PETERSHAM STORY BOOKS
Vivid 1930s set of this educational picture book series that presents the history of common objects, materials, and vehicles in a child's life — with the original publisher's brochure.
Vivid 1930s set of this educational picture book series that presents the history of common objects, materials, and vehicles in a child's life — with the original publisher's brochure.
First edition of this delightful interactive clock book, in which Umpty Umpt (the son-in-law of Father Time) teaches children how to tell time with a moveable clock face.
First edition of this delightful interactive book on financial literacy, in which Danny Dime saves his money in a bank safe — just like the miniature one built into the book.
Modern facsimile edition of this collection of the 36 little promotional titles published by the Kansas City-based Faultless Starch Company, first published in 1889, an example of popular literacy tools in early Oklahoma and Texas.
Signed first printing of this fantastical counting book all about big numbers, as taught by Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician – with original drawing of Marvelosissimo.
Signed first US trade edition of this book of traditional nursery rhymes, newly illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
Early revised edition of this attractive illustrated chemistry textbook first published in 1873, one of J. Dorman Steele's famed series of standard texts for the classroom.
First edition of Hawthorne's second book for children, an introduction to the history of colonial New England presented in a dialogue between children and their grandfather.
First printing of this early guide to Boy Scout skills and values, published only a year after the US branch of the organization was founded – in notably intact condition.
First printing of this fantastic book about the math of saving money featuring Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician.
Inscribed first edition of this educational picture book introducing children to sign language systems, semaphore, pictograms, international symbols, and other ways of communicating without the spoken word.
First printing of this bilingual French-English picture book about a lively family, one of Michael Foreman's earliest books.
First printing of this colorful book about the history of Palestine on the eve of the establishment of Israel, with vibrant mid-century modern illustrations.
Limited edition bibliographical checklist, a follow-up and companion reference to Heartman's bibliography of New England Primers.
Third revised edition of this important bibliographical reference work on the "greatest little book" in the history of American early childhood education.
First edition of this collection of stories themed around the values of the Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, in the rare original dust jacket.
First printing of Mora's bilingual Spanish/English counting picture book, inscribed with an original drawing by illustrator Lavallee.
Inscribed first printing of this delightful book of New York numbers, including such delights as 8 soft pretzels, 14 carousel horses, and 19 pets.
First edition of this informational chapbook of various examples of hats and shoes from history and around the world.
Early edition of this French reader for young US learners, published as the cracks that would lead to the Civil War began to form.
First edition of this scarce, charming, and educational '70s guide for children on the artistry and practical craft of filmmaking.
Interesting copy with vernacular repairs of this classic work of moral rhymes for young readers, "one of the most popular children's books" of the 18th century (British Library).
First edition of this landmark work in the history of education for deaf people, especially deaf children, and focusing on articulation and lip reading.
Mid-Victorian edition of this attractive little reader that invites children to consider its many illustrations in order to enhance the moral effect of the text.
Early Republic era chapbook of this fascinatingly fatalistic little work about aging and death — a rare survival.