THE UGLY DUCKLING
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.
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.
Rare first printing of this Coretta Scott King Award-winning story of a young Black heroin addict's struggles.
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.
Signed first Dillons-illustrated edition of the Newbery Award-winning magical realism tale of a young Black girl's efforts to feed her community during the Great Depression – the final book the Dillons illustrated together before Leo's death in 2012.
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.
Inscribed early printing of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning story of a young Black girl's middle-school journey to learn to love herself.
First printing of this charmingly minimalist story of a little old lady's day fishing.
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 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.
First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning novel, in the first issue jacket (without the award sticker), a coming of age tale set on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning novel, warmly inscribed to fellow author Barbara Elleman.
First printing of this Newbery Medal-winning story of childhood set in a tiny Texas town, following 10-year-old Lucky as she seeks a "higher power" after hearing the phrase while listening in to an AA meeting.
Signed first printing of this collection of original spooky stories set in the American South, the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor.
Signed first printing of this Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning adaptation of a West Indian folktale full of "romance, intrigue, and incomparable courage" (jacket), with rich illustrations by Brian Pinkney.
Signed first printing of this lovely retelling of one of Aesop's best-known fables — winner of the 2010 Caldecott Medal.