COME OVER TO MY HOUSE
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.
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.
Uncommon set of three early '60s Gorey titles in Swedish translation, in the original illustrated box: Det Olyckliga Barnet (The Hapless Child), Vastra Flygeln (The West Wing), and Klumperump (The Wuggly Ump).
Inscribed first edition of Lancaster's illustrated story of a young Japanese girl's cultural adjustment to daily life in America, aided by the familiar sight of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Japanese landscaping.
Uncommon first US edition of this Swiss "old verse with new pictures," a chain folktale with a variant known to English speakers as The Old Woman and her Pig.
Limited edition facsimile reproduction of this Lear manuscript alphabet, completed circa 1862 as a gift for the young son of an antiquarian friend and notable among several similar Lear alphabets for the dash and verve of its excellent illustrations.
First edition, publisher's review copy with slip laid in, of this satirical poem set in the Age of Chilvary, featuring a dragon adorably illustrated by Gorey.
First edition of the fourth book about the Berenstain Bears.
Scarce first edition, first printing of this classic Seuss title, one of the best-selling children's books of all time.
Signed later printing of Zolotow's classic 1962 children's story, with original signature by Sendak, whose eerie illustrations made this one of the seven Caldecott Honor Books of his career.
First edition of this collection of four new stories: "Sneetches," inspired by the author's opposition to antisemitism; "Zax," "Too Many Daves," and "What Was I Scared Of?"
Signed early printing of Zolotow's classic 1962 children's story, with original signature by Sendak, whose eerie illustrations made this one of the seven Caldecott Honor Books of his career.
Scarce first edition of these traditional Chinese children's poems, rendered in English by Wyndham with pictures by the multiple award-winning Young.
Scarce inscribed copy of this charming self-published picture book, illustrated by (presumably) the author in a striking style midway between Kate Greenaway and Henry Darger.
First edition of Levine's shaggy dog story, illustrated in uncharacteristic full color by Edward Gorey.
First printing of this story of a little boy who bravely confronts the monster in his closet.
First printing of this vibrantly-illustrated poem about children born on different days of the week, with striking 60s typography.
First printing of this surrealist picture book about communication, whether it's between apples and shoes or recursively between ducks of strange origins.
First printing of this visually startling book of bizarre images done in line with a touch of color by Nicole Claveloux – a Harlin Quist production, which means originality is guaranteed.
Inscribed first printing of the classic story of Dandelion, a failed aesthete but successful party guest, embellished by an original color portrait of the titular lion.
First printing of this heartwarming picture book about a boy who collects bottles in order to buy a guitar.
First printing of Orgel and Sendak's "thoroughly harmonious collaboration" (Lanes), a story in verse of sibling rivalry and reconciliation, in exceptional condition.
First printing of this lovely Hoban story of a new big sister's adjustment to her new baby sister, a beautiful copy, scarce in this condition.
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).
First printing of this picture book that highlights all of the many things our eyes can do, as explained by Seuss's delightful rhymes – one of his rarer titles.
First US edition of this heartwarming story of a how pair of giants make friends again after an argument.