Picture Books
The P.F. Volland Company, 1910. 75th edition. Illlustrated paper boards; covers toned with age; edges lightly worn; corners bumped; illustrated endpapers; binding good; text clean. G+
An imaginative tale of mystery and fear of the unknown by one of the world's most acclaimed children's books authors
Fog Island tells the story of Finn and Cara, a brother and sister whose boat drifts away to a mysterious island. 'Stay clear of Fog Island!' their father warned them. 'It's a doomed and evil place.' One day, a thick fog rolls in and their boat is swept away by currents. In the distance, Fog Island looms over them. No one has ever returned from this island, but they discover things are not quite as they expect.
On publication, this tale of fear of the unknown was voted one of the best illustrated children's books of the year by the New York Times and one of the best children's picture books of the year by Publisher's Weekly.
Ages 6-9
Journey with Frida as she flitters along, encouraging the forest creatures to express themselves creatively. This is a full-color hardback 8x8" picture book, written in rhyme. Written and created for adults to enjoy as well, as the message is meant to inspire everyone to pick up that purple marker and write or scribble away!
A "Kiddie Kut" Book, printed in Great Britain by Collins Clear Type Press, no date (circa 1950's); stapled; front cover has diagonal crease along bottom right corner; top edges bent; some red ink marks on rear cover and inside rear cover; former owner's bookplate on verso of front cover. G
Kami learns some very exciting news, but she has a difficult time believing it. Will more details help to inspire her or cast further doubts? The historic election of the first U.S. female Vice President fills Kami with excitement, but Kami has never seen a female VP before. Can Kami overcome her doubts and embrace her inner Girl Power? Will she be inspired to ignite her leader within and dream even BIGGER? Girls of all ages will be inspired by this beautiful rhyming story and fuel their passion for achieving all of their dreams!
Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1936. Dust jacket protected; edges worn with large tears at bottom of front cover near spine and corner; long closed tear across front cover from fore-edge to middle; pictorial covers over black cloth spine; edges worn, corners bumped; illustrated endpapers; binding good. G/G-
A few folks, mostly adults, contend that there are no such things as giants. I will not waste your time nor mine disputing such radical theories. They probably don't believe in the Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy either. Blasphemy.
In addition (and you may not believe this) there are folks who dispute the fact that hamburgers grow on bushes. Good grief...doesn't anyone major in agriculture anymore? I know for a fact that a certain fast-food chain started this rumor. Want scientific proof? Well, there are pictures of several hamburgers bushes in this very book.
Jolly Roger
'Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy.'
So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.
Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.
This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.