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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2010. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this delightful story of a group of abandoned lawn ornaments and their quest to find their original owner, on the way evading menacing gargoyles and trash trucks - with original drawing of the Norm the garden gnome. Dan Yaccarino's graphic art-inspired illustration style makes an enjoyable impact on any reader that opens one of his many picture books. His talent expands into the world of animation as well: in addition to producing a number of series, he was the character designer for THE BACKYARDIGANS. His books are a colorful addition to any shelf. 8'' x 10''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($17.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [18] leaves. Signed by Yaccarino to copyright page, with original drawing of Norm the garden gnome. Sharp.
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LAWN TO LAWN
by Yaccarino, Dan
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ALL THE WAY TO AMERICA
by Yaccarino, Dan
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2011. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of the immigration story of Dan Yaccarino's Italian grandfather, brightly illustrating the family importance of the American dream. Dan Yaccarino's graphic art-inspired illustration style makes an enjoyable impact on any reader that opens one of his many picture books. His talent expands into the world of animation as well: in addition to producing a number of series, he was the character designer for THE BACKYARDIGANS. His books are a colorful addition to any shelf. 8'' x 9.75''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped (no price) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [18] pages. Signed by Yaccarino to copyright page, with original drawing of a tomato. Sharp and bright.
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RE: CYCLES
by Yalkut, Jud
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Edinboro, PA: Edinboro State College, 1977. First Edition. Very good +.. Press release announcing a solo show by experimental filmmaker Jud Yalkut, with lengthy explanations of each piece (most likely written by Yalkut himself). Yalkut was an influential film and video artist known for his collaborations with Nam June Paik in the '60s and '70s. His early works using video are commonly considered some of the earliest examples of video art. An interesting press release offering in-depth artist's statements on several videos, "sonospaces," "movie machines," and collages. 14" by 8.5". Two sheets stapled once at corner. Very good plus with some light wear at upper edge; both folded together 3" from bottom. Overall bright and sharp.
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LET'S SING TOGETHER!
by Yarrow, Peter; Widener, Terry
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New York: Sterling, 2009. First edition. Fine.. Signed first printing of this musical picture book with songs by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary of "Puff the Magic Dragon" fame. The combination of award-winning illustrator Terry Widener and beloved musician Peter Yarrow has resulted in a beautiful and educational music book. 10'' x 9.5''. Original color pictorial boards, with shaped die-cut to front board. No dust jacket, as issued. Illustrated in color. 48 pages. Signed by Widener to title page. CD in clear plastic pocket to front pastedown. Tight and clean.
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THE VILLAGE TREE
by Yashima, Taro
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New York: The Viking Press, 1953. First edition. Near fine in like jacket.. First edition of Taro Yashima's first children's book, about long summer days spent playing in and around a large tree, inscribed by the author/artist to radio personality Lowell Blanchard. Taro Yashima, real name Jun Iwamatsu, was an antifascist activist in addition to an artist; he met his wife Mitsu in the Japanese Proletarian Artists' League. After being arrested and tortured by the Japanese government for their activism, they fled to America; they took on their pseudonyms when they were hired by the Office of War Information, and later the Office of Strategic Services, to protect their family still living in Japan. They produced anti-military propaganda for Japanese consumption in various forms throughout World War II, including illustrating handbills for dropping over battlefields. THE VILLAGE TREE was Yashima's first children's book. After the war, he developed a stomach ulcer which kept him home for long periods; he…
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PLENTY TO WATCH
by Yashima, Mitsu; Yashima, Taro
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New York: The Viking Press, 1954. Near fine in very good minus dust jacket.. Early edition of the charming tale of a walk home from school through a lively Japanese village, inscribed and with a stunning original watercolor by Yashima. Taro and his wife Mitsu, real names Jun Iwamatsu and Tomoe Sasako, were antifascist activists in addition to artists; they met in the Japanese Proletarian Artists' League. After being arrested and tortured by the Japanese government for their activism, they fled to America; they took on their pseudonyms when they were hired by the Office of War Information, and later the Office of Strategic Services, to protect their family still living in Japan. They produced anti-military propaganda for Japanese consumption in various forms throughout World War II, including illustrating handbills for dropping over battlefields. After the war, Taro and Mitsu wrote PLENTY TO WATCH and their other children's books to tell their American-born daughter Momo about life in Japan before…
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YOUNGEST ONE
by Yashima, Taro
