Juvenile Literature
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American Folk Tales Series
Bigfoot Wallace and the Hickory Nut Battle: by Helen Rushmore, illus. by George Wilde, 1970, HB, VVG, boards showing very slightly through two corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $7.00
The man with "the biggest feet in Texas" saves his honor by outwitting a band of Comanche horse thieves.
Big Mose – Hero Fireman: by Harold W. Felton, illus. by Gordon Laite, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 39 pages. - $5.00
Big Mose, legendary fireman of New York, proves that flying a rooftop blown off a burning building is all in a day's work.
Dan McCann and His Fast Sooner Hound: by Irwin Shapiro, illus. by Mimi Korach, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have very small tears, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Chagrined that the hound Sooner continually outruns his trains, the road master pits the dog's speed against that of his fastest train, the Cannon Ball.
Eben and the Rattlesnake: by May Justus, illus. by Carol Wilde, 1969, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Pecos Bill Finds a Horse: by Kathy Darling, illus. by Lou Cunette, 1979, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
Pecos Bill and the Long Lasso: by Elizabeth and Carl Carmer, illus. by Mimi Korach, 1968, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $5.00
Tony Beaver – Griddle Skater: by Elizabeth and Carl Carmer, illus. by Mimi Korach, 1965, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, minor stains on cover, name written on inside front endpaper, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: illus. by Mimi Korach, 1965, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $5.00
Tony Beaver, West Virginia woodsman and champion griddle skater of the Southern States, challenges his cousin Paul Bunyan to a griddle skating race.
Windwagon Smith: by Edna Shapiro, illus. by Frank Aloise, 1969, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, pages crisp and clean, ex-lib, 35 pages. - $5.00
An American tall tale in which a group of pioneers goes West with a sailor at the helm of an unusual vehicle.
The man with "the biggest feet in Texas" saves his honor by outwitting a band of Comanche horse thieves.
Big Mose – Hero Fireman: by Harold W. Felton, illus. by Gordon Laite, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 39 pages. - $5.00
Big Mose, legendary fireman of New York, proves that flying a rooftop blown off a burning building is all in a day's work.
Dan McCann and His Fast Sooner Hound: by Irwin Shapiro, illus. by Mimi Korach, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have very small tears, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Chagrined that the hound Sooner continually outruns his trains, the road master pits the dog's speed against that of his fastest train, the Cannon Ball.
Eben and the Rattlesnake: by May Justus, illus. by Carol Wilde, 1969, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Pecos Bill Finds a Horse: by Kathy Darling, illus. by Lou Cunette, 1979, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
Pecos Bill and the Long Lasso: by Elizabeth and Carl Carmer, illus. by Mimi Korach, 1968, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $5.00
Tony Beaver – Griddle Skater: by Elizabeth and Carl Carmer, illus. by Mimi Korach, 1965, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, minor stains on cover, name written on inside front endpaper, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: illus. by Mimi Korach, 1965, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $5.00
Tony Beaver, West Virginia woodsman and champion griddle skater of the Southern States, challenges his cousin Paul Bunyan to a griddle skating race.
Windwagon Smith: by Edna Shapiro, illus. by Frank Aloise, 1969, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, pages crisp and clean, ex-lib, 35 pages. - $5.00
An American tall tale in which a group of pioneers goes West with a sailor at the helm of an unusual vehicle.
Bemelmans, Ludwig
Italian Holiday: by Ludwig Bemelmans, illus. by the author, 1961, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, forward page has two inch tear, a few pages have minor creases, rare title?, 101 pages. - $10.00
Brown, Margaret Wise
Country Noisy Book: by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Leonard Weisgard, 1940, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, front endpaper torn out, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 43 pages. - $5.00
Good Night Moon: by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Clement Hurd, 1975, PB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, minor creases on cover, title on cover is traced with red marker, several illustrations have been colored with red marker, child’s drawing on back endpaper and inside back cover, Before Five in a Row, 28 pages. - $1.00
Above title - second copy: 1975, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to DJ, appears to have never been read, library pocket pasted on inside back cover - no other signs of being ex-lib, 30 pages. - $3.00
Above title - third copy: 1975, PB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, small ¼ smiley face sticker on each page, a few “dog-eared” pages, 30 pages. - $1.00
SOLD!! The Indoor Noisy Book: by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Leonard Weisgard, 1942, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
SOLD!! Noisy Book: by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Leonard Weisgard, 1939, HB, VG, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners and a few places along edges, a few minor stains on cover, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 42 pages. - $6.00
Good Night Moon: by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Clement Hurd, 1975, PB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, minor creases on cover, title on cover is traced with red marker, several illustrations have been colored with red marker, child’s drawing on back endpaper and inside back cover, Before Five in a Row, 28 pages. - $1.00
Above title - second copy: 1975, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to DJ, appears to have never been read, library pocket pasted on inside back cover - no other signs of being ex-lib, 30 pages. - $3.00
Above title - third copy: 1975, PB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, small ¼ smiley face sticker on each page, a few “dog-eared” pages, 30 pages. - $1.00
SOLD!! The Indoor Noisy Book: by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Leonard Weisgard, 1942, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
SOLD!! Noisy Book: by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Leonard Weisgard, 1939, HB, VG, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners and a few places along edges, a few minor stains on cover, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 42 pages. - $6.00
Bulla, Clyde Robert
SOLD!! Open the Door and See All the People: by Clyde Robert Bulla, illus. by Wendy Watson, 1972, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 69 pages. - $4.00
After losing everything they own, including their dolls, when their house burns down, two sisters learn about a place where they can adopt dolls.
After losing everything they own, including their dolls, when their house burns down, two sisters learn about a place where they can adopt dolls.
Burgess, Thornton
The Adventures of Johnny Chuck: by Thornton W. Burgess, illus. by Harrison Cady, 1941, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, personal inscription on front endpaper, text cirps and clean, 191 pages. - $8.00
Carlstrom, Nancy White
How Do You Say It Today, Jesse Bear?: by Nancy White Carlstrom, illus. by Bruce Degen, 1992, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners of cover, one page has six inch tear taped with clear tape, one page with minor one inch tear, a few pages have minor creases, ex-lib, 26 pages. - $2.00
Coatsworth, Elizabeth
SOLD!! The Dog from Nowhere: by Elizabeth Coatsworth, illus. by Don Sibley, 1958, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, clear tape on spine, minor stains on cover, several “dog-eared” pages, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $6.00
Cowboy Sam Books
Cowboy Sam and the Fair: by Edna Walker Chandler, illus. by Jack Merryweather, 1953, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through a few corners, minor stains on cover, name written on inside front cover, several “dog-eared” pages, one page has very minor tear, ex-lib, 94 pages. - $6.00
Ets, Marie Hall
Gilberto and the Wind: by Marie Hall Ets, illus. by the author, 1963, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners, one inch tear on front endpaper, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: 1963, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $2.00
Above title - third copy: 1963, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $2.00
A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.
Just Me: by Marie Hall Ets, illus. by the author, 1965, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, one page has ½ inch tear, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $6.00
A little boy can’t fly like a bird, but he can walk like a cat and take a bath-and-nap like Pearl the Pig. He can hop like a rabbit and wriggle like a snake – there are endless things he can do. But when Dad calls, he finds that the most fun of all is being “Just Me” – as together they go to sea on the pond at the end of the cornfield.
Mister Penny’s Circus: by Marie Hall Ets, illus. by the author, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 64 pages. - $4.00
Mr. Penny cares for a chimpanzee and a bear during the winter and by county fair time in the spring these two circus animals have taught his own barnyard pets many tricks.
Nine Days to Christmas: by Marie Hall Ets and Aurora Labastida, illus. by Marie Halls Ets, 1959, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, clipping from DJ pasted on front endpaper, hinge repair on one page, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $6.00
Ceci anxiously awaits her first posada, the special Mexican Christmas party, and the opportunity to select a piñata for it.
Talking without Words: by Marie Hall Ets, illus. by illus. by the author, 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $3.00
Above title - second copy: 1963, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $2.00
Above title - third copy: 1963, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $2.00
A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.
Just Me: by Marie Hall Ets, illus. by the author, 1965, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, one page has ½ inch tear, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $6.00
A little boy can’t fly like a bird, but he can walk like a cat and take a bath-and-nap like Pearl the Pig. He can hop like a rabbit and wriggle like a snake – there are endless things he can do. But when Dad calls, he finds that the most fun of all is being “Just Me” – as together they go to sea on the pond at the end of the cornfield.
Mister Penny’s Circus: by Marie Hall Ets, illus. by the author, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 64 pages. - $4.00
Mr. Penny cares for a chimpanzee and a bear during the winter and by county fair time in the spring these two circus animals have taught his own barnyard pets many tricks.
Nine Days to Christmas: by Marie Hall Ets and Aurora Labastida, illus. by Marie Halls Ets, 1959, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, clipping from DJ pasted on front endpaper, hinge repair on one page, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $6.00
Ceci anxiously awaits her first posada, the special Mexican Christmas party, and the opportunity to select a piñata for it.
Talking without Words: by Marie Hall Ets, illus. by illus. by the author, 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $3.00
Feelings, Muriel
Jambo Means Hello – Swahili Alphabet Book: by Muriel Feelings, illus. by Tom Feelings, 1974, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Caldecott Honor Book, 47 pages. - $4.00
Presents a word, with English translation, for each of the twenty-four letters in the Swahili alphabet. Brief explanation of each word introduces an East African custom.
Moja Means One - Swahili Counting Book: by Muriel Feelings, illus. by Tom Feelings, 1971, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 22 pages. - $3.00
Presents a word, with English translation, for each of the twenty-four letters in the Swahili alphabet. Brief explanation of each word introduces an East African custom.
