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Billy Whiskers at the Circus by F. G. Wheeler

$46 USDBilly Whiskers at the Circus by F. G. Wheeler

Books:Children's:Circus:Clown:Saalfield
Happy Birthday--this book is 100 years old! It is the tale of a goat named "Billy Whiskers" and his adventures during the time he spent at the Circus. The book is printed by Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, Ohio and has a copyright date of 1908. There is a full color print at the front of the book and many black and white drawings throughout. The cover is decorated paper and there is some wear to the binding, corners and edges. There a a couple of slight wrinkle lines on the cover (these ...
Penny Tunes and Princesses by Myron Levoy

$43 USDPenny Tunes and Princesses by Myron Levoy

Books:Children's:Violin:First Edition
This delightful children's book is a tale of Janos Andy who sold his violin to pay his passage to America. He arrives in America with high spirits and the desire to marry a real princess. In New York Janos overcomes enormous obstacles and overcomes them with Chaplinesque innocence. Read on about how he finally obtains a violin and how his dreams come true. The book, which is a stated First Edition, has a 1972 copyright date. It was published by Harp3er & Row and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats. ...
Pishtosh, Bullwash & Wimple - Whimsical Children's Book

$42 USDPishtosh, Bullwash & Wimple - Whimsical Children's Book

Books:Children's:Books:Children's:Fiction:Whimsical
This delightful and whimsical children's book is about three very unique characters by the names of Pishtosh, Bullwash and Wimple. These three are best friends. They meet at the playground--but it doesn't stop there--they travel everywhere and do amazing things. This book, which was written and illustrated by James Flora, has a copyright date of 1978. It is a stated First Edition. The publisher is Atheneum and it is a Margaret K. McElderry Book. The book has blue cloth boards, orange end-papers, ...
Blondie's Family by Chic Young - Children's Treasure Book

$24 USDBlondie's Family by Chic Young - Children's Treasure Book

Books:Children's:Treasure Books:Blondie Comic Strip Character Book
This surely brings back memories! The book includes such characters as Cookie, Alexander and their Dog, Elmer. It has a 1954 copyright by King Features Syndicate, Inc. and is a First Edition Treasure Books, New York. This story recounts the escapades of Alexander's dog Elmer. This book is in very good condition with only some light scratching on the cover (does not detract). All pages are clean and undamaged. The original owner has written her name on the inside front cover. This is a delightful ...
Wonder Book Edition of Peter Pan

$14 USDWonder Book Edition of Peter Pan

Books:Children's:Wonder Book
What a delightful book this is! This Wonder Book edition has a copyright date of 1952. It is retold for little children by Marcia Martin with pictures by Beatrice Derwinski. The illustrations are very charming! This book is in very good vintage condition with only very slight shelf wear to the cover and a tiny spot of paper missing on the back cover at the binding edge. The pages are all in immaculate condition, with only some yellowing from age. This is such a delightful telling of this ...
Dick and Jane Book - Happy Days with Our Friends

$125 USDDick and Jane Book - Happy Days with Our Friends

Books:Children's:Reader:Dick And Jane Reader
Who doesn't remember Dick and Jane! This wonderful book was published by Scott, Foresman and Company and has a copyright date of 1948. On the inside front and back covers there is the typical printed school book notation saying this book is the property of the State of Texas, lines for the child to write his/her name and the date that the book was issued and returned. It says "Pupils must not write on or mark any page of this text book" and then notes that the contract for this book begins on ...
Favorite Poems selected by Mary I. Strang

$23 USDFavorite Poems selected by Mary I. Strang

Books:Children's:Children's Poems:Children's Poetry
This 1958 Maxton Book of Favorite Poems for Young People is full of delightful poems selected by Mary I. Strang. The book is illustrated by Chesley D'Andrea. In the preface Strang talks about selecting poems written for children and about children. Some of the poems included are: "Father William"; "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat"; "Laughing Song"; "The Puzzled Centipede"; "A Song About Myself"; "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose". The book measures 10-1/4" x 7-1/4" and is in very good vintage condition ...
Favorite Nursery Rhymes Book by Merrill Publishers Children's Book

