Chicago: Albert Whitman & Company, 1954. Hardcover first edition - Charming story of a young boy in a fishing village in Mexico, who learns to take responsiblity for his actions, illustrated in both full-color and black and white by the author. Illustrated endpapers. Bound in blue cloth with full color, full-size illustrated paste-down on front cover. Larger format, unpaginated.

Martin Pearl Publishing, (2010.). SIGNED first edition - A charming story of a young cat who got lost, was rescued and eventually adopted and then appointed himself the protector of his new family. If you've ever wondered what your cat might be thinking about, this may give you some clues. SIGNED on the title page by the author with the word "Dream!" Large format, unpaginated. Promotional postcard laid in. ISBN: 9780981482255.

Kirkland, WA: Know Wonder Publishing, (2008) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The land of Smaerd (dreams spelled backward) is a land where all things are possible, SIGNED on the title page by the illustrator Bryn Barnard with the words "Believe in your dreams." Large oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 9780615181127.

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (2007.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - "Colorful collage images and whimsical verse [combine] to make this a funny, bouncy, informative introduction to the world of penguins." The simple text makes this book perfect for the youngest readers, but the array of penguin facts including the "Penguin Parade" with information on all 17 penguin species makes it an ideal choice for older readers as well." SIGNED on the title page with a drawing. Slightly oversized format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-8118-5664X.

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (2001.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - "With a lively rhyming text and vibrant paper collage illustrations, author-artist Barner shakes the dust off the bones found in museums to bring dinosaurs back to life." Colorful and filled with fun dinosaur facts, SIGNED on the title page and dated in the year of publication. Square format, unpaginated. ISBN: 9780811831581.

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (2015.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Filled with colorful illustrations and "incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, plus an underwater informational chart" SIGNED by the author/illustrator on the title page and dated in the year of publication. Square format, unpaginated. ISBN: 978-1452125008.

New York: Scholastic / Orchard Books, (2018). Hardcover first edition - The first book in a humorous new series of early chapter books - "Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid. And while he was a kid, he was a spy. Not just any spy. But a spy...for the Queen of England. . . with fascinating historical facts masterfully sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history and humor." SIGNED by Mac Barnett on the title page. Tri-color (orange and blue) illustrations by Mike Lowery throughout. 150 pp. ISBN: 978-1338143591.

New York: Amulet Books / Harry N. Abrams, (2016). SIGNED hardcover first edition - The second book in this series for early readers about two terrible pranksters at school - a series "that celebrates inventiveness, friendship, and the power of teamwork - for good, or for terrible." SIGNED by Mac Barnett opposite the half title page. Illustrated with drawings by Kevin Cornell. 217 pp. ISBN: 978-1419716805.

New York: Amulet Books / Harry N. Abrams, (2015). SIGNED first edition - The first book in this series for early readers about two terrible pranksters at school - a series "that celebrates inventiveness, friendship, and the power of teamwork - for good, or for terrible." SIGNED by Jory John on the title page. Illustrated with drawings by Kevin Cornell. 220 pp.

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (2015) dj. SIGNED hardcover - A charming story, a collaboration between an award winning writer and illustrator. The New York Times named this one of the 10 best illustrated books of the year and it described it as having " so much depth: a fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, and interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is integrally and sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination." SIGNED opposite the title page by the illustrator Christian Robinson with a small drawing. The illustrations are all in shades of blue. Unpaginated. ISBN: 978-1452131566.

New York: Disney / Hyperion, (2013) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A very humorous counting book, with dangers encountered on every page -from cobra snakes to lumberjacks, all of which get in the way of actually counting the monkeys. Illustrated by Kevin Cornell. SIGNED and DATED in Oct 2013 on the title page by the author, Mac Barnett. Oversized square format, unpaginated. ISBN: 9781423160656.

New York: Philomel Books, (2007) dj. Hardcover first edition - "Pico's father isn't like the other fathers on Easter Island. Instead of building boats or hunting octopus, he sculpts the giant stone figures that he believes, in times of trouble, will rise and walk. Impossible, thinks Pico, until the Great Wave crashes into the island." Illustrated in full color by William Low. Author's note. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 978-0399242632.

New York: Hyperion Books for Children, (2006.). SIGNED first edition - The adventures of Peter Pan's friends on Mollusk Island. The second collaboration between these two authors, and the first written for younger children. SIGNED by BOTH authors - by Ridley Pearson on the half title page and by Dave Barry on the title page. Not illustrated. Disney editions. 115 pp.

New York: Hyperion Books for Children - Disney Editions, (2006.). SIGNED first edition - The second book in this highly praised series for older children which tells of the early adventures of Peter Pan. In this, he leaves Mollusk Island and travels with Tinkerbelle to the cold, damp and dangerous streets of London. SIGNED by Ridley Pearson on the title page. 541 pp.

