Search Results: INSCRIBED/SIGNED from pacaritambo books

Schwartz & Wade (Random House), 2013. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Chris Raschka color illustrations. SIGNED (with bicycle drawing) by the Author in 2013.CONDITION: NEW 2013 Schwartz & Wade hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Very clever color illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures the emotional ups and downs of the experience better than Chris Raschka, who won the 2012 Caldecott Medal for A Ball for Daisy. In this simple yet emotionally rich "guide," a father takes his daughter through all the steps in the process-from choosing the perfect bicycle to that triumphant first successful ride. Using very few words and lots of expressive pictures, here is a picture book that not only shows kids how to learn to ride, but captures what it feels like to fall . . . get up . . . fall again . . . and finally "by luck, grace, and… Read More

Aladdin Paperbacks, 1999. 1st Paperback Edition 6th Printing. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Brien Pinkney color illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this AS NEW? INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on Title Page. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1999 Aladdin Paperbacks large softcover, first paperback edition, 6th printing. Beautiful color illustrations by Brian Pinkney, for which he won the Coretta Scott King award. CONTENT: A friendship is tested by love and magic in this beautiful, Caldecott Honor-winning retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies. Clement and Hippolyte are best friends who live together on the lush tropical island of Martinique. They set off together toward the woman Clement loves so he can propose, but her uncle-a quimboiseur, a wizard-doesn't approve of the match. When his niece flees with the two inseparable friends, the vengeful man sends evil magic after them. Hippolyte may be able to protect the young couple-but will he lose his own life in the process? Set in… Read More

TCU Press, 2001. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. As New/New. No illustrations. CONDITION: "AS NEW" - what makes this "as new?" Inscriptions by contributors to the book (Lou Rodenberger, James Ward Lee, Dick Heaberlin, and Larry Herold). UNREAD c. 1998-2001 TCU Press hardcover (maroon boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), assumed first edition, no printing given. No illustrations. CONTENT: Porter's uneasy relationship with her home state has become increasingly important to discussions of her life and work. Born in the now-gone community of Indian Creek and raised in Kyle, Porter is tied to Texas by three major events that occurred during her career. In 1939 she expected to receive the Texas Institute of Letters Award for "Best Texas Book" only to be insulted when the award went to folklorist J. Frank Dobie. In the 1950s she accepted an invitation to lecture at the University of Texas at Austin. During her visit to present that lecture, Porter began to believe that UT would build a library… Read More

Washington - Go Hawks: Wine Press Kids, 2007. 1st Edition Assumed 1st. Hardcover. New/New. Davy Liu (story & color illustrations). CONDITION: SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page. NEW 2007 Wine Press Kids over-size hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, assumed first printing. Decorated end pages. Beautiful yet "cute" color illustrations by Davy Liu, who provided the story. Text by Douglas Wood. The DJ front panel shows the title in blue and silver foil with embossed clouds, birds, and the subtitle. The interior is clean and very very tight. CONTENT: "To those who can dream, there is no such place as far away." Anyone who has ever had a dream will be enchanted by the adventures of Kendu, a young fox whose search for a giant leaf takes him on an unforgettable journey. With a rambunctious monkey named Yitshak at his side, Kendu ventures into the blackness of the Wilds despite warnings that a fearsome beast known as the Animal Eater resides there. You''ll be as surprised as… Read More

Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2014. 1st American Edition 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. New/As New. Evan Turk color illus.. CONDITION: INSCRIBED by both Authors flip side of loose end page. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2014 Atheneum large hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 5th printing. Tiny loss of color spot top DJ edge. Decorated end pages. CONTENT: Mahatma Gandhi's grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace. How could he-a Gandhi-be so easy to anger? One thick, hot day, Arun Gandhi travels with his family to Grandfather Gandhi's village. Silence fills the air-but peace feels far away for young Arun. When an older boy pushes him on the soccer field, his anger fills him in a way that surely a true Gandhi could never imagine. Can Arun ever live up to the Mahatma? Will he ever make his grandfather proud? In this… Read More