$28 USDFavorite Nursery Rhymes Book by Merrill Publishers Children's Book

Books:Children's:Nursery Rhymes:Merrill:Cat:Dog:Curly Locks:Mistress Mary:Lucy Locket:Boys:Girls:Jack Sprat
This absolutely delightful book was published for children by Merrill Publishers. It has copyright dates of 1953 and 1958. This soft-bound book has a fabric-like look. It has 10 pages of wonderful illustrations of children with wonderful nursery rhymes to go with each picture. This 9-1/2" x 12-3/4" book is in wonderful vintage condition. The only flaws are a small tear near the binding on the bottom of the front cover and some very slight bumping of corners. Other than that, this book is in ...
The Story Of Mrs. Tubbs -- Vintage Book

$125 USDThe Story Of Mrs. Tubbs -- Vintage Book

Books:Children's:Dr. Doolittle Author
"The Story Of Mrs. Tubbs" is written and illustrated by Hugh Lofting (Who also authored the Dr. Doolittle series). The book was published by Fred A. Stokes, Co. and copyrighted in 1923. The copyright page is curious in that it states "Published, Sept. 14, 1923, Second Printing, Sept. 7, 1923 (before publication). How a second edition could be published before the first is a bit of a mystery to me but that's what it reads. The book has a paste-down illustrated cover and full-color and black & ...
Wee Wisdom a Magazine for Boys and Girls July 1946

$14 USDWee Wisdom a Magazine for Boys and Girls July 1946

Books:Children's
What a delightful magazine. It is just full of all kinds of fun for boys and girls. There are poems, stories, articles for stamp collectors, music, instructions on learning to draw, recipes, crafts, puzzles and a paper doll named Penny. This magazine was published on the 1st of each month by United School of Christianity, Kansas City, MO. The cover was illustrated by Walter Ohlson. This magazine is in good condition, but someone did fold it in half so there is a crease down the center. The pages ...
Pinocchio Punch Out Figures Book - Walt Disney

$28 USDPinocchio Punch Out Figures Book - Walt Disney

Books:Children's:Disney Punch Out Book:Pinocchio Punch Out Book
This wonderful Walt Disney Productions Pinocchio punch out figure book has a copyright date of 1962, and a cover price of 29 cents. The book has punch outs on both the front and back covers and 4 page inside. It includes all the characters from Pinocchio, including the bad boys, Jiminy Cricket, Lampwick, Monstro the Whale, and of course Pinocchio himself,. What fun it will be to assemble these characters and act out the famous story. This will be a very nice addition to any Pinocchio collection. ...
Who am I? featuring Jim Henson's Muppets

$28 USDWho am I? featuring Jim Henson's Muppets

Books:Children's Books:Sesame Street
This wonderful Golden Sturdy Book by the makers of Little Golden Books features the Sesame Street Muppets. This delightful board book has wonderful illustrations of the Muppets. This book is hard to find and is prior to Elmo joining the cast. It is in very good, almost appears unused, condition. What a great addition to any Sesame Street collection it would be. I will be happy to combine purchases to save on shipping costs. International orders are always welcome.
Pishtosh, Bullwash & Wimple - Whimsical Children's Book

$48 USDPishtosh, Bullwash & Wimple - Whimsical Children's Book

Books:Children's:Children's Fiction
This delightful and whimsical children's book is about three very unique characters by the names of Pishtosh, Bullwash and Wimple. These three are best friends. They meet at the playground--but it doesn't stop there--they travel everywhere and do amazing things. This book, which was written and illustrated by James Flora, has a copyright date of 1978. It is a stated First Edition. The publisher is Atheneum and it is a Margaret K. McElderry Book. The book has blue cloth boards, orange end-papers, ...
Morris's Disappearing Bag by Rosemary Wells

$12 USDMorris's Disappearing Bag by Rosemary Wells

Books:Children's:Holiday Book:Christmas Story
This delightful little book is a tale of Christmas adventures for Morris and his Family. Morris is the little one and cannot participate when his sisters and brothers play with their Christmas toys. Then he gets a surprise a "disappearing bag". I will tell no more--don't want to spoil the fun. This book is a Children's Choice Book Club Edition published by Dial Press and copyrighted in 1975. The book is in very good condition with only very tiny marks on the cover from handling. The remains of a ...
The Bus Bulldozer - Elf Book

$10 USDThe Bus Bulldozer - Elf Book

Books:Children's:Elf Book:Bulldozer Book
Aren't all little boys fascinated with bulldozers! This delightful tale by James Browning and illustrated by Dorothy Grinder tells the tale of one little boy's fascination and experience with a very big bulldozer. This Elf Book was published by Rand McNally, is their number 8375 and has a cover price of 25 cents. It has a 1952 copyright date. The overall condition of this book is very good. There is some typical wear to the covers and bumping of the corners. There is some foxing of the pages, so ...
Oh, So Silly! - Parents Magazine Read Aloud Original