Moja Means One - Swahili Counting Book: by Muriel Feelings, illus. by Tom Feelings, 1971, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 22 pages. - $3.00
Flack, Marjorie
Ask Mr. Bear: by Marjorie Flack, illus. by the author, 1960, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Above title - second copy: 1960, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly, DJ has Mylar cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $3.00
The Story About Ping: by Marjorie Flack, illus. by Kurt Wiese, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written neatly on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 32 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Above title - second copy: 1960, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly, DJ has Mylar cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $3.00
The Story About Ping: by Marjorie Flack, illus. by Kurt Wiese, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written neatly on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 32 pages. - $3.00
Fleischman, Sid
McBroom’s Ghost: by Sid Fleischman, illus. by Robert Frankenbery, 1971, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, stickers removed from cover have taken off a small amount of cover, name written on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 44 pages. - $2.00
Follett Beginning-to-Read Books
Big New School: by Evelyn Hastings, illus. by Polly Jackson, 1959, HB, G, moderate wear to cover, boards showing through corners and a few places along bottom edge, color of cover fading slightly, clear tape on spine, several pages have minor tears, hole punched through bottom corner of four pages, ex-lib, 29 pages. - $3.00
The Little Red Hen: retold by Jean Horton Berg, illus. by Mel Pekarsky, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor staining of cover, minor stains on several pages, ex-lib, 26 pages. - $5.00
The Little Red Hen: retold by Jean Horton Berg, illus. by Mel Pekarsky, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor staining of cover, minor stains on several pages, ex-lib, 26 pages. - $5.00
Follett Just Beginning-to-Read Books
SOLD!! Why We Have Thanksgiving: by Margaret Hillert, illus. by Dan Siculan, 1982, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, two pages have ½ inch tears, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $8.00
Relates the journey of the Pilgrims to America and describes their struggles during the first year that culminated in the celebration of the first Thanksgiving.
The Yellow Boat: by Margaret Hillert, illus. by Ed Young, 1966, HB, rebound, cover G+, moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, one page has one inch tear, ex-lib, 27 pages. - $6.00
Relates the journey of the Pilgrims to America and describes their struggles during the first year that culminated in the celebration of the first Thanksgiving.
The Yellow Boat: by Margaret Hillert, illus. by Ed Young, 1966, HB, rebound, cover G+, moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, one page has one inch tear, ex-lib, 27 pages. - $6.00
Follett Beginning Social Studies
Carmelo: by Helen Harter, illus. by Aldren Watson, 1962, HB, VG, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $4.00
Freeman, Don
Corduroy: by Don Freeman, illus. by the author, 1968, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, 28 pages. - $1.00
A Rainbow of My Own: by Don Freeman, illus. by the author, 1966, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, nice illustrations, 28 pages. - $3.00
A Rainbow of My Own: by Don Freeman, illus. by the author, 1966, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, nice illustrations, 28 pages. - $3.00
Galdone, Paul
The Old Woman and Her Pig: illus. by Paul Galdone, 1960, HB, rebound, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, “W/D” written in black marker on front cover, corner of back endpaper torn, a few minor stains on several pages, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $6.00
When her newly bought pig won't go over the stile, an old woman tries to enlist the aid of some reluctant helpers so she can get home that night.
SOLD!! The Three Wishes: illustrated by Paul Galdone, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $3.00
When her newly bought pig won't go over the stile, an old woman tries to enlist the aid of some reluctant helpers so she can get home that night.
SOLD!! The Three Wishes: illustrated by Paul Galdone, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $3.00
Garis, Howard
Uncle Wiggily Stories: by Howard R. Garis, illus. by Art Seiden, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 29 pages. - $3.00
Gruelle, Johnny
Raggedy Andy’s Stories: by Johnny Gruelle, illus. by the author, 1948, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few marks in pen on inside front cover, text crisp and clean, 95 pages. - $6.00
Herriot, James
Bonny’s Big Day: by James Herriot, illus. by Ruth Brown, 1987, HB, rebound, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, minor stains on cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $2.00
Bonny’s Big Day is the story of farmer John Skipton and his old carthorse Bonny. Though the mare has been “retired” from framework for years, Farmer Skipton visits her every day. When Herriot suggests that Bonny be entered in the Darrowby Fair Pet Show, Farmer Skipton is shocked at first. But when the Fair arrives, the surprise will be on everyone else.
The Christmas Day Kitten: by James Herriot, illus. by Ruth Brown, 1986, HB w/DJ, exc., small sticker on DJ, text crisp and clean, personal inscription on front endpaper, 31 pages. - $3.00
The Market Square Dog: by James Herriot, illus. by Ruth Brown, 1989, HB w/DJ, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through two corners, one corner appears to be chewed on resulting in a small tear along spine, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
As always in Herriot’s stories, we meet a colorful cast of characters, including the dog of the title, a friendly by mysterious stray who comes to beg in the village market; the vet himself and his wife Helen; and other pets and pet owners of all shapes and sizes. Finally, there is Police Constable Phelps, who closes the case of the market square dog with an unexpected “arrest.”
Only One Woof: by James Herriot, illus. by Peter Barrett, 1985, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
Only One Woof is the story of a sweet but silent sheepdog named Gyp. Raised on a country farm, Gyp is content to cheerfully accompany his master on his rounds of chores and to frolic with the other animals, never once uttering one sound. When Gyp attends the sheepdog championship trials and sees his brother Sweep for the first time since they were separated as pups, his uncharacteristic response pleases and surprises all.
Oscar, Cat-About-Town:by James Herriot, illus. by Ruth Brown, 1990, HB w/DJ, exc., text crisp and clean, Sonlight, 31 pages. – $3.00
Above title - second copy: 1990, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
This latest adventure follows a stray cat left with the Herriots by a little girl who found him wandering. Herriot and his wife fall in love with him, and name him Oscar. But the cat keeps sneaking away, and they don’t know why - until he begins turning up at social events all over Darrowby. Oscar, it seems, just likes to visit: he’s a cat-about-town.
Bonny’s Big Day is the story of farmer John Skipton and his old carthorse Bonny. Though the mare has been “retired” from framework for years, Farmer Skipton visits her every day. When Herriot suggests that Bonny be entered in the Darrowby Fair Pet Show, Farmer Skipton is shocked at first. But when the Fair arrives, the surprise will be on everyone else.
The Christmas Day Kitten: by James Herriot, illus. by Ruth Brown, 1986, HB w/DJ, exc., small sticker on DJ, text crisp and clean, personal inscription on front endpaper, 31 pages. - $3.00
The Market Square Dog: by James Herriot, illus. by Ruth Brown, 1989, HB w/DJ, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through two corners, one corner appears to be chewed on resulting in a small tear along spine, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
As always in Herriot’s stories, we meet a colorful cast of characters, including the dog of the title, a friendly by mysterious stray who comes to beg in the village market; the vet himself and his wife Helen; and other pets and pet owners of all shapes and sizes. Finally, there is Police Constable Phelps, who closes the case of the market square dog with an unexpected “arrest.”
Only One Woof: by James Herriot, illus. by Peter Barrett, 1985, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
Only One Woof is the story of a sweet but silent sheepdog named Gyp. Raised on a country farm, Gyp is content to cheerfully accompany his master on his rounds of chores and to frolic with the other animals, never once uttering one sound. When Gyp attends the sheepdog championship trials and sees his brother Sweep for the first time since they were separated as pups, his uncharacteristic response pleases and surprises all.
Oscar, Cat-About-Town:by James Herriot, illus. by Ruth Brown, 1990, HB w/DJ, exc., text crisp and clean, Sonlight, 31 pages. – $3.00
Above title - second copy: 1990, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
This latest adventure follows a stray cat left with the Herriots by a little girl who found him wandering. Herriot and his wife fall in love with him, and name him Oscar. But the cat keeps sneaking away, and they don’t know why - until he begins turning up at social events all over Darrowby. Oscar, it seems, just likes to visit: he’s a cat-about-town.
Hoban, Russell
A Baby Sister for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1964, HB w/ DJ, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor wear to DJ, DJ has Mylar cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 27 pages. - $3.00
Above title - second copy: illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1964, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, text crisp and clean, 28 pages. - $2.00
Above title - third copy: 1964, HB, VG, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners, minor stains on several pages, several "dog-eared" pages, clipping from DJ taped on inside front cover, ex-lib, 27 pages. - $2.00
Frances is back – complete with a younger sister. Gloria is a very young sister, and Frances is not altogether sure she wants her in the family. Although everyone else seems to have plenty of time to attend to Gloria’s needs, no one has time for Frances. At least that is how Frances sees it. So she decides to Take Measures.
A Bargain for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1970, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $2.00
Bedtime for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Garth Williams, 1960, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, one illus. has a few minor crayon marks, 29 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: 1960, PB, VG, minor wear to corners and spine, sticker on spine, pages browning slightly but not brittle, 29 pages. - $1.00
It is time for Frances to go to bed. But how can she sleep when a GIANT is in her room?
Best Friends for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written neatly on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 31 pages. - $2.00
Bread and Jam for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1992, PB, excellent, very minor wear to corners of cover, two stickers on front cover, name has been marked out on title page, appears to have never been read, 31 pages. - $1.00
Above title - second copy: illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1964, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, text crisp and clean, 28 pages. - $2.00
Above title - third copy: 1964, HB, VG, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners, minor stains on several pages, several "dog-eared" pages, clipping from DJ taped on inside front cover, ex-lib, 27 pages. - $2.00
Frances is back – complete with a younger sister. Gloria is a very young sister, and Frances is not altogether sure she wants her in the family. Although everyone else seems to have plenty of time to attend to Gloria’s needs, no one has time for Frances. At least that is how Frances sees it. So she decides to Take Measures.
