GIRLS AND BOYS COME OUT TO PLAY
1901
Winter and Christmas-themed picture book from the McLoughlin Brothers, featuring rhymes for young children illustrated with chromolothographs with little children at play.
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IF SNOW FALLS
(1982)
First printing of this magical winter tale of Santa preparing for Christmas.
ALL FOR THE NEWBORN BABY
(2000)
First printing of this retelling of the many gifts the world gives the baby Jesus, illustrated with page layouts that evoke illuminated manuscripts — with a signed bookplate tipped in.
THE WILD CHRISTMAS REINDEER
(1990)
Signed first printing of this story of how young Teeka trains Santa's reindeer for their big night.
HARVEY SLUMFENBURGER'S CHRISTMAS PRESENT
(1993)
Signed first US edition of the epic Christmas Eve adventure that ensues when Santa realizes he forgot to deliver one last gift.
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.
JOY TOY MAN OF JOY TOY TOWN
circa 1925
Christmas-themed picture book illustrated by paper doll artist Queen Holden, in which two children visit Santa's brother, the Joy Toy man.
BABAR ET LE PÈRE NOËL
(1941)
First French-language edition (published during WWII in the US) of Jean de Brunhoff's final Babar title, in which Babar makes the long trip to enlist Father Christmas's help.
GUESS WHO'S COMING TO SANTA'S FOR DINNER?
(2004)
Signed first printing of this humorous tale of Santa Claus as dinner host, with charming illustrations that make a reader feel like part of the feast.
TOMIE DEPAOLA'S BOOK OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS
(1987)
Inscribed first printing of this collection of 32 classic Christmas songs, including Silent Night, Away in a Manger, and O Christmas Tree, with charming and cozy illustrations by Tomie dePaola.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
(1984)
Early printing of the dePaola-illustrated edition of this Christmas classic about the magic of believing.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(1986)
Proof copy of the first US edition of Mercer Mayer's humanized mouse-based retelling of the Christmas classic, with publisher's review slip laid in.
CAT IN THE MANGER
(2000)
Signed first printing of this delightful Nativity story, as seen through the eyes of a barn cat.
THE LITTLE REINDEER
(1996)
Signed first printing of this charming Christmas story about Santa's smallest reindeer, who is mistaken for a present and given to a little boy.
THE PERFECT PRESENT
1967
Scarce first printing of Michael Foreman's first picture book as both author and illustrator, the story of a very special London Christmas.
MICHAEL FOREMAN'S CHRISTMAS TREASURY
(1999)
Signed first printing of this collection of classic Christmas stories, selected and illustrated by award-winning artist Michael Foreman.
WINTER'S TALES
(1979)
Inscribed first printing of this collection of cozy stories for the holidays.
MISS PERT'S CHRISTMAS TREE
1929
First edition of this Christmas fantasy set in England, written and illustrated by 24-year-old Fredericks, in the rare original dust jacket.
SAVIOR IS BORN
1992
First edition of this Christmas-themed picture book with an audio tape narrated by Morgan Freeman.
MY SANTAMENTAL JOURNEY
(2008)
Signed first printing of the memoirs of a former postal worker who began to respond to children's letters to Santa, with highlights of the letters he received over his 58 years as the Official Corresponding Santa Claus.
I DON'T WANT NO SOAP!
(2008)
Signed first printing of this picture book by "The Real Corresponding Santa Claus," inspired by the shortest letter he ever received.
DECK THE HALLS
(1991)
First printing of this sweet little Christmas book, following Beatrix Potter-like animals as they prepare for the holiday, signed by Hague with an additional original drawing of a sprig of holly.
THE PERFECT PRESENT
(1996)
First printing of this darling Christmas story of Jack the bunny's unexpectedly adventurous quest to give his sweetheart a gift – with lovely fold-out illustrations.
MICHAEL HAGUE'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREASURY
(1995)
Signed first printing of this festive collection of Christmas stories, poems, and songs from acclaimed illustrator Michael Hague.
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).
