THE OLD WOMAN AND THE RED PUMPKIN: A BENGALI FOLK TALE
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.
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.
First edition of this collection of songs of the Chippewa tribe arranged in musical notation and translated into English.
Two original publisher's proofs for this delightfully kinetic children's book, with McPhail's illustrations represented in slightly different states.
First printing of this retelling of an indigenous Alaskan folk tale about the importance of charity, inspired by Glo Coalson's time spent in the arctic circle village of Kotzebue.
First printing of this dreamy tale of a peaceful country where the sun never sets that is visited by an unusual cat-bird-blimp hybrid.
First printing of this collection of poignant and humorous vignettes about injustices experienced by children at the hands of adults.
Signed first printing of this gift book for teachers, imbued with Harlin Quist quirkiness.
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.
First US edition of this stunningly psychedelic picture book about two astronauts at the mercy of an evil space octopus, and how they make him pay for his misdeeds.
Signed first printing of this modern fairy tale of China, in which a princess with super strength competes with her unworthy suitors.
First edition of this heretofore unrecorded work by award-winning artist Michael Foreman, a short and slightly surreal reflection on the battle against pollution, originally produced for PEGASUS, the in-house publication of Mobile Oil.
Signed first printing of this picture book that follows an episode from the epic JOURNEY TO THE WEST, which finds Monkey and a trio of wizards competing to show off the best magic.
Signed first printing of this rather surreal tale of how a massive food fight saves the animal kingdom.
First Australian edition of this delightful story of a battle of wits between a father and son over the onerous duty of drying dishes – with a darling manuscript note to a young boy from a family friend.
First printing of this rather surreal anti-war picture book, with Peter Maxian illustrations by award-winning artist Michael Foreman.
First printing of this magical picture book that tells the story of a magical being who wishes to "make" a friend – literally.
First US edition of this visceral picture book told from the point of view of a whale killed to support the greed of man.
First US paperback edition of this visceral picture book told from the point of view of a whale killed to support the greed of man.
First printing of this tale of bunny love that follows a young rabbit married couple as they adapt to their new life together.
Signed first printing of this sweet little book of secret fort construction inspiration.
Signed first UK edition of this collection of fairy tale favorites and lesser-known Brothers Grimm stories, illustrated by award-winning artist Nonny Hogrogian.
First printing of this delightful collection of feline poetry, warmly inscribed by both David Kherdian and Nonny Hogrogian with original drawing of a cat.
Inscribed first printing of this English translation of a Russian Cinderella story, featuring a magical talking doll and Baba Yaga.
First Nicole Claveloux-illustrated edition of the tale of a wooden doll who strikes out on her own after her owner is mean to her.
First American edition of this scarce and striking interpretation of the opera from the noted Japanese artist.