A Bargain for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1970, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $2.00
Bedtime for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Garth Williams, 1960, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, one illus. has a few minor crayon marks, 29 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: 1960, PB, VG, minor wear to corners and spine, sticker on spine, pages browning slightly but not brittle, 29 pages. - $1.00
It is time for Frances to go to bed. But how can she sleep when a GIANT is in her room?
Best Friends for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written neatly on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 31 pages. - $2.00
Bread and Jam for Frances: by Russell Hoban, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1992, PB, excellent, very minor wear to corners of cover, two stickers on front cover, name has been marked out on title page, appears to have never been read, 31 pages. - $1.00
Hogan, Inez
Twin Puppies: by Inez Hogan, illus. by the author, 1959, HB, rebound, stated first edition, VG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, minor staining throughout text, clipping from DJ pasted to inside front cover, hinges have been repaired, ex-lib, rare title, 38 pages. - $15.00
Twin Puppies is the story of Yip and Yap, from their first days together in a basket under their mother’s care through their growing-up adventures, until as big doges they find their place on a farm. Yip becomes a watchdog; Yap becomes a hero. The full cycle of growth is satisfyingly complete when Yip has puppies of her own; “Twins, of course.”
Twin Puppies is the story of Yip and Yap, from their first days together in a basket under their mother’s care through their growing-up adventures, until as big doges they find their place on a farm. Yip becomes a watchdog; Yap becomes a hero. The full cycle of growth is satisfyingly complete when Yip has puppies of her own; “Twins, of course.”
I Can Read Books
Last One Home is a Green Pig: by Edith Thacher Hurd, illus. by Clement Hurd, 1959, HB w/DJ, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, DJ has Mylar cover, library label has been cut out of DJ, a few pages have minor creases, library pocket taped with clear tape to back endpaper, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $3.00
The Duck and the Monkey race each other home, but neither wants to be a green pig, so they resort to all sorts of extra transportation such as a bicycle, a horse, a taxi, and a dump truck to get there first.
The Duck and the Monkey race each other home, but neither wants to be a green pig, so they resort to all sorts of extra transportation such as a bicycle, a horse, a taxi, and a dump truck to get there first.
Keats, Ezra Jack
The Snowy Day: by Ezra Jack Keats, illus. by the author, 1962, HB, child’s board book, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, front cover has minor creases, Before Five in a Row, 28 pages. - $1.50
Above title - third copy: 1962, PB, F, slightly moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, creases on cover, sticker on spine, one inch tear on spine, label on inside front cover, pages browning but not brittle, a few "dog-eared" pages, Five in a Row, 26 pages. - $0.50
Above title - third copy: 1962, PB, F, slightly moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, creases on cover, sticker on spine, one inch tear on spine, label on inside front cover, pages browning but not brittle, a few "dog-eared" pages, Five in a Row, 26 pages. - $0.50
Krauss, Ruth
The Happy Day: by Ruth Krauss, illus. by Marc Simont, 1949, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, name written on front cover, a few pages have minor creases, adorable illustrations, 28 pages. - $5.00
In the middle of winter, different forest animals awake and run sniffing through the trees, to discover a single flower growing in the snow.
In the middle of winter, different forest animals awake and run sniffing through the trees, to discover a single flower growing in the snow.
Leaf, Munro
Safety Can Be Fun: by Munro Leaf, illus. by the author, 1988, HB, perma-bound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, ex-lib, 44 pages. - $8.00
Let's Go Books
Let’s Go to a Dairy: by J. M. Goodspeed, illus. by Raymond Abel, 1957, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, DJ has two-inch tear, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Let’s Go to a Jetport: by Barbara Rich, illus. by Haris Petie, 1973, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, two “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $8.00
The excitement of going to a far-off place is combined with the fun of getting there on an airplane. On this imaginary trip to an airport, you will see behind the closed doors, into the hangars, the control tower, and even into the cockpit itself.
Let’s Go to a School: by Naomi Buchheimer, illus. by Ruth Van Sciver, 1957, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, pages appear to have not been cut properly when manufactured, as a result several of the pages have minor tears from someone forcing the pages open, all tears are no bigger than an inch and a half, all tears are on the top of pages close to the spine, aside from this the text is crisp and clean, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $6.00
Let’s Go to a Jetport: by Barbara Rich, illus. by Haris Petie, 1973, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, two “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $8.00
The excitement of going to a far-off place is combined with the fun of getting there on an airplane. On this imaginary trip to an airport, you will see behind the closed doors, into the hangars, the control tower, and even into the cockpit itself.
Let’s Go to a School: by Naomi Buchheimer, illus. by Ruth Van Sciver, 1957, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, pages appear to have not been cut properly when manufactured, as a result several of the pages have minor tears from someone forcing the pages open, all tears are no bigger than an inch and a half, all tears are on the top of pages close to the spine, aside from this the text is crisp and clean, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $6.00
Maxton Books for Little People
A Child’s Book of Horses: by E. Joseph Dreany, illustrated, 1950, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, spine taped with clear tape, name written on title page, text crisp and clean, 30 pages. - $3.00
McCloskey, Robert
Make Way for Ducklings: by Robert McCloskey, illus. by the author, 1969, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Caldecott Medal, Sonlight, Five in a Row, 61 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: 1941, PB, G+, slightly moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, a few creases to cover, name written on inside front cover, 61 pages. - $1.00
Time of Wonder: by Robert McCloskey, illus. by the author, 1985, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Sonlight, Caldecott Medal, 63 pages. - $4.00
This story follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.
Above title - second copy: 1941, PB, G+, slightly moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, a few creases to cover, name written on inside front cover, 61 pages. - $1.00
Time of Wonder: by Robert McCloskey, illus. by the author, 1985, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Sonlight, Caldecott Medal, 63 pages. - $4.00
This story follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.
Melmont Look-Read-Learn Books
The American Indian as Farmer: by Loverne Morris, illus. by Henry Luhrs, 1963, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, sticker on inside front cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $8.00
SOLD!! A Day with Honau – A Hopi Indian Boy: by Harry C. James, illus. by Don Perceval, 1957, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through a few corners, color of spine fading slightly, text crisp and clean, Melmont Look, Read, Learn Book, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
Navaho Land - Yesterday and Today: by Solveig Paulson Russell, illus. by Baida Whitebead, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $4.00
SOLD!! A Day with Honau – A Hopi Indian Boy: by Harry C. James, illus. by Don Perceval, 1957, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through a few corners, color of spine fading slightly, text crisp and clean, Melmont Look, Read, Learn Book, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
Navaho Land - Yesterday and Today: by Solveig Paulson Russell, illus. by Baida Whitebead, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $4.00
Minarik, Else Holmelund
Little Bear’s Friend: by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. by Maurice Sendak, 1960, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, minor red crayon marks on front cover, several “dog-eared” pages, pages browning slightly but not brittle, 54 pages. - $2.00
Politi, Leo
Song of the Swallows: by Leo Politi, illus. by the author, 1948, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, one illustration has a few crayon marks, ex-lib, Caldecott Medal, 28 pages. - $3.00
Sad when the swallows leave for the winter, young Juan prepares to welcome them back to the old California Mission at Capistrano on St. Joseph's Day the next spring.
Sad when the swallows leave for the winter, young Juan prepares to welcome them back to the old California Mission at Capistrano on St. Joseph's Day the next spring.
Quackenbush, Robert
Clementine: by Robert Quackenbush, illus. by the author, 1974, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few page have minor stains, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $10.00
Rounds, Glen
The Blind Colt: by Glen Rounds, illus. by the author, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners, name written on inside front cover, pages browning but not brittle, about 50 pages. - $2.00
The adventures of a blind colt as he roams with a band of mustangs and is eventually adopted and trained as a saddle horse by 10-year-old Whitey.
Mr. Yowder and the Giant Bull Snake: by Glen Rounds, illus. by the author, 1978, HB w/DJ, VG, minor wear to corners, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1978, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, 47 pages. - $2.00
A sign painter and a giant bull snake cause a commotion when they replace Buffalo Bill as official buffalo hunters for the United States Army.
Ol’ Paul – The Mighty Logger: by Glen Rounds, illus. by the author, 1976, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, number “25” written on front cover, 93 pages. - $2.00
Being a true account of the seemingly incredible exploits and inventions of the Great Paul Bunyan.
The adventures of a blind colt as he roams with a band of mustangs and is eventually adopted and trained as a saddle horse by 10-year-old Whitey.
Mr. Yowder and the Giant Bull Snake: by Glen Rounds, illus. by the author, 1978, HB w/DJ, VG, minor wear to corners, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1978, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, 47 pages. - $2.00
A sign painter and a giant bull snake cause a commotion when they replace Buffalo Bill as official buffalo hunters for the United States Army.
Ol’ Paul – The Mighty Logger: by Glen Rounds, illus. by the author, 1976, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, number “25” written on front cover, 93 pages. - $2.00
Being a true account of the seemingly incredible exploits and inventions of the Great Paul Bunyan.
Sailor Jack Books
Sailor Jack and Homer Pots: by Selma and Jack Wassermann, illus. by William Tanis, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, name and address stamped on inside front cover, 48 pages. - $4.00
When the cook on the submarine Shark has an accident, Sailor Jack takes over with disastrous results.
When the cook on the submarine Shark has an accident, Sailor Jack takes over with disastrous results.
Sawyer, Ruth
Journey Cake, Ho!: by Ruth Sawyer, illus. by Robert McCloskey, 1953, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, child’s scribbling on front and back cover, child played “tic-tac-toe” on four pages – marks have been erased but are still slightly visible, several “dog-eared” pages, name written on title page, Caldecott Honor Book, 45 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: 1953, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, very minor child’s scribbling on three pages, only one page has scribbling on text - text still readable, 45 pages. - $4.00
Johnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all together again.
