BROWNE, ANTHONY

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New york: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990. 1st American Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0862034353. Illustrated by Anthony Browne. Color Illustrations; This book is in Fine condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket has a one inch + semi closed edge tear to the top front spine joint and a bit of nicking to the top spine end. "On Thursday morning at a quarter past ten, Joseph Kaye notices something strange about the teakettle. And so begins a very extraordinary day in which everything around him seems to change." "When he finished school Browne intended to become a painter, but being short of money he took a job as a medical illustrator, drawing the insides of bodies for Manchester Royal Infirmary. After three years he grew tired of the job's repetitiveness and moved on to design greeting cards for Gordon Fraser. He designed cards for fifteen years before he started writing and illustrating his own books. Browne's debut book both as writer and as illustrator was Through the Magic Mirror, published by Hamish Hamilton in 1976. A Walk in the Park followed next year and gained a cult following and Bear Hunt (1979) was more successful commercially.". Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 33330

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: 0862034353 Picture Book Illustrated Anthony Browne Changes Anxiety Imagination Parent And Child New Babies Picture Books

BRUNA, DICK

Dick Brunas Animal Book

New York: Two Continents / Methuen, 1976. 1st American Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0846701243. Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket (possibly issued without a dust jacket). The book is in generally clean, bright condition. There is some bumping and rubbing to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. The text pages are generally clean, though there are spots of foxing and possible finger dirt to several pages. There is a previous owner's inked gift notation on the front endpaper. "Dick Bruna (born Hendrik Magdalenus Bruna, 23 August 1927 – 16 February 2017) was a Dutch author, artist, illustrator and graphic designer. Bruna was best known for his children's books which he authored and illustrated, numbering over 200. His most notable creation was Miffy (Nijntje in the original Dutch) , a small rabbit drawn with heavy graphic lines, simple shapes and primary colours. Bruna also created stories for characters such as Lottie, Farmer John, and Hettie Hedgehog. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 43231

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: 0846701243 Young Adult Dick Bruna Animals Early Readers

DE BRUNHOFF, LAURENT

Babar Loses His Crown

New York: Beginner Books, 1967. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Laurent De Brunhoff. Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Very Good- dust jacket. Book #45 in the Beginner Books series. First Edition with the points: 195/195 on front flap top corner, The rear dust jacket cover has the Beginner Book story and the titles list from Bear Scouts through The Cat in the Hat Songbook (the bottom paragraph). The book is in generally clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The front endpaper has some creasing, and there is some mostly erased writing on the reverse of the front endpaper. The dust jacket has several small edge nicks and tears and some light spots of rubbing. "The book is based on a tale that Brunhoff's wife, Cécile, had invented for their children. It tells of a young elephant, named Babar, whose mother is killed by a hunter. Babar escapes, and in the process leaves the jungle in exile, visits a big city, and returns to bring the benefits of civilization to his fellow elephants. Just as he returns to his community of elephants, their king dies from eating a bad mushroom. Because of his travels and civilization, Babar is chosen king of the elephant kingdom. He marries his cousin, Celeste, and they subsequently have children and teach them valuable lessons. " (from Wikipedia) ; Vol. 45. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 42821

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Young Adult Laurent De Brunhoff Babar Elephants Youth Series Beginner Books

DE BRUNHOFF, LAURENT

Babar Visits Another Planet

New York: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1972. Hardcover. ISBN: 0394824296. This book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners have some light bumping and rubbing. There are a couple of small spots of discoloration to the rear cover. The text pages are clean and bright. "After the war, Laurent, who inherited his father's artistic gift, trained at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière under the painter Othon Friesz and began living as an artist in Montparnasse. But, wishing to maintain his tie to his father and the imaginative world of his childhood, he turned back to the character his father had drawn and taught himself to draw in his father's style. What Christine Nelson calls their "intergenerational artistic partnership" had begun even earlier, when Laurent was a teenager, and was asked to do the color for several pages that his father had left in black and white. His own first Babar book, Babar et ce coquin d’Arthur (Babar’s Cousin, That Rascal Arthur) , was published in 1946 when Laurent was 21. " (From Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 42466

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: 0394824296 Young Adult Laurent De Brunhoff Babar Elephants

