A.B.C. BOOK OF ANIMALS AT PLAY
(1929)
First printing of this giant, colorful ABC and counting book, featuring a number of unexpected animals.
US American
TOODLE'S ABC
[circa 1915]
Large linen alphabet and picture book illustrated in the style of Frances Brundage.
TOY ABC LAND
1935
Delightful Depression-era alphabet, with each letter represented by toys and fun activities.
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
GO HANG A SALAMI! I'M A LASAGNA HOG!
(1991)
Signed first printing of this funnybone-tickling work about palindromes, words or phrases that are spelled the same forwards and backwards.
IF SNOW FALLS
(1982)
First printing of this magical winter tale of Santa preparing for Christmas.
MILO'S HAT TRICK
(2001)
First printing of this magical misadventure involving a bear, a missing hat, and an unlucky magician.
NOTHING
(2007)
Signed first printing of this rather conceptual examination of the literal value of NOTHING in the modern world.
THE RETIRED KID
(2008)
Signed first printing of this extremely relatable story of a young boy who moves to a retirement home to get away from his responsibilities – with original drawing of Brian, the titular kid.
THE RETURN OF FREDDY LEGRAND
(1992)
Signed first printing of this story of a talented but slightly unlucky pilot, who is twice rescued by an unexpected pair of aviation enthusiasts.
SMART FELLER FART SMELLER
(2006)
Signed first printing of this hilarious book of Spoonerisms, phrases created when you flip-flop the initial sounds of two words - with original drawing.
TERRIFIC
(2005)
Signed first printing of this story of a pessimistic, grumpy old man who meets his match in a resourceful parrot.
Z GOES HOME
(2003)
Signed first printing of this largely wordless alphabet picture book, the story of the letter Z's commute home after a long day of being the first letter in "zoo".
POTCH & POLLY
(2002)
First printing of the hilarious story of a man whose guardian angel is a clown.
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 TIN SOLDIER
1945
Charming midcentury edition of the fairy tale classic, printed in large type with pictorial borders.
BUTTONS
(1938)
First printing of this heartwarming story of a handsome cat's journey from the alley to a loving home — rare in a beautifully intact original jacket.
ALL FOR THE NEWBORN BABY
(2000)
First printing of this retelling of the many gifts the world gives the baby Jesus, illustrated with page layouts that evoke illuminated manuscripts — with a signed bookplate tipped in.
OUR FATHERS HAD POWERFUL SONGS
(1974)
First printing of this collection of poems inspired by the songs and legends of Western Native American tribes – winner of the AIGA Book of the Year award for Kubinyi's beautiful illustrations.
MADELINE'S RESCUE
1953
First printing of the Caldecott award-winning Madeline book, in which a dog saves the day – an unusually nice copy, rare in this condition.
THE TREE THAT RAINS
(1994)
First printing of this retelling of the flood myth of the Huichol people of Mexico, illustrated in a style inspired by the traditional art of Central America.
SPOTTED EAGLE & BLACK CROW
(1993)
First printing of this retelling of a Lakota legend of the importance of remaining true to your values, as demonstrated by the tale of a pair of brothers in love with the same woman.
A VERY BRAVE WITCH
(2006)
Signed first printing of this Halloween tale of a young witch who decides to see for herself why they say humans are so scary – and makes a friend along the way.
ANNIE AND THE WILD ANIMALS
1985
First printing of this charming tale of a little girl whose search for a friend leads her to meet some rather unsuitable forest creatures.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR DUCK
(1988)
Signed first printing, with additional publisher's proof, of this Southwestern birthday extravaganza, in which little DUCK's friends throw him a party befitting a waterfowl – with original drawing by Jan Brett.