Above title - second copy: 1953, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, very minor child’s scribbling on three pages, only one page has scribbling on text - text still readable, 45 pages. - $4.00
Johnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all together again.
Say, Allen
Grandfather’s Journey: by Allen Say, illus. by the author, 1993, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $4.00
Tree of Cranes: by Allen Say, illus. by the author, 1991, HB w/DJ, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, DJ has Mylar cover, one page has three inch tear taped with clear tape, several pages have minor creases, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $4.00
In this radiant tale, a young boy in Japan celebrates his very first Christmas. Two cultures joyously combine for the day as the boy’s mother shares a glimpse of her American childhood with her son.
Tree of Cranes: by Allen Say, illus. by the author, 1991, HB w/DJ, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, DJ has Mylar cover, one page has three inch tear taped with clear tape, several pages have minor creases, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $4.00
In this radiant tale, a young boy in Japan celebrates his very first Christmas. Two cultures joyously combine for the day as the boy’s mother shares a glimpse of her American childhood with her son.
Schlein, Miriam
The Big Cheese: by Miriam Schlein, illus. by Joseph Low, 1958, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, minor tear on spine, boards showing very slightly through top corner of spine, ex-lib,27 pages. - $5.00
Big Lion, Little Lion: by Miriam Schlein, illus. by Joe Lasker, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one endpaper has two inch tear, name written on front endpaper, beautiful illustrations, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $3.00
All adults come from babies – big lions come from cubs, big elephants grew from little ones, and big people were once babies. And they all grew with the loving care of their parents.
Big Talk: by Miriam Schlein, illus. by Harvey Weiss, 1955, HB, cover G, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, clear tape on spine, a few minor stains on cover, text VG, on page has ¼ inch tear, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
Mother Kangaroo expresses her confidence in her youngster's ability to achieve great things.
Big Lion, Little Lion: by Miriam Schlein, illus. by Joe Lasker, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one endpaper has two inch tear, name written on front endpaper, beautiful illustrations, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $3.00
All adults come from babies – big lions come from cubs, big elephants grew from little ones, and big people were once babies. And they all grew with the loving care of their parents.
Big Talk: by Miriam Schlein, illus. by Harvey Weiss, 1955, HB, cover G, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, clear tape on spine, a few minor stains on cover, text VG, on page has ¼ inch tear, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $3.00
Mother Kangaroo expresses her confidence in her youngster's ability to achieve great things.
Space Age Books
Peter, the Rocket Sitter: by Hazel W. Corson, illus. by Jack Faulkner, 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, name stamped on front endpaper and two of the outside edges of text, text crisp and clean, 64 pages. - $4.00
Peter and the Rocket Team: by Hazel W. Corson, illus. by Jack Faulkner, 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, school name stamped twice - no other signs of being an ex-lib, text crisp and clean, 64 pages. - $5.00
Peter and the Rocket Team: by Hazel W. Corson, illus. by Jack Faulkner, 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, school name stamped twice - no other signs of being an ex-lib, text crisp and clean, 64 pages. - $5.00
Stories of Regional America
Colonel Meacham’s Giant Cheese: by Rosemary Nesbitt, illus. by Raymond Burns, 1972, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners, minor stains on cover, a couple “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $8.00
Tall Tales
John Henry and Paul Bunyan Play Baseball: by Wyatt Blassingame, illus. by Raymond Burns, 1971, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, several “dog-eared” pages, name written on inside front cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 39 pages. - $4.00
Folklore heroes Paul Bunyan and John Henry participate in an unusual baseball game in which cotton bales are used for baseballs.
John Henry – Steel-Drivin’ Man: by Adele deLeeuw, illus. by Gordon Laite, 1966, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains to cover, name written on inside front endpaper, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1966, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, minor stains on cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
Paul Bunyan Fights the Monster Plants: by Wyatt Blassingame, illus. by Herman Vestal, 1974, HB, rebound, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, a few pages have very minor small tear, several "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
Paul Bunyan Finds a Wife: by Adele deLeeuw, illus. by Ted Schroeder, 1969, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, minor staining throughout text, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $5.00
Folklore heroes Paul Bunyan and John Henry participate in an unusual baseball game in which cotton bales are used for baseballs.
John Henry – Steel-Drivin’ Man: by Adele deLeeuw, illus. by Gordon Laite, 1966, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains to cover, name written on inside front endpaper, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1966, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, minor stains on cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
Paul Bunyan Fights the Monster Plants: by Wyatt Blassingame, illus. by Herman Vestal, 1974, HB, rebound, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, a few pages have very minor small tear, several "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
Paul Bunyan Finds a Wife: by Adele deLeeuw, illus. by Ted Schroeder, 1969, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, minor staining throughout text, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $5.00
Thayer, Jane
SOLD!! Curious, Furious Chipmunk: by Jane Thayer, illus. by Seymour Fleishman, 1969, HB w/DJ, G, slightly moderate wear to corners, boards showing slightly through corners, moderate wear to DJ, minor wear and tears to DJ, Mylar cover torn, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 30 pages. - $5.00
Some wild animals can live near human beings more easily than others, but all need time to make friends. In this story of a chipmunk, known in his neighborhood as Charlie, the animals are dismayed when two human newcomers move into their midst. Everyone leaves, except for the curious, furious chipmunk, who refuses to give up his home.
SOLD!! Part-time Dog: by Jane Thayer, illus. by Seymour Fleishman, 1954, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few pages have very minor stains, nicely illustrated, 30 pages. - $3.00
Some wild animals can live near human beings more easily than others, but all need time to make friends. In this story of a chipmunk, known in his neighborhood as Charlie, the animals are dismayed when two human newcomers move into their midst. Everyone leaves, except for the curious, furious chipmunk, who refuses to give up his home.
SOLD!! Part-time Dog: by Jane Thayer, illus. by Seymour Fleishman, 1954, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few pages have very minor stains, nicely illustrated, 30 pages. - $3.00
Tresselt, Alvin
Hide and Seek Fog: by Alvin Tresselt, illus. by Roger Duvoisin, 1965, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, library label cut out of DJ, ex-lib, Caldecott Honor Book, 28 pages. - $4.00
The worst fog in twenty years temporarily disheartens the grownups, but, as always, the children take it in stride. They play hide-and-seek among the rocks, have fun getting lost in front of their own cottages, and toast marshmallows over a driftwood fire, while the fog “tip-toes past the windows and across the porch.”
The Mitten: by Alvin Tresselt, illus. by Yaroslava, 1964, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, corner of one page has been torn off and neatly taped back together with clear tape, ex-lib, 29 pages. - $3.00
The worst fog in twenty years temporarily disheartens the grownups, but, as always, the children take it in stride. They play hide-and-seek among the rocks, have fun getting lost in front of their own cottages, and toast marshmallows over a driftwood fire, while the fog “tip-toes past the windows and across the porch.”
The Mitten: by Alvin Tresselt, illus. by Yaroslava, 1964, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, corner of one page has been torn off and neatly taped back together with clear tape, ex-lib, 29 pages. - $3.00
Ward, Lynd
The Biggest Bear: by Lynd Ward, illus. by the author, 1980, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners, minor rippling of pages, no mold or mildew, no water stains, minor tear on front endpaper, ex-lib, 85 pages. - $4.00
Johnny goes hunting for a bearskin to hang on his family's barn and returns with a small bundle of trouble.
Johnny goes hunting for a bearskin to hang on his family's barn and returns with a small bundle of trouble.
Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney
America: photos and illus. by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, G, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners and places along edges, a few minor tear to spine, one page has been taped back in place, minor stains throughout text, 256 pages. - $2.00
Fantasyland: by various authors, illus. by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney Series, 256 pages. - $5.00
Stories From Other Lands: by various authors, photographs and illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney Series, 256 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1965, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, 256 pages. - $4.00
The Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney - boxed set of 4: by various authors, photographs and illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through a few corners, text crisp and clean, binding tight, slightly moderate wear to box. - $20.00, set of 4
Includes: America; Fantasyland; Stories from Other Lands; Worlds of Nature
World’s of Nature: by various authors, photographs and illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have very minor stains, Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney Series, 256 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1965, HB, G+, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, minor wear to edges, minor stains throughout text, 256 pages. - $3.00
Fantasyland: by various authors, illus. by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney Series, 256 pages. - $5.00
Stories From Other Lands: by various authors, photographs and illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney Series, 256 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1965, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, 256 pages. - $4.00
The Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney - boxed set of 4: by various authors, photographs and illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through a few corners, text crisp and clean, binding tight, slightly moderate wear to box. - $20.00, set of 4
Includes: America; Fantasyland; Stories from Other Lands; Worlds of Nature
World’s of Nature: by various authors, photographs and illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have very minor stains, Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney Series, 256 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1965, HB, G+, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, minor wear to edges, minor stains throughout text, 256 pages. - $3.00
Miscellaneous
Adventures of Frog and Toad: by Arnold Lobel, illus. by the author, various copyrights, 2009 – printing, HB, exc., appears to have never been read, Sonlight, Newbery Honor Book, 192 pages. - $4.00
Contains:
Frog and Toad are Friends; Frog and Toad Together; Days with Frog and Toad
Adventures of Raggedy Ann: by Johnny Gruelle, illus. by the author, copyright not stated, HB w/DJ, VG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, hinges have been neatly repaired, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 60 pages. - $3.00
All Aboard the Train: by Ethel and Leonard Kessler, illus. by the authors, 1964, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $8.00
Above title - second copy: 1964, HB, G, moderate wear to cover, boards showing through edges and corners, clear tape on spine, name written on front cover, appears to have had water spilled on it, no evidence of mold, no mildew smell, pages rippled slightly, minor staining of pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
American Caravan: by Frances Frost, illus. by Lee Townsend, 1944, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, text crisp and clean, nicely illustrated, 54 pages. - $10.00
The story of a family’s trip across America.
