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Philomel Books, 1992. 1st Edition 6th Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Patricia Polacco color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD 1992 Philomel hardcover (decorated boards - see scans) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, 6th printing. Wonderful warm and colorful illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers' determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for the hat that Eula's had her eye on. A loving family story woven from the author's childhood. The text conveys a tremendous pride of heritage as it brims with rich images from her characters' African American and Russian Jewish cultures--A tribute to the strength of all family bonds. Without being heavy-handed, Polacco's text conveys a tremendous pride of heritage as it brims with rich images from her… Read More

Austin, Texas: Eakin Press, 1984. 1st Edition Assumed 1st. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Patty Rcker B&W illustraitons. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1984 Eakin Press (Austin) hardcover (pictorial boards), no dust jacket issued. Clever B&W illustrations by Patty Rucker. Problem: Blank bookplate covers what I believe is a bookstore stamp or inscription. CONTENT: Sofia and Wilhelm, two young German children accompany their parents to Fredericksburg, Texas, where the German families make peace with the Indians and begin building homes On their way to Fredericksburg, mysterious fires light up the sky on Easter up in the hills above the town. Who built the fires in the hills? Indians? Easter Bunny? A charming tale from the imagination of early Texas settlers.