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New York: Viking Press, 1962. Near fine in very good plus dust jacket.. Scarce first edition of the story of how Yashima's daughter Momo makes friends with a painfully shy little boy, with an original watercolor by the artist. Taro Yashima, real name Jun Iwamatsu, was an antifascist activist in addition to an artist; he met his wife Mitsu in the Japanese Proletarian Artists' League. After being arrested and tortured by the Japanese government for their activism, they fled to America; they took on their pseudonyms when they were hired by the Office of War Information, and later the Office of Strategic Services, to protect their family still living in Japan. They produced anti-military propaganda for Japanese consumption in various forms throughout World War II, including illustrating handbills for dropping over battlefields. Yashima began writing children's books for Momo, the couple's American-born daughter. While these were originally recollections life as a child in Japan, as Momo grew, he began…
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PLENTY TO WATCH
by Yashima, Mitsu; Yashima, Taro
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New York: The Viking Press, 1954. Near fine in good plus dust jacket.. Inscribed first edition of the charming tale of a walk home from school through a lively Japanese village, with an original watercolor by Yashima. Taro and his wife Mitsu, real names Jun Iwamatsu and Tomoe Sasako, were antifascist activists in addition to artists; they met in the Japanese Proletarian Artists' League. After being arrested and tortured by the Japanese government for their activism, they fled to America; they took on their pseudonyms when they were hired by the Office of War Information, and later the Office of Strategic Services, to protect their family still living in Japan. They produced anti-military propaganda for Japanese consumption in various forms throughout World War II, including illustrating handbills for dropping over battlefields. After the war, Taro and Mitsu wrote PLENTY TO WATCH and their other children's books to tell their American-born daughter Momo about life in Japan before the war. Based on…
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MOMO'S KITTEN
by Yashima, Mitsu; Yashima, Taro
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New York: The Viking Press, 1961. Near fine in very good plus dust jacket.. First edition of this scarce Yashima title, in which their daughter Momo brings home a stray cat. Taro and his wife Mitsu, real names Jun Iwamatsu and Tomoe Sasako, were antifascist activists in addition to artists; they met in the Japanese Proletarian Artists' League. After being arrested and tortured by the Japanese government for their activism, they fled to America; they took on their pseudonyms when they were hired by the Office of War Information, and later the Office of Strategic Services, to protect their family still living in Japan. They produced anti-military propaganda for Japanese consumption in various forms throughout World War II, including illustrating handbills for dropping over battlefields. The Yashimas began writing children's books for Momo, their American-born daughter. While these were originally recollections life as a child in Japan, as Momo grew, they began writing stories about her American…
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XANADU 2
by Yolen, Jane
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New York: Tor / Tom Doherty Associates, 1994. First edition (stated). Fine in fine jacket.. Fine first printing of Yolen's second XANADU anthology, warmly inscribed to the late Susan Steinfirst, a noted scholar of children's literature and folklore. Original black boards with gilt-stamped spine. In original unclipped ($19.95) dust jacket by Tony Roberts. 285, [1] pages. Inscribed by Yolen on title page: "For Susan Steinfirst / Who loves books / Jane Yolen". Minimal edgewear.
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ENCOUNTER
by Yolen, Jane; Shannon, David
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San Diego, New York, London: Harcourt Brace, 1992. Later edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed copy of this haunting tale told by a Taino boy who tries to warn his people of the dangers posed by the strange white visitors. Jane Yolen is a literary all-rounder. From Nebula-winning SF short stories to historical fiction to cookbooks to poetry, Yolen has found success and accolades. Picture books are no exception: among her numerous works in the genre are two Caldecott Medal winners, beautiful collaborations with some of the most pre-eminent illustrators, and beloved bedtime story staples. In 2021, at age 83, she published her 400th book, and showed no signs of slowing down - "[m]y eye is on 500!" she gleefully reported, discussing her ongoing projects (Scalzi). David Shannon is a master of many styles: delightfully frenetic illustrations that reflect the occasionally chaotic aspects of childhood, charming mid-century aesthetics that add bounce to his books, more realistic art that…
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RING OF EARTH
by Yolen, Jane; Wallner, John
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New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1986. First printing. Near fine.. First edition, pre-publication review copy of this circle of seasons in a New England setting. With magnificent color illustrations on every page by John Wallner and review slip laid in. 9.5'' x 9.75''. Loose in dust jacket as issued to reviewers. [32] pages. Slight bumping to corners.
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PICNIC WITH PIGGINS
by Yolen, Jane; Dyer, Jane
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New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1988. Near fine in fine jacket.. Signed first edition of the second English countryside mystery solved by Piggins the butler. 10'' x 8.5''. Original quarter teal and blind-stamped apricot cloth with gilt-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($14.95) dust jacket. Illustrated in color throughout by Dyer. Unpaginated. Signed by Dyer on title page. Light foxing to top edge of boards, text block, and rear jacket flap. Minor edgewear.
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ENCOUNTER
by Yolen, Jane
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San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. First printing. Fine in fine jacket.. First edition of this haunting tale told by a Taino boy who tries to warn his people of the dangers posed by the strange white visitors. 11'' x 9''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($14.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages.