Angelo – The Naughty One: by Helen Garrett, illus. by Leo Politi, 1944, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $6.00
A little boy in a Mexican city runs away during preparations for his eldest sister's wedding - he doesn't want to have a bath. He hates water. He hides in some bushes, and when found, he runs again till he comes to a fort. Again he tries to run when the soldiers also want to give him a bath. A soldier appears who is going to marry his sister and offers him a ride back on his beautiful horse. So he goes to the wedding after all! And no longer fears baths.
Around Another Corner: by Emily Hearn, illus. by Edward Malsberg, 1971, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $3.00
Everyone said Peppino was too little to work until he found Joe, who was glad to have him help clean up litter.
Bear Circus: by William Pene du Bois, illus. by the author, 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, several “dog-eared” pages, two pages have top layer of page torn (about ½ an inch in diameter), effects picture on one side of each page, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 42 pages. - $2.00
Above title - third copy: 1971, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, minor stains on cover, endpapers missing, a few pages have minor stains, 48 pages. - $2.00
It takes the koala bears seven years to learn to use the circus equipment they find and to put together an act.
Becky and the Bear: by Dorothy Van Woerkom, illus. by Margot Tomes, 1975, HB, VG, minor wear to corners, boards showing very, very slightly through a few corners, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $7.00
After a hard winter in Maine, there is little left to eat in Becky's house. Her father and brother have gone hunting, leaving her to stir the hasty pudding and sand the floor. Unhappily picking huckleberries, Becky wished that she could go hunting and "do something brave, too!" But suddenly a hungry bear rears up from the huckleberry patch - because he smells Becky! Thinking quickly, Becky contrives an ingenious plan to save the pigs in the barn and at the same time catch the bear single-handedly. How Becky mixes a "flip" and uses it makes a lively, funny story.
Boldy: by Nils Hogner, illus. by the author, 1953, HB, G+, moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, black tape on spine, first page of text has one-inch tear, back endpaper has two-inch tear, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 38 pages. - $5.00
Cappy Cardinal: by Frank O’Leary, illus. by the author, 1960, HB, cover G+, text VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains on cover, a few pages have minor creases, ex-lib, adorable story/illustrations, rare title? 32 pages. - $8.00
The Case of the Cat’s Meow: by Crosby Bonsall, illustrated, 1965, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners, stains on cover, a few pages have minor creases, ex-lib, An I Can Read Mystery, 64 pages. - $2.00
Cats for Kansas: by Le Grand, illus. by the author, 1948, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, pages browning slightly but not brittle, a few “dog-eared” pages, two-inch tear in front endpaper, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 38 pages. - $5.00
“Today cats walk among the sunflowers in Kansas. But it was not always so, for once there were no cats in Kansas.” This is the story of how cats came to Kansas.
Chandler Chipmunk’s Flying Lesson and Other Stories: by Patricia Miles Martin, illus. by Margot Locke, 1960, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 64 pages. - $5.00
Chandler, Jamie, Daisy and Daisy, and all the other animals who live at Blackberry Acres belong to the world of a child as much as a long summer day or a make-believe game. Their adventures will stretch his imagination and make him laugh again and again.
Ching-Li: by Martha Lee Poston, illus. by Weda Yap, 1941, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $12.00, rare title?
The Crows of Pearblossom: by Aldous Huxley, illus. by Barbara Cooney, 1967, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $6.00
A rattlesnake eats every one of Mrs. Crow’s eggs until Old Man Owl hatches an idea to solve the problem.
The Egg Tree: by Katherine Milhous, illus. by the author, 1950, HB w/DJ, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $3.00
One Easter morning, Katy and Carl went on an egg hunt through Grandmom’s house. Katy couldn’t find anything until she went up to the attic. And there she discovered a very special set of eggs…Grandmom had painted them when she was a little girl. And now, she hung them from the branches of a tiny tree – an Egg Tree! So began a very special Easter tradition.
Fact and Story Readers - Book Four: by H. Suzzallo, G. E. Freeland, K. L. McLaughlin, and A. M. Skinner, illus. by G. M. Richards, G. L. Carlson, and other, 1931, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners and a few places along edges, name written on front endpaper, a few pages have minor stains, page browning slightly but not brittle, 429 pages. - $6.00
Five Golden Wrens: by Private Hugh Troy, illus. by the author, 1943, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, two pages have minor white crayon or chalk marks, beautiful illustrations, 44 pages. - $8.00
Frog Went A-Courtin’: by John Langstaff, illus. by Feodor Rojankovsky, 1983, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: by John Langstaff, illus. by Feodor Rojankovsky, 1955, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, Caldecott Medal, 30 pages. - $1.00
Above title - third copy: 1955, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, signed by the author, a few “dog-eared” pages, 30 pages. - $1.50
More than four hundred years ago, this story-song was written down in Scotland, and when America was first discovered and people came from England and Scotland to live here, they brought this ballad with them. Mothers and fathers sang it to their children, and the children to their children, sometimes changing the words a bit to suit themselves.
General Billycock’s Pigs: by Joan Balfour Payne, illus. by the author, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, 64 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 64 pages. - $3.00
A blustery and disagreeable old general with a terrible temper is unable to stop a band of wild pigs from ruining his fields, until his daughter visits an Indian shaman and learns that the old man must drive out the pigs within him before those that trouble his lands will depart.
Gingerbread Friends: by Jan Brett, illus. by the author, 2008, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, child's name and doodles on inside back cover, adorable illustrations, 26 pages. - $1.00
Lonely Gingerbread Baby, having set out to find a friend, enters a bakery where he tries to talk to different cookies and other figures, but winds up leading a crowd back to his house on a chase similar to the one in the familiar tale. Includes one fold-out illustration and a recipe for gingerbread cookies.
Great-Grandfather in the Honey Tree: by Sam and Zoe Swayne, illus. by the authors, 1949, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly to corners, a few minor pen marks on front cover, moderate tear on first 6 pages taped with clear tape, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 53 pages. - $20.00 rare title
Holly Hobbie’s Nursery Rhymes: by Holly Hobbie, illus. by the author, 1977, HB, G+, very minor wear to corners of cover, moderate wear to top and bottom of spine – looks like a dog chewed the corners of spine, a few stains on endpapers, rest of test crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 45 pages. - $3.00
How the Moon Began - A Tale from Grimm: adapted by James Reeves, illus. by Edward Ardizzone, 1971, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 38 pages. - $6.00
Karen Gets a Fever: by Miriam Gilbert, illus. by George Overlie, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 24 pages. - $4.00
Cute story about a little girl who gets sick.
Little Bear: by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. by Maurice Sendak, 1957, PB, VVG, very minor wear and a few tears to cover, a few minor stains on cover, name written on front endpaper, 63 pages. - $1.00
Little Bear Marches in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade: by Janice, illus. by Mariana, 1967, HB, rebound, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, minor stains throughout text, a few pages have small (about or less than one inch) tear(s), ex-lib, 32 pages. - $5.00
Little Bear’s Visit: by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. by Maurice Sendak, 1981, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, appears to have never been read, 64 pages. - $1.00
Little Brown Bear and His Friends: by Elizabeth Upham, illus. by Marjorie Harrell, 1952, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, text crisp and clean, adorable illustrations, 60 pages. - $10.00
Little Chick’s Story: by Mary DeBall Kwitz, illus. by Cyndy Szekeres, 1978, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through one corner, minor stains on cover, An Early I Can Read Book,32 pages. - $2.00
One day an egg hatched open. Out came Little Chick. She ran and played and ate. When evening came, Little Chick crept under her mother’s wing. She said, “Tell me a story, Broody Hen.” So Broody Hen did. And it was a very special story!
The Little Engine that Could: by Watty Piper, illus. by George and Doris Hauman, 1961, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 36 pages. - $3.00
Although he is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain. On die-cut board pages.
The Little White House: by Odille Ousley and David H. Russell, illustrated, 1964, revised edition, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, Ginn Basic Reader, 195 pages. - $3.00
The Lonely Doll: by Dare Wright, illus. with photos, 1985, PB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases to cover, text crisp and clean, 52 pages. - $1.00
The Lonely Doll Learns a Lesson: by Dare Wright, illus. with photos, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains on cover, name written neatly on inside front cover, 54 pages. - $5.00
Lost in the Forest: by Richard D. Schwerman, illus. by Richard Wahl, 1976, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners, ex-lib, A Career Adventure Book, 62 pages. - $5.00
While searching for their lost dog in the forest, Susan and her brother have a chance to learn something about forestry form the forester who helps them.
SOLD!! Maurice’s Room: by Paula Fox, illus. by Ingrid Fetz, 1966, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 64 pages. - $2.00
Eight-year-old Maurice’s struggle to protect his bedroom full of treasured "junk" from unsympathetic parents undergoes a transformation when the family moves to the country.
Mei Li: by Thomas Handforth, illus. by the author, 1938, HB w/DJ, rebound, VG, minor wear to corners, a few minor tears and creases to DJ, DJ has Mylar cover, first page of text has 8 inch tear that has been neatly repaired with clear tape, minor stains throughout text, ex-lib, Caldecott Medal, 44 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: 1938, HB, VG, moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, outer edge of spine is missing – repaired with clear tape, pages browning slightly but not brittle, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 44 pages. - $6.00
After spending an eventful day at the fair held on New Year's Eve, Mei Li arrives home just in time to greet the kitchen god.
