New York: Harper Collins, (1993) dj. Hardcover first edition - Retells six sky legends from Taoist mythology for children, illustrated with full page black and white drawings by Vo-Dinh Mai. Author's note, guide to pronunciation of Vietnamese names. xii, 103 pp. ISBN: 0-060230002.

New York: Benziger Brothers, (1900). Hardcover first edition - A short novel for children, a story of dangers met and overcome, by this American author of Catholic literature in the early 20th century who was primarily known for her writing for children. Frontispiece. 134 pp.

New York: Dial Press, (1982) dj. Hardcover first edition - Written for younger readers, and inspired by true stories, this tells the love stories of three couples and their fights for freedom from slavery - Ras and Sally, Forrest and Maria, and Ellen and William Craft. Notes. 149 pp. ISBN: 0-803784910.

Middleton, WI: Pleasant Company, (1989.) dj. SIGNED hardcover - The first book in the American Girls series about Molly, set in 1944 when Molly's father is caring for wounded soldiers, her mother busy with the Red Cross and her life is turned upside down. Illustrated in full color by Nick Backes. Also includes several pages of information about life on the homefront in 1944. 59 pp. Postcard to request catalogue still intact. ISBN: 0-93729506x.

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: Young Scott Books, (1968) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The second collaboration between this author and artist on Brer Rabbit stories. This collection includes three of these folk tales, originally brought to this country by slaves from Africa and re-created by Rees in rhymed verse with Gorey's wonderful illustrations. Includes "Fishing for Suckers," "Brer Fox Bags a Lesson," and "Brer Rabbit's Visit to Aunt Mammy-Bammy." SIGNED by Gorey on the title page. Oblong format. Unpaginated.

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.

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.

New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, (1978) dj. Hardcover first edition - A delightful cookbook for children which includes easy ways to prepare 19 vegetables, either raw or lightly cooked, from onions to tomatoes to broccoli and more, with historical notes on their origins and information about the vitamins and minerals they contain. Illustrated with drawings by Tom Huffman. Square format. 38 pp. ISBN: 0-698204662.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1943, 1944. First edition - Two titles in the Lift-the-Flap Series - the outer half of each page needs to be opened to reveal where the babies are or which animals are being fed. Rather uncommon and fun, early books written and illustrated by H. A. Rey, creator of Curious George. Small format, 6" x 5 1/2", in paper covers with burgundy cloth spine. The front covers act as the title page. Set of TWO books.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1943. First edition - A title in the Lift-the-Flap Series - the outer half of each page needs to be opened to reveal where the babied are. A fun, early book, written and illustrated by H. A. Rey, creator of Curious George. Small format, 6" x 5 1/2", in paper covers with burgundy cloth spine. The front cover acts as the title page.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1944. First edition - Two children follow the Zookeeper as he walks around feeding the animals - seals, giraffe, zebras and more. A title in the Lift-the-Flap Series - the outer half of each page needs to be opened to reveal what and who is being fed. A fun, early book, written and illustrated by H.A.Rey, creator of Curious George. Small format, 6" x 5 1/2", in paper covers with burgundy cloth spine. The front cover acts as the title page.

Boston: D.C. Heath, 1894 (c 1893). Hardcover first edition - A book designed to interest children in the study of nature. Has information for the teacher at the end of each chapter. Illustrated with small drawings. iii, 107 pp plus 10 pp publisher's catalogue. Bound in tan illustrated paper covered boards with darker brown cloth spine.

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: American Artists Group, (1941) dj. Hardcover first edition - A Christmas Story illustrated with drawings by Witold Gordon. One of a series of American Artists Group Gift Books (last title listed on dj flap) Small format, just 5 inches wide, 6 1/2 inches tale, bound in illustrated boards. 32 pp.

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.

Greenwich, CT: New York Graphic Society Publishers, (1964) dj. Hardcover first edition - A work of historical fiction for older children, one which tells the story of the appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe to young Martin Aguilar in 1531, and its importance in Mexican history. Illustrated with full color paintings by the Mexican artist, Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo. Slightly oversized square format. 179 pp.

New York: Scholastic, (1994). Autobiography of the woman who sparked the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott in 1955, but this goes beyond that incident to tell the story of her life as a catalyst in the movement for equal rights. Written for older children. Illustrated with photographs. Chronology, index. 192 pp. ISBN: 0-590465384.

New York: George Braziller, (2004) dj. Hardcover first edition - A fantasy about the adventures of a shipwrecked brother and sister, a book for children which will be appreciated by adults, one which is a celebration of language in all its forms. Arnault is an economist, who worked closely with Mitterand in the 1980s and 90s, and an award-winning novelist. Translated from the French by Moishe Black. 126 pp. ISBN: 0-807615315.

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: 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.

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: Atheneum, 1983. dj. Hardcover first edition - Set in 1936 in East Oakland, California, this is the second book about Rinko and her family (the first was the award-winning "A Jar of Dreams.") When Rinko is asked to spend the last month of summer helping Mrs. Hata, a recently widowed friend of her mother's, she does not want to go - but while there, she has a series of 'good' and 'bad' things happen and discovers people are not always what they seem., and the real strength of Mrs Hata. 120 pp. ISBN: 0-689502907.