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WINGS
by Yolen, Jane; Nolan, Dennis
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San Diego, New York, London: Harcourt Brace, 1991. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Inscribed first printing of a retelling of the story of Daedalus and Icarus's ill-fated flight. Jane Yolen is a literary all-rounder. From Nebula-winning SF short stories to historical fiction to cookbooks to poetry, Yolen has found success and accolades. Picture books are no exception: among her numerous works in the genre are two Caldecott Medal winners, beautiful collaborations with some of the most pre-eminent illustrators, and beloved bedtime story staples. In 2021, at age 83, she published her 400th book, and showed no signs of slowing down - "[m]y eye is on 500!" she gleefully reported, discussing her ongoing projects (Scalzi). 11'' x 8.5''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($15.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Inscribed by Yolen to title page "For Bill - / with Thanks!" and dated 1991. Sharp and bright.
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THE LAP-TIME SONG AND PLAY BOOK
by Yolen, Jane; Tomes, Margot; Stemple, Adam
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San Diego, New York, London: Harcourt Brace, 1989. First edition. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. First printing of this collection of songs to sing to (and with) young children, including classics like "Eensy Weensy Spider," "Patty-Cake, Patty-Cake," and "Hickory Dickory Dock" - with a tipped-in bookplate signed by Jane Yolen. Jane Yolen is a literary all-rounder. From Nebula-winning SF short stories to historical fiction to cookbooks to poetry, Yolen has found success and accolades. Picture books are no exception: among her numerous works in the genre are two Caldecott Medal winners, beautiful collaborations with some of the most pre-eminent illustrators, and beloved bedtime story staples. In 2021, at age 83, she published her 400th book, and showed no signs of slowing down - "[m]y eye is on 500!" she gleefully reported, discussing her ongoing projects (Scalzi). 8.5'' x 11''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($15.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32]…
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THE LULLABY SONGBOOK
by Yolen, Jane; Stemple, Adam; Mikolaycak, Charles
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San Diego, New York, London: Harcourt Brace, 1986. First edition. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. Inscribed first printing of this collection of classic sleepy-time songs, including "Hush, Little Baby," "Bye Baby Bunting," and "Rock-A-Bye Baby." Jane Yolen is a literary all-rounder. From Nebula-winning SF short stories to historical fiction to cookbooks to poetry, Yolen has found success and accolades. Picture books are no exception: among her numerous works in the genre are two Caldecott Medal winners, beautiful collaborations with some of the most pre-eminent illustrators, and beloved bedtime story staples. In 2021, at age 83, she published her 400th book, and showed no signs of slowing down - "[m]y eye is on 500!" she gleefully reported, discussing her ongoing projects (Scalzi). 8.5'' x 11''. Original red cloth boards. Original unclipped ($13.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Inscribed by Yolen, Mikolaycak, and Stemple to front flyleaf, dated 1986. Jacket…
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SACRED PLACES
by Yolen, Jane; Shannon, David
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San Diego, New York, London: Harcourt Brace, 1996. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. First printing of this beautiful picture book of poems about the SACRED PLACES of a variety of cultures. Jane Yolen is a literary all-rounder. From Nebula-winning SF short stories to historical fiction to cookbooks to poetry, Yolen has found success and accolades. Picture books are no exception: among her numerous works in the genre are two Caldecott Medal winners, beautiful collaborations with some of the most pre-eminent illustrators, and beloved bedtime story staples. In 2021, at age 83, she published her 400th book, and showed no signs of slowing down - "[m]y eye is on 500!" she gleefully reported, discussing her ongoing projects (Scalzi). 11'' x 9.5''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($16.00) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Jacket with a bit of toning. Sharp and bright.
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SID & SOL
by Yorinks, Arthur; Egielski, Richard
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New York: Farrar Strauss Giroux, 1977. Fine in near fine jacket.. First edition of the first book by these Caldecott Award winners (for HEY, AL). 9.75'' x 7.5''. Original white cloth. In original unclipped ($6.95) dust jacket. Dark grey endpapers. Marvelous illustrations on each page by Richard Egielski. [32] pages. Touch of edgewear to jacket.
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THE MIAMI GIANT
by Yorinks, Arthur; Sendak, Maurice
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n.p.: Michael Di Capua Books, 1995. First Edition. Near fine in like dust jacket.. First edition of this humorous story of a dancing giant from Miami making his theater debut, by two Caldecott Medal winners. 10'' x 10''. Original glossy color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($15.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Yellow endpapers. Illustrated in color. [20] leaves. Jacket with a touch of edgewear. Binding spine ends lightly bumped. Sharp and bright.
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