Children's: Poetry

England: Simon & Schuster Young Books, 1992. First British Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good. Valerie Littlewood. Embark on an exhilarating and rewarding voyage of discovery with this superb collection of children's poems from aroung the world. Compiled by Sally Bacon in association with the Poetry Society. Illustrated by Valerie Littlewood. Published by Simon & Schuster Young Books, 1992. This is the first British edition. Hardback in dustjacket. 95 pages. CONDITION: Small remainder mark on bottom edge. Otherwise book is clean, crisp, unmarked, no creases or tears. Dustjacket has a little scuffing and light edge wear. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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E.P Dutton, 1984. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Chorao, Kay (illustrator). Presents 27 traditional rhymes, poems, and lullabies for bedtime from a variety of sources. Pictorial hardback with 64 pages. CONDITION: Pages are clean and crisp, no markings. The first two pages have a bit of chipping near bottom corner. Cover is clean and bright with light scuffing. There is a dent to bottom edge, no other edge wear. Binding it tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Lititz, PA, U.S.A.: Sun Hill Productions, 1994. Probable First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Ruth E. Winne. A book of original poems for children by performing songwriter, Steven Courtney. The poems are accompanied by delightful line drawings by Rugh E. Winne. Large softcover. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, unmarked, no creases or tears. Cover has a little shelf wear. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Ideals Childrens Books, 1990. No Edition Mentioned. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good. An illustrated collection of classic children's poems by writers including Robert Louis Stevenson, William Blake, and Kenneth Grahame. Full-color paintings accompany the verse exposing children to both art and poetry. Hardback in dustjacket. CONDITION: Previous owner gift inscription on front free endpaper. Otherwise a clean, crisp, unmarked, tight copy. Dustjacket is price-clipped with a bit of light edge wear, light scuffing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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E. M. Hale and Company / Cadmus Books, 1932. Reprint. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. W. Heath Robinson . Special edition published for Cadmus Books by E. M Hale and Co., 1932. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, no foxing, no creases and no tears. Cover has some rubbing and edge wear. Binding is tight. A delightful collection of poems, verses and rhymes for children. Illustrated with black and white drawing throughout by W. Heath Robinson. Hardback, sea green cloth with purple lettering and drawing on front, no dustjacket. 179 pages. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Ideals Childrens Books, 1989. No Edition Mentioned. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Well-known Biblical figures come to life in the wonderfully illustrated book of rhyming verse. References to Bible chapter and verse are included to enable children to learn the story behind the rhyme. Pictorial glossy hardback. CONDITION: Previous owner gift inscription on front free endpaper. Pages are clean, crisp, unmarked, no creases or tears. Cover is clean and bright with light scuffing. Edges have some wear with tiny tears to spine ends. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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San Diego, CA, U.S.A.: Harcourt Trade Publishers, 1994. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good. Paraskevas, Michael (illustrator). A delightful book of amusing poems and wonderful artwork featuring Junior Kroll with as he celebrates Christmas. Glossy pictorial hardback in matching dustjacket. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, bright, no markings or tears. Cover and dustjacket have a bump to top of spine that has bent it in a little and left a tiny tear to jacket. Binding is tight. Dustjacket has some shelf wear. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Harcourt Children's Books, 1993. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good. Paraskevas, Michael (illustrator). A delightful book of amusing poems and wonderful artwork for children. Glossy pictorial hardback in matching dustjacket. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, bright, no markings or tears. Cover and dustjacket have a bump to top of spine that has bent it in a little. Binding is tight. Dustjacket has a little shelf wear. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.: Harcourt Childrens Books, 1994. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Good. Michael Paraskevas. In this sequel to "Junior Kroll", the mischievous yet appealing toddler returns in 12 new illustrated poems. This time out, he attempts to play the saxophone and the bass, learns to waltz with Cousin Blanche, and adds a macaw, a cat, and a stuffed rabbit to his burgeoning collection of pets. Pictorial glossy hardback in matching dustjacket. CONDITION: A clean, crisp, unmarked, tight copy. Cover has as bit of wear to corners and spine ends. Dustjacket is clean with scuffing, wrinkling and some edge wear with a 2" tear to top of spine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1988. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. William Steig. This delightful collection of verse takes a light-footed stroll through the animal kingdom. Each "beast" is briskly represented in Williams Steig's drawings. Hardback in dustjacket. CONDITION: Pages are clean, crisp and bright with no markings or tears. Cover is clean with some edge wear. Binding is tight. Dustjacket has a little light soiling and some creasing. Edges have some wear and few tiny tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Derrydale Books, 1986. First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Jessie Willcox Smith. With 8 full-page reproductions and black & white throughout of the beautiful artwork of Jessie Willcox Smith. Glossy pictorial hardback. 30 pages. CONDITION: Interior is clean, crisp, unmarked, no creases or tears. Cover has a few tiny spots on rear and a little scuffing. Bottom edge has a small chip and corners and spine ends have a bit of wear. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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England: Ladybird Books Inc., 1979. Probable First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Brian Price Thomas. From the Ladybird Series 702 (Learning with Traditional Rhymes), Book 7. Provides an enjoyable introduction to poetry, music and dance for every young child. Published by Ladybird Book, England, 1979. Pictorial papercovered boards with 51 pages. CONDITION: Clean, crisp, unmarked copy. Cover has some scuffing and some edge wear. Binding is tight. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1988. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. Patricia Polacco. An updated version of the popular narrative poem with additional text and illustrations by patricia Polacco placing it in the context of a Little League that makes it enjoyable reading for children. Pictorial glossy hardback. CONDITION: Previous owner gift inscription on front free endpaper. Pages are clean, crisp, unmarked, no creases or tears. Cover is clean and bright with light scuffing. Binding is tight. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Carlton Press, Corporation, 1996. Probable First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Fair. This volume of poetry takes us on journeys of childhood. Fantasy, fable, and life experience are all part of these poems and stories that will delight you and your child. Hardback in dustjacket. 27 pages. CONDITION: Pages are clean with no writing or tears. Cover is clean with light wear. Binding is tight. Dustjacket is clean with edge wear, heavy to top, and some edge tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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