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.
Post-WWII
GUESS WHO MY FAVORITE PERSON IS
1977
First edition, first printing of this lovely and lyrical work of favorites, one of Baylor's most beloved books for children.
Publisher's Proofs for THE RUN, JUMP, BUMP BOOK
(1971)
Two original publisher's proofs for this delightfully kinetic children's book, with McPhail's illustrations represented in slightly different states.
BALDWIN'S SECRET
1999
Signed first edition of the story of a farmland duck named Baldwin, dealing with loss and the search for happiness. Warmly inscribed and in excellent condition.
A BOY CALLED SLOW: THE TRUE STORY OF SITTING BULL
(1994)
First edition of this beautifully illustrated book about the childhood of Sitting Bull.
GOOSEBERRIES TO ORANGES
(1982)
Signed first edition of this immigrant's tale, inscribed by the illustrator, Beverly Brodsky to prominent New York City folklorist and storyteller, Diane Wolkstein, and her daughter.
GOOD OLD JAMES
(1975)
Inscribed first edition of this story of a man who becomes bored in his retirement.
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.
Illustration Photo Proofs for LITTLE APPALOOSA
[not after 1949]
Original photo proofs of Berta and Elmer Hader's 1949 LITTLE APPALOOSA, the story of a boy and his spotted pony – evidence of the pre-production process for a mid-century picture book.
ANNA BANANA
(1975)
First edition, first printing of this charming story of a family of monkeys.
HANS IN LUCK
1975
First edition of this charmingly illustrated version of the Brothers Grimm tale.
PLEASE TRY TO REMEMBER THE FIRST OF OCTEMBER!
(1977)
First edition, first printing of this increasingly outrageous tale of what the future may hold for a young boy.
COME OVER TO MY HOUSE
(1966)
First edition, first printing of this colorful journey through the many types of houses around the world, as introduced by the children who live in them.
CROCODILE AND HEN
(1969)
First edition of this retelling of a folktale of inter-species friendship from Bakongo, Africa, with charming illustrations.
THE GHOST-EYE TREE
(1985)
First edition of this spooky story about how things become scarier in the dark.
THE LAND OF BLUE
1970
First edition of this psychedelic story of Orange Boy's efforts to "cool his head," featuring several illustrations that incorporate Cockerell marbled paper.
BURT DOW DEEP-WATER MAN
(1963)
First edition, set on the Maine coast, boldly illustrated in full color on every page by McCloskey.
THAT IS THAT
(1979)
First edition of this book about a young girl, Emma Rose LaRue, and her conflicting feelings when her father leaves home.
SHAKER LANE
(1987)
Early, pre-publication and likely promotional issue of the charmingly-illustrated picture book by an award-winning husband and wife team.
MOON TIGER
(1985)
First edition of this beautifully-illustrated story of a girl's dreams of a tiger.
AKIMBA AND THE MAGIC COW
(1976)
First edition of this African folktale retold by Anne Rose, with woodcuts by Hope Meryman – an attractive copy.
THE BOY, THE RAT, AND THE BUTTERFLY
1971
First edition, first printing of this sweet story, following the journey of Peter the Rat, Peter the Butterfly, and the boy named Peter.
SNOOPY'S LOVE BOOK
(1994)
Inscribed first edition of this collection of romantic (or, in Charlie Brown's case, aspirationally romantic) PEANUTS strips, with asides from Charles Schulz and everyone's favorite beagle.
THE BUTTER BATTLE BOOK
(1984)
First edition, first printing of this tale of toast intolerance, in which two peoples do outlandish battle over which way to butter one's breakfast.
THE CAT IN THE HAT COMES BACK!
(1958)
First edition, first printing of this sequel to THE CAT IN THE HAT, in which the chaotic feline returns with numerous hatted helpers.