DE BRUNHOFF, LAURENT

Gregory and Lady Turtle in the Valley of the Music Trees

New York: Pantheon Books, 1971. 1st American Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Laurent de Brunhoff. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ to Near Fine- condition. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. There is some beginning rubbing to the spine joints of the book cover. The text pages are clean and bright. The bottom spine end of the text block has a faint red marker mark (Not a remainder mark). A couple of pages have some crease / dog-eared pages. "Cautiously, Lady Turtle sticks her head out from under her shell and sneezes twice. Then she nibbles a little piece of lettuce leaf and sets out, without hurrying, on her way. Every day, after her nap, she pays a visit to her friend Gregory the rabbit." "Laurent de Brunhoff (born August 30, 1925, Paris, France) is an author and illustrator, known primarily for continuing the Babar the Elephant series of children's books, created by his father, Jean de Brunhoff. The children’s classic, Babar, began as a bedtime story that Cécile de Brunhoff told her young sons, Laurent and Mathieu, in 1930, when they were five and four years old, respectively. They loved the story about the little elephant so much that they asked their father, who was an artist, to draw pictures for them of the elephant world their mother had described. He did and eventually created a book, Histoire de Babar: le petit éléphant (The Story of Babar) , which was published by Jardin des Modes, a family-run publishing house.". Very Good+ in Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 34289

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Picture Book Laurent de Brunhoff Animals Humor Rabbits Turtles Flying Flying machines Picture Books

BULLEN, FRANK T. (FIRST MATE)

Frank Brown Sea Apprentice

Philadelphia, PA: David Mckay, Publisher, 1926. Reprint. Hardcover. Illustrated by Stephen Reid. Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. This edition includes 8 full color, full page illustrations by Stephen Reid. There is a previous owner's inked name on the front endpaper. The dust jacket is mostly clean and bright, but does have several small to medium sized edge tears to the front spine joint and front flap joint. "In order to make it plain to my readers that the following pages may be read without danger of acquiring false information about the sea, or the ways of its servants, I beg to say that every incident recorded is fact, either well authenticated by others, or personal experience of my own." "Frank Thomas Bullen (1857–1915) , British author and novelist, was born of poor parents in Paddington, London, on 5 April 1857, and was educated for a few years at a dame school and Westbourne school, Paddington. At the age of 9 he left school and took up work as an errand boy. In 1869 he went to sea and travelled to all parts of the world in various capacities including that of second mate of the Harbinger and chief mate of the Day Dawn, under Capt. J. R. H. Ward jun. In 1883 he became a clerk in the Meteorological Office until 1889. His reputation was made over the publication of The Cruise of the "Cachelot" (1898) ; and he also wrote, amongst other books, Idylls of the Sea (1899) ; Sea Wrack (1903) ; The Call of the Deep (1907) and A Compleat Sea Cook (1912) , besides many articles and essays. He lectured extensively and was highly critical of Australasia's lack of defences against what he saw as imminent naval threats from Germany and Japan. He died at Madeira on 1 March 1915.". Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 41753

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Young Adult Fiction Frank T. Bullen Ships & Sailing The Sea Whale hunting

BURGESS, THORNTON W. & MARY HAUGE & CARL HAUGE

The Littlest Christmas Tree

New York, NY: Wonder Books, 1954. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Mary and Carl Hauge. Color Illustrations; This book is in Near Fine condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright.. Near Fine .

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Book number: 47603

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Young Adult Thornton W. Burgess Mary Hauge Carl Hauge Christmas Christmas Tree

BURGESS, THORNTON W.

Peter Rabbit Proves a Friend

New York: Platt & Munk, Publishers, 1940. Trade Edition. Paperback. Illustrated by Harrison Cady. Color Illustrations; This is an oversized paperback book with illustrated self covers and stapled spine. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. There is some tearing to the bottom spine of the book cover. The covers have some ground-in dirt. The text pages are generally clean and bright, though there are occasional spots of foxing throughout and some light generalized toning to the pages. "For the next 50 years, Burgess steadily wrote books that were published around the world in many languages, including French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish. Collaborating with him was his illustrator and friend Harrison Cady of New York and Rockport, Massachusetts. Peter Rabbit was created by British author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, prompting Burgess to note, "I like to think that Miss Potter gave Peter a name known the world over, while I with Mr. Cady's help perhaps made him a character." (from Wikipedia). Very Good .

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Book number: 46314

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Young Adult Thornton W. Burgess Harrison Cady Peter Rabbit Platt & Munk

BURMAN, BEN LUCIEN

Blow a Wild Bugle for Catfish Bend

New York, NY: Taplinger Publishing Company, 1967. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0800808258. Illustrated by Alice Caddy. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket has some beginning rubbing and edge wear to the spine ends and corners. "Ben Lucien Burman (December 12, 1896 – November 12, 1984) was an American author and journalist born in Covington, Kentucky. He also fought in both World War I and World War II, and graduate from Harvard University. He was married to Alice Caddy who illustrated many of his children's books, including his most popular books, the Catfish Bend series, which became popular with both children and adults. The series is set in Catfish Bend, Mississippi, and tells a tale of many animal residents in Catfish Bend. The series was eventually published in eleven different languages." (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 46954