$12 USDOh, So Silly! - Parents Magazine Read Aloud Original

Books:Children's:Parents Magazine Book:Book For Young Children
This delightful book chronicles a young girl's exciting trip with her Grandpa. This book was written by Susan Alton Schmeltz and illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler. It was copyrighted in 1983. This book is in very good condition with some smudges on the covers. The pages are in great condition. There is a bookplate on the front end paper with the former owner's name neatly written on it. On their trip they encounter many silly things that make them laugh. This book can't help but make you ...
The Martha Washington Doll Book by Aline Bernstein

$75 USDThe Martha Washington Doll Book by Aline Bernstein

Books:Children's:Paper Doll Book
What a wonderful find! This first part of this unique book describes the life of Martha Washington and illustrates the furniture and household items, as well as clothing, of her time. The second part of the book contains a paper doll and 11 dresses of Martha's era. The story and costumes in this book were by Aline Bernstein and the publisher is Howell, Soskin. The book has a copyright date of 1945. This book is in good vintage condition with the following flaws: the bottom 3/4" of the spiral is ...
The Little Lame Prince and The Adventures of a Brownie

$20 USDThe Little Lame Prince and The Adventures of a Brownie

Books:Children's:Book Of Brownies
This delightful book contains two stories by Dinah Maria Mulock: The Little Lame Prince and The Adventures of a Brownie. The book was published by Children's Classics with a copyright date of 1956 by Nelson Doubleday. The book is enhanced with one color print in the front and many black and white prints throughout. The Brownie stories are divided into six sections with each Brownie having a special adventure. What a wonderful children's book to add to your library or share with a special child. ...
The Chatterlings in Wonderland by Michael Lipman

$86 USDThe Chatterlings in Wonderland by Michael Lipman

Books:Children's:Brownies Book
This wonderful children's book is full of clever words and illustrations. It was copyrighted in 1928 by P. F. Volland Company and revised in 1935 by The Wise Book Company. It is published by The Wise-Parslow Company, New York. The book was written and illustrated by Michael Lipman. These little characters look very much like brownies to me, but they are called Chatterlings. This 96 page book has an orange cover and is a Golden Hour Rainbow edition. Check out the beautiful color illustrations and ...
More Friends and Neighbors: Scott, Foresman Reader

$49 USDMore Friends and Neighbors: Scott, Foresman Reader

Books:Children's:Reader
This is a 1946-47 edition of the Scott, Foresman and Company reader "More Friends and Neighbors". The book is in good used condition, especially considering the age and use. There is a paper record pasted in the front cover saying "property of St. Anthony School, Cameron, Texas". There are a couple of marks on the cover, someone made check marks in the index, there are some brown spots, a couple of slight tears, and a few pencil marks. I am describing in detail so you know will know all the ...
Donkey--donkey by Roger Duvoisin - A Parents' Magazine Press Book

$28 USDDonkey--donkey by Roger Duvoisin - A Parents' Magazine Press Book

Books:Children's:Parents' Magazine Book
What a delightful book! This is the tale of Donkey-donkey who becomes dissatisfied with his appearance, particularly his large ears. It takes us through all his trials and tribulations and, of course, has a happy outcome. This book was copyrighted in 1930 by Grosset & Dunlap with the copyright renewed in 1968. It is a Parents' Magazine Press book. This book is in very good condition with only a little corner wear to the covers and some soiling and marks on the back cover only. The pages are ...
God Made Me Special - A Happy Day Book

$12 USDGod Made Me Special - A Happy Day Book

Books:Children's:A Happy Day Book
What a delightful children's book! This book shows all the things a thumbprint can be and why each person's thumbprint is special! The book was published in 1983 by The Standard Publishing Company and was written by Kristine K. Stewart and illustrated by Lorraine Arthur. This book is in very good condition with only slight shelf wear. All pages are clean and bright and the binding is tight. What a special book to give to a young person in your life. I will be happy to combine purchases to save ...
Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans

$14 USDMadeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans

Books:Children's
This delightful book tells a tale of the well known little French girl "Madeline". This story tells of Madeline and her housemates, Ms. Clavel and a dog named Genevieve. What fun! This book was published by Viking Press and is a Children's Choice Book Club Edition. It was copyrighted in 1951 and 1953 and the story first appeared in Good Housekeeping. This book is in very good condition with only mild corner wear. All pages are clean and bright. I will be happy to combine purchases to save on ...
Oral and Written English - Grade Three