SOLD!! Miss Terry at the Library: by Jene Barr, illus. by Lucy Hawkinson, 1962, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 30 pages. - $6.00
Miss Terry, children’s librarian, introduces young readers to the library’s collection and services.
Moonbeam and Dan Starr: by Selma and Jack Wassermann, illus. by George Rohrer, 1966, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, brown tape on spine, a few pages have minor crayon marks, two page have pen marks on the illustrations, ex-lib, Moonbeam Books, 64 pages. - $4.00
The Mouse: by Iliane Roels, illus. by the author, 1968, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, Animals at Home, ex-lib, beautifully illustrated, 16 pages. - $8.00
While exploring the world, two house mice observe the different habits and characteristics of several other kinds of mice.
Mr. Bumba Keeps House: by Pearl Augusta Harwood, illus. by Joseph Folger, 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through one corner, minor stains on cover, several creased pages, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $3.00
Mr. Bumba, painter of pictures, has trouble keeping house. Jane and Bill, his young neighbors, decide to help him and find a very good solution whereby Mr. Bumba can paint while his housework is done. Pictures and a simple text tell the story.
One Special Dog: by Patricia Miles Martin, illus. by John and Lucy Hawkinson, 1968, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through one corner, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Molly, a little Indian girl, was afraid to be left alone with the sheep because of the wild dog packs until a special dog befriended her brother.
The Pancake Boy – An Old Norwegian Folk Tale: by Lorinda Bryan Cauley, illus. by the author, 1988, HB w/DJ, VG, minor wear to corners, boards showing very slightly through two bottom corners, several pages have minor tears, two pages have been completely torn out and taped back with clear tape, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $2.00
A retelling of the traditional Norwegian tale about the adventures of a runaway pancake.
Pat the Playground Leader: by Elizabeth M. Garber, illus. by Judith S. Roth, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $6.00
The Peter Patter Book of Nursery Rhymes: by Leroy F. Jackson, illus. by Blanche Fisher Wright, 1918 copyright, 1985 edition, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 96 pages. - $4.00
Pictures for the Palace: by Flora Fifield, illus. by Nola Langner, 1957, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, one page has minor half-inch tear, ex-lib, adorable pictures, 42 pages. - $8.00
This story was suggested by legends concerning the life of the Japanese artist Hokusai (1760-1849).
The Pretty House that Found Happiness: by Eleanor Eisenberg, illus. by Betsy Warren, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 31 pages. - $8.00
Adorable little story about a couple who adopt a little boy because they couldn’t have any children of their own.
Rainy Day Together: by Ellen Parsons, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 30 pages. - $3.00
A little girl describes a rainy day spent with her mother.
Ramon Makes a Trade – A Picture Story in English and Spanish: by Barbara Ritchie, illus. by Earl Thollander, 1959, HB w/ DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $7.00
In a Mexican market place where Ramon has come with his father and mother to sell their beautiful jars, Ramon looks forward eagerly to trade an orange jar he made himself for a handsome green parrot in a cage. To his sorrow he learns this is not an easy trade to make, but the boy shows great determination… Included in this book is a complete Spanish translation of the story and an illustrated list of useful expressions. Here is a perfect book for children and parents learning Spanish at home or at school.
The Real Mother Goose: illustrated by Blanche Fisher Wright, 1944, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on outer edge of text, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 128 pages. - $5.00
Red Mittens: by Laura Bannon, illus. by the author, 1946, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through one corner, color of spine faded slightly, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 30 pages. - $5.00
Joe’s Mommy knit Joe some red mittens and fastened them together with a string so he wouldn’t lose them. Joe loved his mittens so much he wore them around his neck all the time, even when it wasn’t winter. One day they were lost. Poor little Joe! The hen and the cat and the cow helped him look for them. They all laughed when they found the mittens in a very strange place, but Joe was happy again.
Rolling Downhill: illus. by Ruth Carroll, 1973, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 29 pages. - $8.00
This picture-story relates the adventures of a playful dog and cat as they pursue, and become entangled in, a ball of yarn.
Rosalie – The Bird Market Turtle: by Winifred and Cecil Lubell, illus. by the author(s)?, 1962, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor one inch tear on bottom of spine, nice illustrations, 54 pages. - $4.00
Rosalie – the bird market turtle – is lost and all of Paris pitch in to find her.
Rufus the Red-Necked Hornbill: by Patricia Lauber, illus. by Polly Cameron, 1958, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners and bottom edges, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 34 pages. - $6.00
Shan’s Lucky Knife – A Burmese Folk Tale Retold: by Jean Merrill, illus. by Ronni Solbert, unknown copyright, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, ex-lib, 46 pages. - $6.00
A boy from the Burmese hills comes into town and signs on as a sailor with a "shady" trader from Rangoon, despite the warnings of other traders.
Shawneen and Gander: by Richard Bennett, illus. by the author, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 60 pages. - $2.00
A children's tale set in Ireland about a boy who finds a leprechaun and a way to buy the most beautiful bugle he has ever seen. When Shawneen seeks the help of the leprechaun surprises abound, including the hero he never knew he was.
Sir Howard the Coward: by William Wise, illus. by Susan Perl, 1967, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, A See and Read Book, 64 pages. - $8.00
Sir Howard de Quincy Updike St. James has a fine name. But all who know him call him a coward. “Sir Howard, the Coward,” they say in dismay, “won't answer a challenge or fight with a dragon.” When the mighty Duke of Middlesex attacks, the young knight just has to do battle. He brings cookies to eat (in case he is caught) and puts on his armor completely unused. 'Though the fighting is fierce and the good men outnumbered, Sir Howard the Coward is a hero that day... or is he?
Suzu and the Bride Doll: by Patricia Miles Martin, illus. by Kazue Mizumura, 1960, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners and bottom edge of cover, boards showing through corners and bottom edge, clear tape on spine, minor tear on spine repaired by the tape, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 55 pages. - $6.00
Tales of Thunder and Lightning: by Harry Devlin, illus. by the author, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written on inside front cover, one page has minor ¼ tear, 45 pages. - $4.00
This book contains fifteen tales from many lands explaining nature's phenomena: thunder, lightning, and rain.
The Things that Are: by Adrien Stoutenburg, illus. by Robert Lostutter, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $6.00
Tim and Tom Play Ball: by Charlotte Steiner, illus. by the author?, 1961, HB, G+, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through a few corners and bottom edge of cover, several minor stains on cover, several pencil marks – which I erased – are still faintly visible, several pages have minor stains, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 28 pages. - $6.00
Adorable story about two boys who lose their ball and their adventures in trying to get it back.
Tim of Tall Grain Farm: by Anne Gustafson, illus. by Robert M. Brunton, 1958, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through a few corners, pages browning but not brittle, ex-lib, American Farm Series, 96 pages. - $6.00
A Treasury of Animal Stories: chosen by Jane Olliver, illus. by Annabel Spenceley, 1992, PB, like new condition, appears to have never been read, perfect gift-giving condition, 156 pages. - $2.00
From Aesop’s fable of the hare and the tortoise, to the rhinoceros who got his skin in Rudyard Kipling’s tale, and poor Henny Penny who thought the sky was falling in, these animals have captured the imagination of countless numbers of youngsters. In this collection you will find these traditional favorites along with modern stories from Ruskin Bond and Ted Hughes. The perfect read-aloud collection to introduce children to the rich tradition of animal tales and fables.
The Trouble with Francis: by Beman Lord, illus. by Arnold Spilka, 1964, HB, cover G+, text VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners and one place on bottom edge of cover, minor stains on cover, very corner of front endpaper missing, a few minor stains throughout text, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 54 pages. - $3.00
The trouble with Francis, according to him, was the pain of his name – it sounded like a girl's, and he didn't have a nickname. His father was called Frank, so that was out, because two Franks in the family would be confusing. He asked Pokey how he got his name, and Squarehead how he got his, but none of these applied to Francis. In an exciting ball game, Francis finally got his own - “Buckets” and in a very funny way. You'll enjoy finding out how.
Umbrella: by Taro Yashima, illus. by the author, 1958, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, boards showing very slightly through corners, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $6.00
Momo eagerly waits for a rainy day so she can use the red boots and umbrella she received on her third birthday.
SOLD!! A Very, Very Special Day: by Frances Ullmann DeArmand, illus. by Tom Vroman, 1963, HB, G, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, edges of book appears to have been wet, boards are slightly warped, pages rippled, minor staining around edge of text, no mold or mildew, name written on inside front cover, ex-lib, 38 pages. - $2.00
This book begins with asking is special about the day then goes through a year of holidays before revealing that the special day is your birthday. Very cute.
What is Red?: by Suzanne Gottlieb, illus. by Vladimir Bobri, 1961, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, rare title, 18 pages. - $6.00
Little boy Jonny learns about colors, adorably illustrated.
Woody’s Big Trouble: by Patricia Miles Martin, illus. by Paul Galdone, 1967, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $6.00
“That’s a good-for-nothing dog,” Mr. Gundy said to Woody. “If he doesn’t keep out of my vegetable garden, I’m going to tell the Pound Man that you let him run without a license.” That was Woody’s trouble. His family spent their money for food and clothes and there just wasn’t enough left over to pay for a dog license. “Just show me one thing he’s good for,” Mr. Gundy said, “and I’ll buy him a license myself.” Woody’s attempt to prove his dog’s worth makes a funny story.
