New York & Boston: Little Brown, (2016) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Award winning author's first picture book, a humorous story which celebrates the relationship between a father and son, boldly illustrated by Caldecott honor artist Yuyi Morales with pictures created from the remains of an antique house in Mexico. SIGNED by Alexie on the title pgae. Large square format, unpaginated. ISBN: 978-0316013727.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (c. 1911.). Hardcover - Fifth book in the series, lists to itself at front of book. Plain frontispiece. 232 pp plus 12 pp of publisher's advertisements at end.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, (1913.). Hardcover first edition - Sixth book in the series published under a Stratemeyer Syndicate house names, lists to itself at front of book. Plain frontispiece. 236 pp plus 8 pp of publisher's advertisements at end.

Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish . (2003) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Award-winning photo-essay on murals from the cave paintings to colonial church murals, to the masterpieces of Diego Rivera, Orozco and other Mexican masters, the singing walls in American cities and graffiti. The vibrant photos - three to four on each spread - vary between broad shots, close-ups of details, and images of a variety of people either creating or viewing the paintings. Most of the works are in the United States, and many are from Latino and Hispanic communities. The paintings capture the spirit, pride, and history of the individuals depicted. SIGNED on the front endpaper by Ancona with a small drawing. Oblong format. 48 pp. ISBN: 0-761451315.

New York: Orion Press (c 1958). Hardcover - A collection of 42 classic tales by this Danish author, from The Tinderbox and The Princess and The Pea to Thumbelina, The Little Mermaid, to less well known stories like Aunty and The Porter's Son. Illustrated with twenty-five full color paintings by children from 18 different nations. 355 pp.

New York: Schwartz & Wade Books (2008) dj. First edition - A poem first read by Maya Angelou at the White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony in 2005 - "it is Christmas time, a halting of hate time" - illustrated with beautiful full color illustrations, each spreading over a page and a half, by Johnson and Fancher. Oblong format. Unpaginated.

Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co, (1992). Hardcover - "The road to OZ was not an easy one for L Frank Baum. He endured personal misfortune and financial difficulties, failing at several careers before becoming a top children's author. He wrote 13 more OZ book, over 60 books in all. And despite the enduring popularity of his books, they have often been denounced as unsuitable for young readers." The life story of Baum, the man behind the magic of Oz.
Illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs. Includes bibliographical references, a selected list of L. Frank Baum's books, index. 144 pp. ISBN: 0-822549107.

New York: HarperCollins, (1991) dj. Hardcover first edition - Collection of six short stories for young readers, set in Jamaica.

New York: Orchard Books / Franklin Watts, (1988) dj. Hardcover first edition - Nine short stories by this award-winning writer and poet. Stories about children in contemporary Jamaica, written for older children and young adults. 148 pp. ISBN: 0-531057454.

Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., (c. 1942.) dj. Hardcover - "Thrilling story of how it happened that at the very moment of the attack on Pearl Harbour, Dave Dawson, Freddy Farmer and the American Volunteers won the first USA victory over the Japs." Bowen was a pilot for the Royal Flying Corps and the R.A.F. in World War I (he lied about his age), and later a test pilot, newspaperman and editor of an aviation magazine in addition to writing many action-filled books for boys. 250 pp.

Chicago: Third World Press, (1991). First edition - A simple set of "little lessons" for young people who are trying to write poetry, plus 8 poems written by Brooks for children. Originally published in 1983 by her own imprint, which was inspired by her years of teaching and experience working with independent Black publishers. 32 pp. Cover painting by Anna Tyler. ISBN: 0-883780461.

Chicago: Third World Press, (1991). First edition - A long poem written in honor of Winnie Mandela, wife of Nelson Mandela. Originally published in 1988 by her own imprint. 23 pp. Cover painting by Anna Tyler. ISBN: 0-88378050X.

New York: Harper Collins, (2001) dj. Hardcover - A middle grade novel based on a Native American legend. "Molly's father, who grew up on the Mohawk Reserve of Akwesasne, always had the best scary stories. One of her favorites was the legend of Skeleton Man, a gruesome tale about a man with such insatiable hunger he ate his own flesh before devouring those around him. But ever since her parents mysteriously vanished, those spooky tales have started to feel all too real." Illustrated. 114 pp. ISBN: 0-060290757.

New York: Orchard Books, (1999.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - From A is for Americas to Z is for Zuni, this is an alphabet book which the celebrates the cultural diversity, linguistic variety and natural beauty of all the Americas - from the icy tundra of the Arctic Circle to the palms of Argentina. It goes beyond Z to include three characters found in the Spanish language. SIGNED on the title page by both authors. Colorfully illustrated throughout. Oversized oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-531-331946.

New York: Holiday House, (2023) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - One by one the animals of the Chinese Zodiac bring their contributions for a party. SIGNED on the title page by the author with the words "Happy Reading." Illustrated with full color paintings by Paula Pang. Oblong format. Unpaginated. Recipe card laid in. ISBN: 978-0823455881.

Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, (2011.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A young boy gradually comes to understand - and appreciate - his Chinese grandfather, an expert in tai chi. SIGNED on the title page by the author with the words "Happy Reading." Illustrated with full color paintings by Yan Nascimbene and also with small drawings showing the various tai chi postures. Oblong format. Unpaginated. ISBN: 9780763646424.

Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1976. SIGNED hardcover first edition - An annotated bibliography of 190 African folklore books for both adults and children, including 40 from the United States - one which was "undertaken to reveal African sources of many familiar tales found in this country and the West Indies." Foreword by Virginia Haviland. A presentation copy, INSCRIBED on the title page "To... with all my best wishes and affection. Peggy" Illustrated. Index. x,161 pp. Publisher's press release is laid in.

London: Faber & Gwyer Limited, (1929). SIGNED hardcover first edition - An adaptation of some of the stories contained in the first nine books of the Bible from Genesis to David slaying Goliath by this noted author and poet - As he comments in his introduction, this was written with the hope that despite all of its shortcomings, it might inspire young readers to return to the bible itself. A lovely edition, one of only 300 copies, printed on English handmade paper, and bound in quarter-vellum over aubergine cloth, with a woodcut illustrtion on the title page, gilt decoration on front cover, gilt lettering on spine, top edge gilt. This copy is numbered 107 and SIGNED by de la Mare on the limitation page. xiv, 397 pp.

New York: Gulliver Books / Harcourt, (2004) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A selection of bird stories from around the world collected by Howard Norman and illustrated in beautiful full color (with colored pencil and watercolor on Bristol board) by Caldecott award-winning artists Leo and Diane Dillon (Leo was the first Black US American to receive this award). SIGNED on the title page by both Leo and Diane Dillon. Includes a 4 pp note by Norman about the stories and the selection process - "laughter, argument, friendship." Slightly oblong format. ix, 78 pp. ISBN: 0-152019820.

Rahway, NJ: The Mershon Company, (1905, c 1899). Hardcover - Adventure story for older boys which begins with an accident on a coast schooner voyaging from Panama to California in 1868. Glossy frontispiece. 289 pp plus 2 pp publisher's ads

Mankato, MN: Creative Education, 2006. Hardcover first edition - Written for older children, this is a brief biography and look at the legend of Martha Jane Cannary, who became known as Calamity Jane, including her experiences as a scout for General Custer and her years with Bufffalo Bill. Large format, illustrated throughout with vintage photographs. Reference, index. 48 pp. ISBN: 1583413375.

Mankato, MN: Creative Education, 2006. Hardcover first edition - Written for older children, this is a brief biography and look at the legend of Phoebe Ann Moses, born in Ohio in 1860, who became known as Annie Oakley, a tiny woman who became one of the best sharpshooters of all time. Large format, illustrated throughout with vintage photographs. References, index. 48 pp. ISBN: 1583413340.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, (c 1894). Hardcover - A collection of stories by this journalist and folklorist, who was best known for the Uncle Remus stories. Brief introduction in which Harris explains that the stories fall in three categories - some were part of Black folklore, but were not included in the Uncle Remus stories, others were from South Georgia with roots in England, and some were inventions. A lovely production illustrated with a frontispiece with a tissue guard and 31 internal full page plates on glossy stock by Oliver Herford. All edges tinted green. 230 pp.

New York: Macmillan, (1979) dj. Hardcover - An adaptation of the original story written by Hoffman in 1816, one which adds back parts left out by the ballet. Illustrated with many soft full page black and white drawings by Kay Chorao. 62 pp. plus a final drawing. ISBN: 0-525362452.

New York: Franklin Watts, (1968) dj. Hardcover first edition - A retelling for children of this famous story written by Hoffman in 1816, which inspired the ballet of the same name. The English version is based on translation by Olga Kuthanova of the text by E. Pitilka. Illustrated throughout with full color paintings and decorations by Dagmar Berkova. Large format. 64 pp. ISBN: 0-525362452.

Alamo, CA: PhotoHutch, (2009). SIGNED hardcover first edition - "Flying Through the ABCs with Fun Feathered Friends " - a beautiful and informative book, illustrated with over 60 full color photographs of North American birds. Includes a "who's who challenge" and several pages of additional facts about the birds. SIGNED on the title page and dated in the year of publication. Square format, 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0982492505.

Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Co., (1950). Hardcover first edition - Authorized Edition. Illustrated throughout by Andrew Benson, illustrated endpapers. Bound in tan cloth with red lettering and red and blue decorations. 250 pp.

New York: Richard R. Smith Inc, (1930). Hardcover first edition - Written for older children, this contains fifteen brief biographies of women ranging from Florence Nightingale, Lady Astor, Rosa Bonheur and Lucy Larcom, Sarojini Naidu, Gertrude Bell, Marie Curie, Jane Addams and more. An interesting selection of young girls and women to hold up as models. 120 pp.