Search Results: Children's Books & Fantasy from Classic First Editions

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2003. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition-first printing (Rare Signed Copy) A stunning and very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket--signed by Winkler (The Fonz) on the front free endpaper with "Enjoy Yourself". Book 3 in the series written along with Lin Oliver and based on the childhood difficulties that Winkler had as a boy growing up with dyslexia. Wonderfully written and illustrated--a great gift for any child who loves to read and especially who also is handicapped with a learning difficulty. Very scarce signed. 8 copies available.

Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2002. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/As New. Mark Elliot. Three books from "The Princess Tales"---All three are signed by the Newbery Honor winner on the title page. Books and dustjackets are fine to near-fine--tight clean and unmarked. "The Fairy's Return" and "For Biddle's Sake" are both 1st printings--"The Princess Test" is a later printing---Humorous and creative--the celebration of true love versus blue blood (Princely pedigree). By the author of Ella Enchanted. Dustjackets are also fine and unclipped.

U.S.A.: Atheneum, 2006. First Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition-2nd Printing (2-10) Signed by the Newbery Author on the title page. Winner of the 2006 Newbery Gold Award for Children's fiction. A wonderful story involving abandoned or runaway children. A book every child and maybe every adult should read. A beautifully illustrated jacket by Matt Phelan. A very collectible book. Newbery Signed. This early printing has the gold Newbery sticker and the glossy jacket cover--whereas older printings have a matte finish jacket and a banner at the top of the D/J stating "Winner of the 2007 Newbery Medal". Fine copy in fine unclipped dustjacket.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2003. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Signed First Edition. A handsome and signed very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket--As New and Flawless--signed by actor Henry Winkler on the title page. The wonderful series of books written about "Hank Zipzer" the world's greatest underachiever in school whose character is based on the childhood lived by Winkler--who had learning difficulties himself. This is book #2 of 10. Very collectible signed copy. Scarce signed.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Atheneum, 2004. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. First Edition (Later Printing) 2004. Signed by Kadohata on the title page--"May your life be filled with Kira-Kira--Cynthia Kadohata". The Newbery gold book for 2004. A glittering novel about the persistence of love and hope in desperate times. A Japanese family moves to the deep south in the 50's and perserveres in difficult times. Very collectable--not the first printing-but a very nice signature in a flawless unread copy.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Atheneum, 2004. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. First Edition 5th Printing. A very nice fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. Only opened for the signature. Winner of the Newbery Gold Award for Children's Literature, Kadohata's stunning debut into middle grade fiction. Very collectable later printing--signed and great price.

NEW YORK: Grosset & Dunlap, 2006. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Jesse Joshua Winston. Signed First Printing (1-10) A fine first print copy in an unclipped and mylar protected fine dustjacket--signed by "The Fonz" (Henry Winkler) on the title page with "Stay Great". A Hank Zipzer "The World's Greatest Underachiever" book which is great inspiration to the thousands of children who also suffer everyday learning disabilities similar to what Henry Winkler went through at a young age. Book #10 out of 10 in the series. A very rare signed copy in fine condition.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2005. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing (1-10). A stunning very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket-signed by Winkler on the title page. Number 9 out of 10 in the series. "A Hank Zipzer-The World's Greatest Underachiever" book. The character, like Winkler, has dyslexia, but that doesn't keep him from having fun! An excellent read for children who love to read and for those who may also suffer from a learning disability. Collectible and with a very scarce signature.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2004. First Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. Signed first edition. A very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket--as new and flawless--signed by Winkler on the title page "Be Good To Yourself". Winkler writes with Lin Oliver--and the character "Hank Zipzer" is known as "The World's Greatest Underachiever". As a boy (and even now) Winkler battles dyslexia--as does the character of Hank--the series (this is number 5 of 10) provides reading inspiration to thousands of youths all over the world who put off or avoid reading because it is so hard for them to understand. This makes a great gift for any child who loves to read or any child that would like to read more. Rare Winkler signature. First edition--very early printing. 3 copies available.

Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1999. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Mark Elliot. Three books from "The Princess Tales"---All three are signed by the Newbery Honor winner on the title page. Books and dustjackets are fine to near-fine--tight clean and unmarked. "The Fairy's Return" and "For Biddle's Sake" are both 1st printings--"The Princess Test" is a later printing---Humorous and creative--the celebration of true love versus blue blood (Princely pedigree). By the author of Ella Enchanted. Dustjackets are also fine and unclipped.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2005. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. First Edition. Signed by the author on the title page. A handsome and very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket. Flawless and unread. The character (Hank Zipzer) struggles with dyslexia (as does Winkler) but that doesn't keep him from having fun! A marvelous gift for children who also have learning difficulties or for those children who just love to read. A rare signature from "The Fonz". Collectible copy. Book #8 out of 13 in the series. First edition--early printing--signed in person.

Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.: Harcourt Childrens Books, 1993. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. First Edition 1993. A beautiful signed and inscribed copy in fine condition in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Inscribed ("Enjoy Enjoy!"--" Best Wishes")-but not inscribed to anyone in particular. The prequel sequel to his Newbery Award winning book "The Cay".

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2003. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. Rare signed copy--first edition. A stunning and very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket. A Hank Zipzer book---number 4 of 10 stories. Based on a character whose dyslexia makes him the "World's Best Underachiever"--and an inspiration to thousands of readers all over the world whose learning difficulties may provide problems similar to those Winkler battles on an everyday basis. A great gift for the child who loves to read or may have trouble readinG--SIGNED IN PERSON.