIES, and their friends the gum-nut babies.
A lovely fantasy of the humanized GUM-NUT BABIES and how they interact with the other residents of the Bush.
Signed first edition of this Golden Age-flavored collection of dragon tales, featuring stories from myth, legend, and literature.
Signed first Hague-illustrated edition of this modern fairy tale of an unexpectedly friendly (if rather lazy) dragon – with original drawing of the titular dragon.
First edition in English of a classic German children's tale (titled "Der Kleine Muck" in German), with charming illustrations.
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 adaptation of an unusual Brothers Grimm story, the tale of how a wild man raises the young prince who rescued him and the prince's coming of age.
Signed first printing of this intricately illustrated small book, with signature from the year of publication, the story of an old woman and a child's Christmas day together.
First printing of the beautiful meta-picture book on the power of the creative imagination, rarely seen with the original dust jacket so intact.
First printing of the fourth book in the Harold series of mid-century meta-picture books.
First printing of the fifth book in the Harold series of mid-century meta-picture books.