RABBIT MAKES A MONKEY OF LION
(1989)
First printing of this adaptation of an Swahili folktale about animal escapades in pursuit of honey, with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney
Post-WWII
AESOP'S FABLES
(2000)
First printing of this beautifully-illustrated collection of sixty of Aesop's beloved fables, from the Tortoise and the Hare to The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and beyond.
THE NIGHTINGALE
(2002)
Signed first printing of this adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen classic, set in Morocco with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.
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.
ANIMALS SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT ACT LIKE PEOPLE
(1980)
Signed first edition of this alliterative collection of reasons why animals should let people stick to people-ing, with hilarious illustrations of what it might look like if they didn't — with original drawing of a fish fishing by Ron Barrett.
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.
BERLIOZ THE BEAR
(1991)
Inscribed first printing of this story of a humanized bear's bizarrely buzzing bass (it's beset by a belligerent bee) that nearly leads to a bad ball for his band of beasts.
TROUBLE WITH TROLLS
(1992)
First printing of this Scandinavian-flavored tale of a little girl who gets caught up in a group of trolls' quest for a pet dog, with signed bookplate laid in.
THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT
(1991)
Inscribed first printing of this classic nonsense poem, with charming illustrations that depict the avian/feline couple in the Caribbean.
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.
BAD KITTY
(2007)
Signed second edition of this alphabet-based story of how a good cat goes bad, with an original drawing of the titular kitty.
A BAD KITTY CHRISTMAS
2011
Signed second printing of this festive entry in the BAD KITTY series, which finds our trouble-making main character learning the importance of family – with original drawing.
LITTLE RED BIRD
(2008)
Signed first edition of this story of a curious pet bird who is torn between being outdoors and the home that she knows – with original drawing.
POOR PUPPY
(2007)
Signed first edition of this second entry in the BAD KITTY saga, in which our heroine begrudgingly makes friends with the playful family dog – with an original drawing.
WHO IS MELVIN BUBBLE?
(2006)
Signed first edition of this humorous exploration of how different people see the same thing – with original drawing.
HURRY, SKURRY, AND FLURRY
1954
Inscribed first issue of this poetic picture book, following three young squirrels through the four seasons.
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.
BUFFALO BILL
1952
First printing of this picture book biography of the Old West icon.
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.
THE TERRIBLE TROLL-BIRD
(1976)
Inscribed first printing of this tale of an enormous Norwegian horse-eating bird, and the lengths four children will go to in order to protect their steed.
GIORGIO'S VILLAGE
1982
Inscribed first printing of this charming pop-up about a young street sweeper in a medieval Italian village.
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.
CRISS-CROSS APPLESAUCE
(1978)
Inscribed first printing of this artists'-book-slash-picture-book, combining B. A. King's photographs with drawings done by his children – with charming interpretations by Tomie dePaola.