New York: Duell, Sloan & Pearce, 1965. Hardcover first edition - "A lot of money is worry money, but a little money is joy money." Ways for children to earn "joy money" illustrated with drawings by Kelly Oechsli.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1992. dj. Hardcover first edition - A tale of life among the fragile but beautiful coral reefs, told in rhyme and gorgeously illustrated with Base's wonderfully detailed paintings. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-8109-38251.

New York: Amulet Books (Harry Abrams), (2004) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - "It's an animal with an engine. Or is it a car with floppy ears and a wet nose? This is the world of TruckDogs." Illustrated with full color plates. Glossary. INSCRIBED on the half title page and signed by Base with a small drawing and dated in the year of publication. 145 pp. ISBN: 0-810950316.

New York: Atheneum, 1993. dj. Hardcover first edition - A beautifully illustrated version of this song,issued 100 years after the trip Bates took to Colorado and the top of Pike's Peak, which inspired her to write this. Each impressionistic painting by Waldman is a double page full color picture of one of the wonders of the United States - natural and manmade. Identification of the scenes at the back of the book; the words and music (by Samuel A. Ward) to the song printed in deep purple on lilac endpapers. Unpaginated, large format. ISBN: 0-689-318618.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, (2019) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A fun introduction to yoga and healthy foods, illustrated with colorful photographs by Bonnie Stevens. The photographs "feature a diverse group of kids demonstrating yoga poses. On the opposite sides of the spreads, imaginatively sculpted fruits and vegetables mirror the same poses! Lift the gatefold flaps to find simple, child-friendly recipes incorporating all of the healthy ingredients featured in each photo." SIGNED on the title page by Joy Bauer. Includes additional information on the poses. Unpaginated, square format. ISBN: 978-1419738241.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. A young black girl is sent against her wishes to a newly integrated school across town.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (c 1956) dj. Hardcover - A title in the "Illustrated Junior Library" series. Illustrated by Evelyn Copelman with black and white drawings "adapted from the famous pictures by W. W. Denslow." 205 pp. Full color endpapers.

New York & London: Dutton / J M Dent & Sons Ltd, (1969) dj. Hardcover first edition - The second book in the Oz series, originally published in 1904, and the first printing of this edition which features a frontispiece and three internal full-page color illustrations and 47 black and white drawings by B. S. Biro. The special design of red and cream illustrated boards and endpapers was by Alexander H. Williamson. Number 78 in the C.I.C. (Children's Illustrated Classics) series. 164 pp plus 4 pp of ads for other books in this series. ISBN: 0-460050788.

New York: William H. Morrow / Books of Wonder, (1991) dj. Hardcover first edition - A handsome facsimile edition of this book originally published in 1909. Includes 126 of John R. Neill's original pen-and-ink drawings. New afterword for this edition by Peter Glassman. Printed on varying shades of pastel-colored paper. Top edge gilt. 267 pp. ISBN: 0-688-09997-1.

New York: Little Simon, (1985). Hardcover first edition - A rather uncommon edition of this much beloved story, illustrated by Allen Atkinson with 10 striking full color plates and numerous black and white drawings (some also full page) and decorations. A title in the Simon & Schuster Classics series. Green ribbon marker bound in. All edges gilt. 155 pp. ISBN: 0-671605097.

Los Angeles: HP Books, (1985). First edition - A comprehensive overview of all things Oz since L. Frank Baum first created this wonderful world in 1900 - an entertaining trip through the original Oz books, with profiles of all of the characters, other publications, musicals, plays, and films, including Disney and Oz. Illustrated throughout, mostly in full color. Large format. Appendices. 96 pp. ISBN: 0-895864150.

Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Co., (c 1939). Based on the original and complete story, illustrated with line drawings by Henry Vallely. The first 7 drawings have been neatly colored in, in part or completely, by a previous owner. Whitman # 708, measures approximately 11 inches tall by 8 3/4 wide. 48 pp.

New York: Henry Holt, (1982) dj. Hardcover - A lovely edition of this classic story, illustrated in full color - including two page spreads, full page paintings and smaller illustrations - by Michael Hague. 219 pp. ISBN: 0-805002219.

New York: Schocken Books, (1985) dj. Hardcover first edition - Back in print after more than 40 years, this is a collection of light-hearted Oz stories, written for younger children, none of which appeared in Baum's other Oz books. Illustrated with color plates, including some double page spreads, by John R. Neill, the original Oz illustrator. Introduction by Michael Patrick Hearn. xiv, 145 pp. ISBN: 0-805240055.

New York: Del Rey / Ballantine, (1985). First edition - The 15th book in this series founded on and continuing the famous Oz stories by Baum. When this book was originally published in 1921, it was presented as compiled from notes left by Baum but it was actually entirely the work of Thompson; this edition is the first in which Ruth Plumly Thompson appears on the cover and title page as the author. Illustrated with black and white drawings by John R. Neil. Double page map. 263 pp. ISBN: 0-345315847.