Contains:
Frog and Toad are Friends; Frog and Toad Together; Days with Frog and Toad
Adventures of Raggedy Ann: by Johnny Gruelle, illus. by the author, copyright not stated, HB w/DJ, VG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, hinges have been neatly repaired, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 60 pages. - $3.00
All Aboard the Train: by Ethel and Leonard Kessler, illus. by the authors, 1964, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $8.00
Above title - second copy: 1964, HB, G, moderate wear to cover, boards showing through edges and corners, clear tape on spine, name written on front cover, appears to have had water spilled on it, no evidence of mold, no mildew smell, pages rippled slightly, minor staining of pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $5.00
American Caravan: by Frances Frost, illus. by Lee Townsend, 1944, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, text crisp and clean, nicely illustrated, 54 pages. - $10.00
The story of a family’s trip across America.
Angelo – The Naughty One: by Helen Garrett, illus. by Leo Politi, 1944, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $6.00
A little boy in a Mexican city runs away during preparations for his eldest sister's wedding - he doesn't want to have a bath. He hates water. He hides in some bushes, and when found, he runs again till he comes to a fort. Again he tries to run when the soldiers also want to give him a bath. A soldier appears who is going to marry his sister and offers him a ride back on his beautiful horse. So he goes to the wedding after all! And no longer fears baths.
Around Another Corner: by Emily Hearn, illus. by Edward Malsberg, 1971, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $3.00
Everyone said Peppino was too little to work until he found Joe, who was glad to have him help clean up litter.
Bear Circus: by William Pene du Bois, illus. by the author, 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, several “dog-eared” pages, two pages have top layer of page torn (about ½ an inch in diameter), effects picture on one side of each page, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 42 pages. - $2.00
Above title - third copy: 1971, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, minor stains on cover, endpapers missing, a few pages have minor stains, 48 pages. - $2.00
It takes the koala bears seven years to learn to use the circus equipment they find and to put together an act.
Becky and the Bear: by Dorothy Van Woerkom, illus. by Margot Tomes, 1975, HB, VG, minor wear to corners, boards showing very, very slightly through a few corners, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $7.00
After a hard winter in Maine, there is little left to eat in Becky's house. Her father and brother have gone hunting, leaving her to stir the hasty pudding and sand the floor. Unhappily picking huckleberries, Becky wished that she could go hunting and "do something brave, too!" But suddenly a hungry bear rears up from the huckleberry patch - because he smells Becky! Thinking quickly, Becky contrives an ingenious plan to save the pigs in the barn and at the same time catch the bear single-handedly. How Becky mixes a "flip" and uses it makes a lively, funny story.
Boldy: by Nils Hogner, illus. by the author, 1953, HB, G+, moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, black tape on spine, first page of text has one-inch tear, back endpaper has two-inch tear, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 38 pages. - $5.00
Cappy Cardinal: by Frank O’Leary, illus. by the author, 1960, HB, cover G+, text VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains on cover, a few pages have minor creases, ex-lib, adorable story/illustrations, rare title? 32 pages. - $8.00
The Case of the Cat’s Meow: by Crosby Bonsall, illustrated, 1965, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners, stains on cover, a few pages have minor creases, ex-lib, An I Can Read Mystery, 64 pages. - $2.00
Cats for Kansas: by Le Grand, illus. by the author, 1948, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, pages browning slightly but not brittle, a few “dog-eared” pages, two-inch tear in front endpaper, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 38 pages. - $5.00
“Today cats walk among the sunflowers in Kansas. But it was not always so, for once there were no cats in Kansas.” This is the story of how cats came to Kansas.
Chandler Chipmunk’s Flying Lesson and Other Stories: by Patricia Miles Martin, illus. by Margot Locke, 1960, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 64 pages. - $5.00
Chandler, Jamie, Daisy and Daisy, and all the other animals who live at Blackberry Acres belong to the world of a child as much as a long summer day or a make-believe game. Their adventures will stretch his imagination and make him laugh again and again.
Ching-Li: by Martha Lee Poston, illus. by Weda Yap, 1941, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 40 pages. - $12.00, rare title?
The Crows of Pearblossom: by Aldous Huxley, illus. by Barbara Cooney, 1967, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $6.00
A rattlesnake eats every one of Mrs. Crow’s eggs until Old Man Owl hatches an idea to solve the problem.
The Egg Tree: by Katherine Milhous, illus. by the author, 1950, HB w/DJ, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $3.00
One Easter morning, Katy and Carl went on an egg hunt through Grandmom’s house. Katy couldn’t find anything until she went up to the attic. And there she discovered a very special set of eggs…Grandmom had painted them when she was a little girl. And now, she hung them from the branches of a tiny tree – an Egg Tree! So began a very special Easter tradition.
Fact and Story Readers - Book Four: by H. Suzzallo, G. E. Freeland, K. L. McLaughlin, and A. M. Skinner, illus. by G. M. Richards, G. L. Carlson, and other, 1931, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners and a few places along edges, name written on front endpaper, a few pages have minor stains, page browning slightly but not brittle, 429 pages. - $6.00
Five Golden Wrens: by Private Hugh Troy, illus. by the author, 1943, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, two pages have minor white crayon or chalk marks, beautiful illustrations, 44 pages. - $8.00
Frog Went A-Courtin’: by John Langstaff, illus. by Feodor Rojankovsky, 1983, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: by John Langstaff, illus. by Feodor Rojankovsky, 1955, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, Caldecott Medal, 30 pages. - $1.00
Above title - third copy: 1955, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, signed by the author, a few “dog-eared” pages, 30 pages. - $1.50
More than four hundred years ago, this story-song was written down in Scotland, and when America was first discovered and people came from England and Scotland to live here, they brought this ballad with them. Mothers and fathers sang it to their children, and the children to their children, sometimes changing the words a bit to suit themselves.
General Billycock’s Pigs: by Joan Balfour Payne, illus. by the author, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, 64 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 64 pages. - $3.00
A blustery and disagreeable old general with a terrible temper is unable to stop a band of wild pigs from ruining his fields, until his daughter visits an Indian shaman and learns that the old man must drive out the pigs within him before those that trouble his lands will depart.
Gingerbread Friends: by Jan Brett, illus. by the author, 2008, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, child's name and doodles on inside back cover, adorable illustrations, 26 pages. - $1.00
Lonely Gingerbread Baby, having set out to find a friend, enters a bakery where he tries to talk to different cookies and other figures, but winds up leading a crowd back to his house on a chase similar to the one in the familiar tale. Includes one fold-out illustration and a recipe for gingerbread cookies.
Great-Grandfather in the Honey Tree: by Sam and Zoe Swayne, illus. by the authors, 1949, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly to corners, a few minor pen marks on front cover, moderate tear on first 6 pages taped with clear tape, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 53 pages. - $20.00 rare title
Holly Hobbie’s Nursery Rhymes: by Holly Hobbie, illus. by the author, 1977, HB, G+, very minor wear to corners of cover, moderate wear to top and bottom of spine – looks like a dog chewed the corners of spine, a few stains on endpapers, rest of test crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 45 pages. - $3.00
How the Moon Began - A Tale from Grimm: adapted by James Reeves, illus. by Edward Ardizzone, 1971, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 38 pages. - $6.00
Karen Gets a Fever: by Miriam Gilbert, illus. by George Overlie, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 24 pages. - $4.00
Cute story about a little girl who gets sick.
Little Bear: by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. by Maurice Sendak, 1957, PB, VVG, very minor wear and a few tears to cover, a few minor stains on cover, name written on front endpaper, 63 pages. - $1.00
Little Bear Marches in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade: by Janice, illus. by Mariana, 1967, HB, rebound, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, minor stains throughout text, a few pages have small (about or less than one inch) tear(s), ex-lib, 32 pages. - $5.00
Little Bear’s Visit: by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. by Maurice Sendak, 1981, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, appears to have never been read, 64 pages. - $1.00
Little Brown Bear and His Friends: by Elizabeth Upham, illus. by Marjorie Harrell, 1952, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, text crisp and clean, adorable illustrations, 60 pages. - $10.00
Little Chick’s Story: by Mary DeBall Kwitz, illus. by Cyndy Szekeres, 1978, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through one corner, minor stains on cover, An Early I Can Read Book,32 pages. - $2.00
One day an egg hatched open. Out came Little Chick. She ran and played and ate. When evening came, Little Chick crept under her mother’s wing. She said, “Tell me a story, Broody Hen.” So Broody Hen did. And it was a very special story!
The Little Engine that Could: by Watty Piper, illus. by George and Doris Hauman, 1961, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 36 pages. - $3.00
Although he is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain. On die-cut board pages.
The Little White House: by Odille Ousley and David H. Russell, illustrated, 1964, revised edition, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, Ginn Basic Reader, 195 pages. - $3.00
The Lonely Doll: by Dare Wright, illus. with photos, 1985, PB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases to cover, text crisp and clean, 52 pages. - $1.00
The Lonely Doll Learns a Lesson: by Dare Wright, illus. with photos, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains on cover, name written neatly on inside front cover, 54 pages. - $5.00
Lost in the Forest: by Richard D. Schwerman, illus. by Richard Wahl, 1976, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners, ex-lib, A Career Adventure Book, 62 pages. - $5.00
While searching for their lost dog in the forest, Susan and her brother have a chance to learn something about forestry form the forester who helps them.
SOLD!! Maurice’s Room: by Paula Fox, illus. by Ingrid Fetz, 1966, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 64 pages. - $2.00
Eight-year-old Maurice’s struggle to protect his bedroom full of treasured "junk" from unsympathetic parents undergoes a transformation when the family moves to the country.
Mei Li: by Thomas Handforth, illus. by the author, 1938, HB w/DJ, rebound, VG, minor wear to corners, a few minor tears and creases to DJ, DJ has Mylar cover, first page of text has 8 inch tear that has been neatly repaired with clear tape, minor stains throughout text, ex-lib, Caldecott Medal, 44 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: 1938, HB, VG, moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, outer edge of spine is missing – repaired with clear tape, pages browning slightly but not brittle, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 44 pages. - $6.00
After spending an eventful day at the fair held on New Year's Eve, Mei Li arrives home just in time to greet the kitchen god.
