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Little, Brown & Company, 2012. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. David McPhail color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD 2012 Little, Brown large hardcover (decorated boards - see scans) and dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, 2nd printing. PROBLEM: The top edge of the DJ shows 2 "repaired" short tears and that's why the DJ & book are rated "As New." The title on the DJ front panel is embossed in multi-colors. The boards are decorated with sleeping animals. I love McPhail's art. CONTENT: This is a book that covers a couple of bases - it's an alphabet book (of animals) and it's a bedtime story. From antlered antelope to zzz-ing zebra, all the awake animals are getting sleepy in this abridged board book edition of a favorite bedtime alphabet book, from an acclaimed author and bestselling illustrator. This exquisite celebration of language and nature is perfect for lulling little ones into a cozy, soothing slumber. Baby to age 3+.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2015. Reissue 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Tomie dePaola. NEW 2015 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), reissue edition, first printing. As ever, delightful color illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: Game-playing with words can be a useful educational tool - and fun. A little kid who wants to play the big kids uses the alphabet and spelling to get his way in this classic story from Strega Nona author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, now featuring a new cover and refreshed artwork. Andy may be the littlest kid on the block, but he's very important. Andy has a wagon full of letters that spell his name, and he takes it with him wherever he goes. When the big kids decide that using Andy's letters would be a lot of fun, Andy is left out of the game. But what can the big kids do if Andy takes his name and heads for home? Originally published in 1973, this classic picture book… Read More

Montana: Falcon Press, 1993. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Constance Rummel Bergum color illus.. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1993 Falcon Press large soft cover. Beautiful color illustrations by Constance Bergum. Problem: After 27 years, the binding for the first few pages is a bit loose -not bad, but there. CONTENT: All of the important animals, economies, and activities for which Colorado is known are here in this book, i.e., 4 Corners, Pika, skiing, oil and gold. The back pages present an alphabet of Colorado history and additional animals. Lovely.

Pelican, 1997. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/New. James Rice. Gently pre-read OR perused on shelf, 1997 Pelican hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, 4th printing. Bright, humorous color illustrations by the Author. Gaston, the hero alligator of "Cajun Night Before Christmas," decides to enter college but he can't find a football uniform that fits, so he decides to learn to read by getting this book of ABCs of Cajun culture. Adorable and informative. Such a deal!

Chronicle Books, 1992. 1st Paperback Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Linda Bourke. CONDITION: UNREAD 1992 Chronicle paperback, second printing. Bright, colorful illustrations by the Author. Tiny, tiny edge wear top front cover corner tip. CONTENT: This book is not for every child but for one who enjoys solving and recognizing puzzles. The reader is challenged to a two-tiered guessing game by trying to discover the answer, which is either a homonym or homophone, to the picture puzzle accompanying each letter of the alphabet and to detect the visual clues about what is on the following page. In an inventive variation on the alphabet book, each page offers a puzzle with words that are homophones or homonyms. Once the trick is learned, the rest is easy, though it's fun to go back and discover how Bourke chooses to execute the theme. For example, for the letter J the first three illustrations show a jar of jam, a bowl of jam and jam on crackers; the fourth depicts a… Read More

HarperCollins, 2008. 1st Edition 12th Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Robin Preiss Glasser color illus.. CONDITION: NEW c. 2008 HarperCollins hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 12th printing. DJ front panel shows text and various art points in non-shedding glitter. Red end pages. Color illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser. CONTENT: Fancy words are simply fascinating! Learn how to speak fancy with help from Nancy in this A-Z guide. From everyone's favorite fancy girl comes an alphabetical guide to enhancing vocabulary. Why say "beautiful" when there are fancy words like "gorgeous" and "glamorous"? Instead of "hello," try "bonjour," which is French and so much fancier! An umbrella will keep you dry, but a parasol will make you feel like a Hollywood movie star! With this helpful A-to-Z guide, Fancy Nancy shows that making plain words into fancy ones is not only educational, it's fun. Glossary of words included.

Minnesota: Picture Window Books, 2003. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Jason Millet color illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this book "as new"? No dust jacket - even though I am not certain it ever had one. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2003 Picture Window Books hardcover (pictorial boards but NO DUST JACKET), first edition. Library binding. Color illustrations by Jason Millet. CONTENT: Who invented the printing press? Which river valley is famous for castles: Full-color illustrations & fact-filled text offer a look at the history, land, and culture of one of Europe's largest countries. Each book in this series features maps, a traceable flag, a topic-related activity, Fast Facts and Fun Facts, a glossary, a reading list, and an index. Ages 5+.

Sleeping Bear Press, 2001. 1st Edition 8th printing. Hardcover. New/New. Alan Stacy color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2001 Sleeping Bear Press hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 8th printing. Color illustrations by Alan Stacy. CONTENT: There are enough special people, wildlife, and natural wonders in the Lone Star State to fill several alphabet books, and Sleeping Bear Press has picked out the finest to represent Texas in L is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet. With poems to engage younger readers and text to give further details for older students, Lone Star is a fantastic tool for sharing Texan pride with the ones you love.

Sleeping Bear Press, 2005. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Color illustrations by Jeannie Brett. CONDITION: NEW 2005 (apx) Sleeping Bear hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 4th printing. Detailed color illustrations by Jeannie Brett. CONTENT: "M is for Mayflower" is a wonderful addition to our series of state alphabet books, as Raven's sparkling verse and illuminating expository text are matched perfectly with Jeannie Brett's bright illustrations.This pictorial celebrates the treasures of the Bay State, and educates as it entertains elementary-aged New Englanders. Older readers will appreciate the guided tour through Massachusetts' history, and will learn more about their unique home. Where else could you find John F. Kennedy, Emily Dickinson, and Walden's Henry David Thoreau sharing the spotlight with Roxbury Puddingstones and the Quabbin Reservoir? Only in "M is for Mayflower.

Pelican Publishing, 1999. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. James Rice. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1999 Pelican hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first ediiton, 5th printing. Problem: lightly bumped bottom corners. Color & B&W illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: Texas Alphabet is pure Texas! Texas Jack, a native jackrabbit, teaches the reader about significant Lone Star characters, historical events, and geography. In this illustrated volume, you'll meet Davy Crockett, Ponce de Leon, Sam Houston, and other legendary characters.