TEETOCK AND PEEKO
[circa 1935]
Utterly disarming handmade children's book, detailing the story of the titular monkeys.
Original Artwork
THE WATER HOLE
(2001)
Signed first US edition of this beautifully-illustrated book that encourages young readers to solve puzzles, count animals, and learn to read in the setting of a watering hole under threat.
A MY NAME IS ALICE
(1984)
First printing inscribed by the illustrator with an original drawing (of a mouse and star) of this charming color-illustrated narrative ABC book.
A CHANGE OF PLANS
(1982)
First printing, inscribed by the illustrator with an original drawing (echoing the cover image) of this charming color-illustrated picture book.
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.
LITTLE RED BIRD
(2008)
Signed first edition of this story of a curious pet bird who is torn between being outdoors and the home that she knows – with original drawing.
WHO IS MELVIN BUBBLE?
(2006)
Signed first edition of this humorous exploration of how different people see the same thing – with original drawing.
Original art: "Seal Swimming" from THE RAGGEDY ANIMAL BOOK
[no later than 1928]
Original finished pen-and-ink drawing signed by Cady, used in THE RAGGEDY ANIMAL BOOK published by Rand McNally in 1928.
ABBY
(1973)
First printing of Caines's first picture book, about a Black child who loves hearing the story of her adoption – inscribed by the illustrator with an original drawing of a little kid's face.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
1950
Spectacular first printing of the d'Aulaires' illustrated biography of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, with charming original watercolor and inscription.
COLUMBUS
1955
Inscribed first printing of this picture book hagiography of the Italian explorer, presenting various historically dubious details as fact in the service of bolstering the mid-century US identity — with an original drawing of Columbus by the artists.
Illustration Photo Proofs for LITTLE APPALOOSA
[not after 1949]
Original photo proofs of Berta and Elmer Hader's 1949 LITTLE APPALOOSA, the story of a boy and his spotted pony – evidence of the pre-production process for a mid-century picture book.
THE BOOK OF FAIRIES
(2000)
Signed first printing of this collection of classic fairy stories, including Thumbelina, The Goblin Market, and The Flower-Babies – with an enchanting large original drawing of a grinning mushroom.
THE RELUCTANT DRAGON
(1983)
Signed first Hague-illustrated edition of this modern fairy tale of an unexpectedly friendly (if rather lazy) dragon – with original drawing of the titular dragon.
ALPHABEARS
(1984)
Inscribed first printing of this charming teddy bear ABC, with an original drawing by illustrator Michael Hague.
THE LEGEND OF THE VEERY BIRD
(1985)
Signed first printing of this bittersweet story of the magical origin of a common songbird – with a large original drawing of a fairy child in 3/4 view.
THE OWL AND THE PUSSY-CAT AND OTHER NONSENSE POEMS
(1995)
Signed first Hague-illustrated edition of this collection of several of Lear's best nonsense poems – with a tremendous original drawing of a cat.
CINDERELLA, and Other Tales from Perrault
(1989)
Signed first printing of this beautifully-illustrated edition of some of Perrault's most beloved fairy tales, including Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, and of course Cinderella – with original drawing of an enchanted pumpkin.
COUNTRY, CAT CITY, CAT
(1978)
First printing of this delightful collection of feline poetry, warmly inscribed by both David Kherdian and Nonny Hogrogian with original drawing of a cat.
ASTER AARDVARK'S ALPHABET ADVENTURES
(1997)
First printing, inscribed by the illustrator with a large original drawing (of a pig) of this charmingly color-illustrated picture book about an aardvark who dislikes the alphabet.
BEST FRIENDS
(1986)
Inscribed first printing with an original drawing (of a dog) of this charming color-illustrated holiday tale.
THE CHRISTMAS WITCH
(1992)
Inscribed first printing with an original drawing (of a witch) of this charming color-illustrated holiday tale.
JOHNNY APPLESEED
(1988)
Inscribed first printing of this wonderful story about John "Appleseed" Chapman, along with an inscribed copy of the proof.
THE MISSING MITTEN MYSTERY
(2000)
Signed first printing of this retelling of Kellogg's earlier MYSTERY OF THE MISSING RED MITTEN, with all-new illustrations – with original drawing of a snowman.
MUCH BIGGER THAN MARTIN
(1976); (1978)
Signed first edition of this story of a little brother whose wish to be taller leads to hilarious consequences – with a copy of the first softcover edition, each with original drawing of Henry.
