Signed first printing of this new adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story about the beauty of being yourself, with delightful illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney – winner of a 2000 Caldecott Honor.
First printing of the Caldecott award-winning Madeline book, in which a dog saves the day – an unusually nice copy, rare in this condition.
First printing of this charming epistolary novel that illuminates the struggles of growing up, through letters between young Leigh Botts and his favorite author.
Inscribed first printing of this easy reader autobiography of the award-winning children's book creator — which itself was a Newbery Honor.
Second printing of this Coretta Scott King Award honor-winning retelling of a West African folktale of a hunter poised to receive his comeuppance from a number of angry animals.
Inscribed uncorrected proof of this delightful book written in an invented bug language, following a community of insects as they enjoy a growing plant – a Caldecott Honor book.
Signed first edition, first printing of this Caldecott Honor book by the author, illustrator, theatre designer, and veteran cover artist for THE NEW YORKER.
First printing of "one of the first children's books to feature South American folktales from indigenous peoples" (Library of Congress) — inscribed by multiple-Pulitzer-winner Carl Sandburg, to whom the book is dedicated.
Inscribed early printing of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning story of a young Black girl's journey to learn to love herself.
First printing of this sweet story of an invisible dog who slowly finds his shape, a Caldecott Honor book.
First printing of this charmingly minimalist story of a little old lady's day fishing.
First printing of the second Jahdu book of Harlem-based mythologies – this copy inscribed by Hamilton to Elizabeth Shub, one of the editors with whom Hamilton was working on M.C. HIGGINS, THE GREAT which would go on to win the Newbery Medal.
First printing of this early Caldecott winner, the story of a little Chinese girl who is determined to show that she belongs at the New Year Fair – in notably sharp condition.
First printing of one of the most beloved horse stories ever told, winner of a 1948 Newbery Honor — an exceptionally beautiful copy.
Scarce first printing of this Newbery Honor, a set of nine biographical vignettes about the itinerant apple planter of US legend.
Signed first printing of the story of how clever Hershel outwits a band of goblins that have set up camp in a synagogue, the recipient of a 1990 Caldecott Honor.
First printing of this colorful retelling of the beloved folktale and song, one of the rarest Caldecott Medal winners.
First edition, first issue of the first book to win the Caldecott Medal, a brilliant copy.
First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning portrait of life in rural Florida, touching on the hardships of the poor residents of a small town and the ongoing conflict between farmers and ranchers.
First edition of this Caldecott Honor book, the story of a little orphaned fish who demonstrates that there is power in numbers.
Signed first printing of this story about growing up in the segregated US South and the importance of belonging, winner of the 2002 Coretta Scott King Award.
Signed later printing of this story of a girl who wants to dance with the wind – winner of a 1989 Caldecott Honor and the 1989 Coretta Scott King Award.
First printing of this Newbery Honor-winning collection of 25 stories of beginnings, with vibrant and evocative illustrations by Barry Moser – with autograph note from Virginia Hamilton laid in.
Inscribed early printing of this Newbery Honor-winning collection of 25 stories of beginnings, with vibrant and evocative illustrations by Barry Moser.
First printing of this Caldecott Medal-winning story of a fisherman's daughter whose daydreams get a little boy into trouble.