$24 USD Offers ConsideredOral and Written English - Grade Three

Books:Children's:Third Grade English Book:Child's Reader
This wonderful vintage book has a copyright dates of 1918 and 1921 by Ginn and Company. The book has four colored plates with children and fairies. There are numerous charming black and white plates throughout the book. In the Preface is is stated that it is designed to encourage children to speak as spontaneously in the schoolroom as they do on the playground when the game is in full swing. The purpose of the book is to provide a series of schoolroom situations, so built up as to give pupils ...
Picture Book NANCY DREW The Secret of the Twin Puppets

$26 USDPicture Book NANCY DREW The Secret of the Twin Puppets

Books:Children's:Nancy Drew Picture Book
What a unique Nancy Drew book! This wonderful book was copyrighted in 1977, published by Grosset & Dunlap and was illustrated by Tom O'Sullivan. The illustrations are all whimsical black and white drawings. The book contains eight chapters and 62 pages., It is a larger book, measuring approximately 11" x 8.25". This book is in very good condition with a little shelf wear at the corners. The pages are all clean and the book appears almost unused. Someone did white out some writing (possibly the ...
The Rainbow Goblins by Ulde Rico - Children's Book

$46 USDThe Rainbow Goblins by Ulde Rico - Children's Book

Books:Children's:Rainbow Book, Goblin Book
What a beautiful book! This book was written and illustrated by artist Ul de Rico, otherwise known as Count Ulderico Gropplero di Troppenburg, who was born in 1944 in Udine, Italy. He has lived in Germany for many years and received his artistic education at the Munich Academy. This book was first printed in 1979 and reissued November 1983. It is to story of seven goblins, who try to steal the rainbow. The rainbow is careful to never again touch the earth. Every page of this large (12" x 9-1/2") ...
ABC Picture Book by Merrill Publishers with Illustrations by Vivian Robbins

$28 USDABC Picture Book by Merrill Publishers with Illustrations by Vivian Robbins

Books:Children's:Alphabet:A B C:Auto:Bunny:Doll:Elephant:Horse:Kitten:Owl:Mouse:Turkey:Duck:Xylophone:Zebra
What a delightful book! This ABC book was published for children by Merrill Publishers. It has copyright dates of 1948 and 1959. The book measures 9-1/2" x 12-34/". This linen like book has 10 pages filled with wonderful illustrations to help children learn the alphabet. This book is in very good condition with only a little stain on the front cover, a few tiny white spots, a small wrinkle and the previous owner's name written at the top of the front cover. These are all minor, but I mention for ...
A Child's Garden of Verses, Platt & Munk Deluxe Edition

$28 USDA Child's Garden of Verses, Platt & Munk Deluxe Edition

Books:Children's:Children's Poetry:Children's Poems
This is such a delightful classic children's book. This is a complete edition of Robert Louise Stevenson's verses and there is a biographical sketch of the author and an index of first lines. This book is illustrated by Eulalie and was published in 1961. There are many lovely full page color illustrations and three and four color illustrations throughout the book. The dust cover is torn several places along the edge and shows wear. The book itself is in excellent condition. The pages are all ...
Curious George Paper Dolls in Full Color - Margaret & H.A. Rey, Designed by Kathy Allert

$16 USDCurious George Paper Dolls in Full Color - Margaret & H.A. Rey, Designed by Kathy Allert

Books:Children's:Paper:Dolls:Curious:George:Football:Baseball:Pirate:Safari:Skating:Pajamas
How absolutely adorable! This paper doll book contains 16 plates of George and every outfit you can imagine. A football player, fireman, astronaut, in a hospital gown nursing injuries, on a safari, window washer, sailor, pirate and so man more. This Dover Publication was copyrighted in 1982. The book is in very good condition with only the most minor shelf wear to the cover (a little bumping to the corners of the cover). My pictures are somewhat cropped because I am using a scanner and the bed ...
The Swans of Ballycastle by Walter Hackett

$34 USDThe Swans of Ballycastle by Walter Hackett

Books:Children's
This delightful children's book tells the story of three wandering swans and the townspeople and fishermen of the Irish seaside town of Ballycastle. This book was written by Walter Hackett, illustrated by Bettina, published by Ariel Books, Farrar, Straus & Young Inc., New York. It is the 1954 selection of the Weekly Reader Children's Book Club. This book has a 1954 copyright date and is a stated First Edition. The book has blue cloth covers and an red silhouette of the three swans on the front ...
 
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