UK: Penguin Classics, 2018. Tenth Printing. Hardcover. A major new collection of Japanese short stories, many appearing in English for the first time, with an introduction by Haruki Murakami This fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the art of the Japanese short story, from its origins in the nineteenth..... More
New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1937. Hardcover. The adventures of a beautiful little locomotive who decided to run away from her humdrum duties. About the author/illustrator Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children..... More
New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990. Reinforced Edition. Hardcover. The first book in the Lyle series, this tells the story of how the Primms found Lyle the crocodile in the bathtub of their new home. About the author/illustrator Bernard Waber was the beloved author/illustrator of more than thirty..... More
New York: The Viking Press, 2002. Hardcover. With an introduction by Anita Silvey Ezra Jack Keats is widely acknowledged as one of the first people to feature realistic, friendly, multi-ethnic urban settings in his picture books-forever changing the landscape of children’s literature in the process. Now this beautiful collection..... More
New York: The Viking Press, 1999. Reissue. Hardcover with slipcase and CD audio. Seventy-five years ago, a family of ducks waddled off the page and into the hearts of readers everywhere. The brilliantly illustrated tale of mallards on the move received the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book..... More
New York: The Viking Press, 1999. Reissue. Softcover. Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a...... More
London: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2016. Second Printing. Hardcover. In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning debut picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan. One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted..... More
New York: Sterling Children's Books, 2007. Reissue. Hardcover. I’m up! I’m up! It’s going to be a busy day . . . What a special treat! Gyo Fujikawa has concocted a big, beautiful book that goes from morning till night, completely capturing a child’s world along the way..... More
London: HarperCollins Children's Books, 2018. Softcover. This gorgeous paperback edition of the beloved Scarry classic is packed with things to spot on every page. What Do People Do All Day? is beautiful, fun and has been a favourite with children of all ages for more than 50 years. Everyone..... More
New York: The Viking Press, 1948. Later Printing. Hardcover. What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A Caldecott Honor Book! Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other..... More
New York: Random House, 2019. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. One of CBC Books‘ Best Canadian Picture Books of 2019 Albert wants a quiet place to read…but his friends just want to play! Can they figure out how to have fun together? Albert’s home is very loud–and all..... More
New York: Puffin Books, 1998. Softcover. "What a sweet child," says a newcomer in town about Goldilocks. "That's what you think," a neighbor replies. For Goldilocks is one of those naughty little girls who does exactly as she pleases, even if that means sampling the three bears' porridge, breaking Baby..... More
New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1972. Ray Cruz (illustrations). Hardcover. In this contemporary classic, veteran children's author Viorst introduces us to Alexander, a kid with an unruly crop of hair, who gets out of bed to face a day that seems to grow increasingly worse with each passing..... More
New York: Vintage International, 2016. Ted Goossen (tr.). First Edition. Eleventh Printing. Paperback. NATIONAL BESTSELLER Wind/Pinball, a unique two-in-one volume, includes, on one side, Murakami’s first novel Hear the Wind Sing. When you flip the book over, you can read his second novel, Pinball, 1973. Each book has its..... More
Sedgwick, ME: Leete's Island Books, 1977. Thomas J. Harper, Edward G. Seidensticker (trs.). Thirteenth Printing. Paperback. An intimate reflection on Japanese art and architecture from one of the country's greatest novelists. This is an enchanting essay on aesthetics by one of the greatest Japanese novelists. Tanizaki's eye ranges over..... More
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