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IN JACK'S MIND.
Edition: First printing, a large paperback original.
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.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 52190More details Price: $20.00 -
THE LAND OF SMAERD.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)
Book ID: 60548More details Price: $25.00 -
SEA BONES.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)
Book ID: 72825More details Price: $30.00 -
PENGUINS, PENGUINS, EVERYWHERE!
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 44770More details Price: $25.00 -
DINOSAUR BONES.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)
Book ID: 73253More details Price: $35.00 -
MAC UNDERCOVER: Mac B., Kid Spy.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in illustrated boards.
Book ID: 74984More details Price: $27.50 -
THE TERRIBLE TWO.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
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.
Condition: Very near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (some wear at the top of the spine)
Book ID: 83951More details Price: $21.00 -
THE TERRIBLE TWO GET WORSE.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated boards.
Book ID: 75916More details Price: $25.00 -
LEO, A GHOST STORY.
Edition: 2nd printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 65006More details Price: $30.00 -
COUNT THE MONKEYS.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 58510More details Price: $32.50 -
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Orchard Books/ Scholastic, (2022) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A retelling with a twist of this classic Norwegian folk tale, with wonderful full color illustrations by Jon Klassen. SIGNED on the title page by both Barnett and Klassen. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 978-1338673845.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)
Book ID: 86232More details Price: $50.00 -
THE DAY THE STONES WALKED: A Tale of Easter Island.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket (crease to lower edge of back cover of dj)
Book ID: 69016More details Price: $15.00 -
POST-OFFICE POP-GUNS (Being the Sixth Book of the Series.)
Edition: First edition.
Condition: Good condition in stamped dark green boards with gilt decorations and titling on the spine. Previous owner's name dated 1865 on title page. Some wear to the corners and ends of the spine, scattered light foxing throughout, but mostly in the margins. Reprinted many times, this is uncommon in the first edition.
Book ID: 50877More details Price: $50.00 -
PETER AND THE SHADOW THIEVES.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
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.
Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers (a new copy)
Book ID: 43044More details Price: $30.00 -
ESCAPE FROM THE CARNIVALE: A Never Land Book.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
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.
Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers (a new copy)
Book ID: 43043More details Price: $27.50 -
JOY MONEY
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: VG+/VG+.
Book ID: 8116More details Price: $18.00 -
A COAL MINER'S BRIDE: the Diary of Anetka Kaminska.
Edition: First printing.
Condition: Fine in illustrated boards.
Book ID: 84164More details Price: $15.00 -
THE SIGN OF THE SEAHORSE: A Story of Greed and High Adventure in Two Acts.
Edition: First US printing.
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.
Condition: Near fine in very good dust jacket (closed tear at upper edge of back cover of dj.)
Book ID: 67269More details Price: $20.00 -
TRUCKDOGS: A Novel in Four Bites.
Edition: First US printing.
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.
Condition: Good only (corners somewhat bumped), no dust jacket.
Book ID: 66654More details Price: $19.50 -
IMPS, DEMONS, HOBGOBLINS, WITCHES, FAIRIES & ELVES.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Pantheon, (1984.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A book for children and adults - includes an account of the doings of such beings as the Witch of Secret Good Deeds and the Wicked Witch of the West, of tiny gremlins, and sly jack-o-lantern's, the tooth fairy, a retelling of fairy tales, and stories from Shakespeare, the devil in all his names and guardian angels - Author's note. Unpaginated, slightly oversized square format. ISBN: 0-394-859634.
Condition: Fine in very good dust jacket (price-clipped, some edgewear to the dj, esp at the ends of the spine.)
Book ID: 84467More details Price: $20.00 -
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Ner fine in glossy illustrated boards in a fine dust jacket (prev owner's name, covered and inconspicuous.)
Book ID: 35101More details Price: $18.00 -
YUMMY YOGA: Playful Poses & Tasty Treats.
Edition: First printing.
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.
Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)
Book ID: 76962More details Price: $20.00 -
PATRICIA CROSSES TOWN.
Edition: Illustrated library binding.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. A young black girl is sent against her wishes to a newly integrated school across town.
Condition: Very good - some rubbing and fading to the covers, contents fine.
Book ID: 15316More details Price: $12.00 -
THE WIZARD OF OZ.
Edition: First thus.
Chicago: Reilly & Lee, (1956). Hardcover - A new edition of the first of the Oz books, with the original illustrations by W. W. Denslow, issued in honor of the 100th anniversary of Baum's birth. 237 pp plus a Note to readers at end of book by Edward Wagenkneght dated in 1956 and a 2 page list of the Oz books through #39. Illustrated endpapers.
Condition: Near fine in sturdy illustrated boards.
Book ID: 87524More details Price: $30.00 -
THE MARVELLOUS LAND OF OZ.
Edition: First thus.
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.
Condition: Very near fine in a very good dustjacket (some foxing to the top edge of the textblock)
Book ID: 76691More details Price: $35.00 -
THE WIZARD OF OZ.
Edition: Reprint.
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.
Condition: Very good in a good dust jacket (some edgewear to dj, chip to upper edge of back cover, price-clipped).
Book ID: 87525More details Price: $20.00 -
THE TIN WOODMAN OF OZ: Little Golden Book 159.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Simon & Schuster, (1952). Hardcover first edition - An authorized version of this classic story illustrated in full color and three color drawings by Harry McNaught. Golden Books #159. "A" in gutter of last page.
Condition: Very good overall - some wear to the covers, contents clean, gold foil spine covering (which gave these books their name) has very minor wear at the ends.
Book ID: 89070More details Price: $21.50 -
THE ROAD TO OZ: Little Golden Book 144.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Simon & Schuster, (1951). Hardcover first edition - An authorized version of this classic story illustrated in full color and three color pictures by Harry McNaught. Golden Books #144. "A" in gutter of last page.
Condition: Very good overall - minor wear to the covers, contents clean, previous owner's name stamped inside front cover, gold foil spine covering (which gave these books their name) has very minor wear at the ends.
Book ID: 89072More details Price: $18.50 -
THE EMERALD CITY OF OZ: Little Golden Book 151.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Simon & Schuster, (1952). Hardcover first edition - An authorized version of this classic story illustrated in full color and three color pictures by Harry McNaught. Golden Books #151. "A" on last page.
Condition: Fair condition only - some wear to the covers, crinkling and bleeding onto the lower margins of most pages, gold foil spine covering (which gave these books their name) worn at the ends. Still, a rather uncommon book.
Book ID: 89071More details Price: $10.00 -
THE ROAD TO OZ.
Edition: First thus.
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.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 77621More details Price: $35.00