SOLD!! Miss Terry at the Library: by Jene Barr, illus. by Lucy Hawkinson, 1962, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 30 pages. - $6.00
Miss Terry, children’s librarian, introduces young readers to the library’s collection and services.
Moonbeam and Dan Starr: by Selma and Jack Wassermann, illus. by George Rohrer, 1966, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, brown tape on spine, a few pages have minor crayon marks, two page have pen marks on the illustrations, ex-lib, Moonbeam Books, 64 pages. - $4.00
The Mouse: by Iliane Roels, illus. by the author, 1968, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, Animals at Home, ex-lib, beautifully illustrated, 16 pages. - $8.00
While exploring the world, two house mice observe the different habits and characteristics of several other kinds of mice.
Mr. Bumba Keeps House: by Pearl Augusta Harwood, illus. by Joseph Folger, 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through one corner, minor stains on cover, several creased pages, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $3.00
Mr. Bumba, painter of pictures, has trouble keeping house. Jane and Bill, his young neighbors, decide to help him and find a very good solution whereby Mr. Bumba can paint while his housework is done. Pictures and a simple text tell the story.
One Special Dog: by Patricia Miles Martin, illus. by John and Lucy Hawkinson, 1968, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through one corner, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Molly, a little Indian girl, was afraid to be left alone with the sheep because of the wild dog packs until a special dog befriended her brother.
The Pancake Boy – An Old Norwegian Folk Tale: by Lorinda Bryan Cauley, illus. by the author, 1988, HB w/DJ, VG, minor wear to corners, boards showing very slightly through two bottom corners, several pages have minor tears, two pages have been completely torn out and taped back with clear tape, ex-lib, 28 pages. - $2.00
A retelling of the traditional Norwegian tale about the adventures of a runaway pancake.
Pat the Playground Leader: by Elizabeth M. Garber, illus. by Judith S. Roth, 1961, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $6.00
The Peter Patter Book of Nursery Rhymes: by Leroy F. Jackson, illus. by Blanche Fisher Wright, 1918 copyright, 1985 edition, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 96 pages. - $4.00
Pictures for the Palace: by Flora Fifield, illus. by Nola Langner, 1957, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, one page has minor half-inch tear, ex-lib, adorable pictures, 42 pages. - $8.00
This story was suggested by legends concerning the life of the Japanese artist Hokusai (1760-1849).
The Pretty House that Found Happiness: by Eleanor Eisenberg, illus. by Betsy Warren, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 31 pages. - $8.00
Adorable little story about a couple who adopt a little boy because they couldn’t have any children of their own.
Rainy Day Together: by Ellen Parsons, illus. by Lillian Hoban, 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 30 pages. - $3.00
A little girl describes a rainy day spent with her mother.
Ramon Makes a Trade – A Picture Story in English and Spanish: by Barbara Ritchie, illus. by Earl Thollander, 1959, HB w/ DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $7.00
In a Mexican market place where Ramon has come with his father and mother to sell their beautiful jars, Ramon looks forward eagerly to trade an orange jar he made himself for a handsome green parrot in a cage. To his sorrow he learns this is not an easy trade to make, but the boy shows great determination… Included in this book is a complete Spanish translation of the story and an illustrated list of useful expressions. Here is a perfect book for children and parents learning Spanish at home or at school.
The Real Mother Goose: illustrated by Blanche Fisher Wright, 1944, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on outer edge of text, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 128 pages. - $5.00
Red Mittens: by Laura Bannon, illus. by the author, 1946, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through one corner, color of spine faded slightly, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 30 pages. - $5.00
Joe’s Mommy knit Joe some red mittens and fastened them together with a string so he wouldn’t lose them. Joe loved his mittens so much he wore them around his neck all the time, even when it wasn’t winter. One day they were lost. Poor little Joe! The hen and the cat and the cow helped him look for them. They all laughed when they found the mittens in a very strange place, but Joe was happy again.
Rolling Downhill: illus. by Ruth Carroll, 1973, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 29 pages. - $8.00
This picture-story relates the adventures of a playful dog and cat as they pursue, and become entangled in, a ball of yarn.
Rosalie – The Bird Market Turtle: by Winifred and Cecil Lubell, illus. by the author(s)?, 1962, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor one inch tear on bottom of spine, nice illustrations, 54 pages. - $4.00
Rosalie – the bird market turtle – is lost and all of Paris pitch in to find her.
Rufus the Red-Necked Hornbill: by Patricia Lauber, illus. by Polly Cameron, 1958, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners and bottom edges, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 34 pages. - $6.00
Shan’s Lucky Knife – A Burmese Folk Tale Retold: by Jean Merrill, illus. by Ronni Solbert, unknown copyright, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, ex-lib, 46 pages. - $6.00
A boy from the Burmese hills comes into town and signs on as a sailor with a "shady" trader from Rangoon, despite the warnings of other traders.
Shawneen and Gander: by Richard Bennett, illus. by the author, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 60 pages. - $2.00
A children's tale set in Ireland about a boy who finds a leprechaun and a way to buy the most beautiful bugle he has ever seen. When Shawneen seeks the help of the leprechaun surprises abound, including the hero he never knew he was.
Sir Howard the Coward: by William Wise, illus. by Susan Perl, 1967, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, A See and Read Book, 64 pages. - $8.00
Sir Howard de Quincy Updike St. James has a fine name. But all who know him call him a coward. “Sir Howard, the Coward,” they say in dismay, “won't answer a challenge or fight with a dragon.” When the mighty Duke of Middlesex attacks, the young knight just has to do battle. He brings cookies to eat (in case he is caught) and puts on his armor completely unused. 'Though the fighting is fierce and the good men outnumbered, Sir Howard the Coward is a hero that day... or is he?
Suzu and the Bride Doll: by Patricia Miles Martin, illus. by Kazue Mizumura, 1960, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners and bottom edge of cover, boards showing through corners and bottom edge, clear tape on spine, minor tear on spine repaired by the tape, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 55 pages. - $6.00
Tales of Thunder and Lightning: by Harry Devlin, illus. by the author, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written on inside front cover, one page has minor ¼ tear, 45 pages. - $4.00
This book contains fifteen tales from many lands explaining nature's phenomena: thunder, lightning, and rain.
The Things that Are: by Adrien Stoutenburg, illus. by Robert Lostutter, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners, a few minor stains on cover, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $6.00
Tim and Tom Play Ball: by Charlotte Steiner, illus. by the author?, 1961, HB, G+, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through a few corners and bottom edge of cover, several minor stains on cover, several pencil marks – which I erased – are still faintly visible, several pages have minor stains, ex-lib, adorable illustrations, 28 pages. - $6.00
Adorable story about two boys who lose their ball and their adventures in trying to get it back.
Tim of Tall Grain Farm: by Anne Gustafson, illus. by Robert M. Brunton, 1958, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through a few corners, pages browning but not brittle, ex-lib, American Farm Series, 96 pages. - $6.00
A Treasury of Animal Stories: chosen by Jane Olliver, illus. by Annabel Spenceley, 1992, PB, like new condition, appears to have never been read, perfect gift-giving condition, 156 pages. - $2.00
From Aesop’s fable of the hare and the tortoise, to the rhinoceros who got his skin in Rudyard Kipling’s tale, and poor Henny Penny who thought the sky was falling in, these animals have captured the imagination of countless numbers of youngsters. In this collection you will find these traditional favorites along with modern stories from Ruskin Bond and Ted Hughes. The perfect read-aloud collection to introduce children to the rich tradition of animal tales and fables.
The Trouble with Francis: by Beman Lord, illus. by Arnold Spilka, 1964, HB, cover G+, text VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners and one place on bottom edge of cover, minor stains on cover, very corner of front endpaper missing, a few minor stains throughout text, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 54 pages. - $3.00
The trouble with Francis, according to him, was the pain of his name – it sounded like a girl's, and he didn't have a nickname. His father was called Frank, so that was out, because two Franks in the family would be confusing. He asked Pokey how he got his name, and Squarehead how he got his, but none of these applied to Francis. In an exciting ball game, Francis finally got his own - “Buckets” and in a very funny way. You'll enjoy finding out how.
Umbrella: by Taro Yashima, illus. by the author, 1958, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, boards showing very slightly through corners, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $6.00
Momo eagerly waits for a rainy day so she can use the red boots and umbrella she received on her third birthday.
SOLD!! A Very, Very Special Day: by Frances Ullmann DeArmand, illus. by Tom Vroman, 1963, HB, G, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, edges of book appears to have been wet, boards are slightly warped, pages rippled, minor staining around edge of text, no mold or mildew, name written on inside front cover, ex-lib, 38 pages. - $2.00
This book begins with asking is special about the day then goes through a year of holidays before revealing that the special day is your birthday. Very cute.
What is Red?: by Suzanne Gottlieb, illus. by Vladimir Bobri, 1961, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, rare title, 18 pages. - $6.00
Little boy Jonny learns about colors, adorably illustrated.
Woody’s Big Trouble: by Patricia Miles Martin, illus. by Paul Galdone, 1967, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $6.00
“That’s a good-for-nothing dog,” Mr. Gundy said to Woody. “If he doesn’t keep out of my vegetable garden, I’m going to tell the Pound Man that you let him run without a license.” That was Woody’s trouble. His family spent their money for food and clothes and there just wasn’t enough left over to pay for a dog license. “Just show me one thing he’s good for,” Mr. Gundy said, “and I’ll buy him a license myself.” Woody’s attempt to prove his dog’s worth makes a funny story.