Old Castle Publishing, 1994. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket. Barbara Stone Polar Bears - in color. CONDITION: SIGNED BY AUTHOR ON LOOSE END PAGE. DUST JACKET IS MISSING! UNREAD 1994 Old Castle Publishing very large hardcover (pictorial boards), but NO DJ and it should have none. Why oh why, dear publishers, do the smallest hands get the largest books? Oh well. Wonderful color illustrations of Polar Bears by Barbara Stone. CONTENT: In the Company of Bears; where you're always treated special and you never have to pretend because you are only seen and loved for just who you are." ?In this whimsical tale, wise and wonderful polar bears have discovered the secret of time, seeing all things exactly and precisely as they are: "To a BEAR, a kettle's a kettle. To a BEAR, a pot is a pot. Bears never call anything something that anything is not." The bears remind us of the beauty of simplicity and unhurriedness, and warn us that to reach any place worthwhile: 'You can't go by clock or by… Read More

Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket. Lucia deLeiris color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but without a dust jacket (which may or may not have been issued) 2004 Frances Lincoln hardcover (pictorial boards), first edition, first printing. It appears to be flat-signed by the Illustrator. Decorated end pages. AND - this was purchased in Tierro del Fuego and I am leaving this tag on the back board. CONTENT: This is a title for children which tracks one very small piece of the Earth's crust through time and space, introducing the ideas of plate tectonics. It describes the various climates the island has endured and the plants and animals that have inhabited it. With the addition of earth-monitoring satellites, this story is easy to validate on any number of TV programs which rely on satellite images. Islands in the Pacific "move" and they also appear and disappear frequently. 4th grade & up, IMHO.

St. Martin's Press, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. B&W era photo section. CONDITION: Moving INSCRIPTION by Dent to Capt. Jimmy Clift, 1-21-1999 - half title page. AS NEW 1999 St Martin's Press hardcover (maroon boards), first edition, first printing. The majority of the book is unread, but the last chapter, along with a list of the "survivors," appears perused. What makes this book AS NEW? the inscription & the possible perusal. B&W era photo section of Bryant's survival team. Whoop! CONTENT: The legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant is recognized nationwide as one of the greatest coaches ever. So why did he always cite his 1-9 A&M team of 1954 as his favorite? This is the story of a remarkable team - and the beginning of the legend. The Junction Boys tells the story of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's legendary training camp in the small town of Junction, Texas. In a move that many consider the salvation of the Texas A&M football program, Coach Bryant put 115 players through the most… Read More

Dream Maker, 2011. Revised Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Dave Sullins. CONDITION: NEW 2011 Dream Maker hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ) revised edition, no printing given. Bright detailed color illustrations by Dave Sullins. INSCRIBED by Author on loose end page. A lovely book! CONTENT: This mythical tale will enrich your child's imagination and immerse them in Charleston's magical low-country coastal landscape and marine life. The Lost Mermaid is a sweet story that can teach your child valuable life lessons about the danger of judging others by appearance or language. The Shem Creek sea friends have spurned Lily because of her many differences, but when the Jamboree is suddenly in imminent danger, Lily performs a magical feat that saves the day. By embracing her differences and discovering the greatness within, important lessons are learned at Shem Creek about cultural diversity that your child can learn, too, and apply throughout life's journey.

New York: HarperCollins, 2005. 1st Edition 9th Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. Joy Fisher Hein - color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2005 HarperCollins hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ, first edition, 9th printing. Beautiful, vivid color illustrations by Joy Fisher Hein - especially the fields of Bluebonnets. Blank bookplate front loose end page and signature on the title page - it's so scribbled, can't tell if it is of the Author or Illustrator. CONTENT: Causes celebres are as commonplace among First Ladies as red suits and pearls, but few are as accessible to children as the wildflower-planting campaigns of Lady Bird Johnson. Appelt traces Johnson's botanical passions to her rural, East Texas childhood, finding parallels between the solace her subject drew from nature after her mother's death and her launch of the Highway Beautification Act to soothe a nation grieving for JFK. Psychological correlations of this sort appear throughout, and Appelt doesn't provide… Read More

Walker Books, 2008. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Jean Cassels color illus.. CONDITION: INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR LARSON ON TITLE PAGE. NEW 2008 Walker hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Wonderful color illustrations by Jean Cassels. CONTENT: Bobbi and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. But not Bobbi and Bob Cat?they still had each other. Only by staying together could they survive. This is the story of their remarkable friendship. When the two Bobbies were rescued the shelter soon learned that Bob was the seeing eye dog for Bob Cat and kept them together through a move to a shelter in Utah where they were rescued/adopted by a lady and her Boston Terrier. This is a wonderful story of friendship even tho Bob Cat and Bobbie may not still be with us.