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: 0800808258 Young Adult Ben Lucien Burman Catfish Bend Humor Alice Caddy Kentucky

BURNETT, FRANCES HODGSON

The Secret Garden

New York, NY: Frederick A. Stokes, 1911. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by M. B. Kirk. Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good condition and is lacking the dust jacket. The book is in generally clean, bright condition. This is the 1st edition with the date of August, 1911 on the copyright page and no further listings- along with no later listings to the title page. The front cover includes a full sized pictorial pastedown which has some lightish edge wear and rubbing. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping, rubbing and wear. The gilt lettering on the spine of the book is mostly rubbed away. The text pages are generally clean and bright. There is a previous owner's inked name on the front endpaper. Included are four full color, full sized illustrated plates (including the frontispiece). "In part written on Burnett's visits to Buile Hill Park, The Secret Garden was first serialised, starting in autumn 1910, in The American Magazine, a publication aimed at adults. The entire book was first published in summer 1911 by Frederick A. Stokes in New York, and by Heinemann in London. The 1911 edition was illustrated by M. B. Kirk." (from Wikipedia). Very Good .

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Book number: 47639

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Young Adult Fiction Frances Hodgson Burnett The Secret Garden Gardens Nature Relationships

BURNETT, FRANCES HODGSON

Two Little Pilgrims' Progress a Story of the City Beautiful

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911. Trade Edition. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and was likely issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The book covers are illustrated with green, yellow, red and gilt decorations and lettering. The text pages are clean and bright. There is a previous owner's gift notation on the front endpaper, dated 1919. "Frances turned to write to earn money. Her first story was published in Godey's Lady's Book in 1868. Soon after, she was being published regularly in Godey's Lady's Book, Scribner's Monthly, Peterson's Magazine and Harper's Bazaar. She wanted to escape from the family's poverty and tended to overwork herself, later writing that she had been "a pen driving machine" during the early years of her career. For five years she wrote constantly, often not worrying about the quality of her work. Once her first story was published, before she was 18, she spent the rest of her life as a working writer. By 1869, she had earned enough to move the family into a better home in Knoxville. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 41392

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Young Adult Frances Hodgson Burnett Cities Americana

BURTON, VIRGINIA LEE

Choo Choo the Runaway Engine

New York: Scholastic, 1974. Reprint. Paperback. Book Club Edition. Illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton. B&W Illustrations; This copy includes a record retelling the story. This is an oversized paperback book. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. There is some beginning bumping to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. The record has been taped to the inside rear cover of the book. The record appears to be in Very Good condition.. Very Good .

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Book number: 41937

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Young Adult Virginia Lee Burton Trains Railroad Fiction Railroading

BUSHNELL, JACK

Sky Dancer

New York: Harpercollins, 1996. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0688052886. Illustrated by Ormerod, Jan. Color Illustrations; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 41163

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: 0688052886 Young Adult Jack Bushnell Jan Ormerod Hawks Nature

BUTCHER, SUSAN & DAVID MONSON & SARAH DOUGLAS

Granite

Fairbanks, AK: Trail Breaker Kennel, 2007. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0975402927. Illustrated by Sarah Douglas. Color Illustrations; SIGNED EDITION. This copy has been signed, with a short inscription, by the author David Monson, on the title page. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is mostly clean and bright, but has some light bumping to the bottom edges of the dust jacket. "As a puppy, Granite was the smallest of the litter and sickly. Folks advised Susan to give him away. However, right from the beginning Susan believed in the little pup and wanted him to succeed. That’s why she gave him the “strong” name of Granite. When young, Granite didn’t have any confidence. Susan says he was afraid of his own shadow but he worked hard and loved to race. Granite’s first Iditarod was in 1984. In Iditarod Classics by Lew Freedman, Susan claims she didn’t choose him because of his skill; he was just the right age. During that race Granite got the chance to show her what a great athlete and leader he could be. He soon became Susan’s main leader and was instrumental in Butcher’s ‘86 & ‘87 Iditarod victories. Later that fall Granite became ill and it didn’t look like he would be competing in any more races." (from Ididarod education website) ; Signed by Author. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 48332

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: 0975402927 Young Adult Susan Butcher Sarah Douglas Signed Edition Iditarod Cancer

BYRUM, ISABEL C.

Tiny Tots in Story Town

Anderson, IN: The Warner Press, 1928. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. Illustrated by Ruthven H. Byrum. B&W Illustrations; This is a trade sized paperback book with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping, rubbing and edge wear. The covers have some generalized light toning. The text pages are clean and bright.. Very Good .

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Book number: 35519

Catalogue: Young Adult

Keywords: Young Adult Fiction Isabel C. Byrum Short Stories Poems Bedtime Stories Religion Young Adult Fiction