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Children's Books
Whether you are looking for a book you remember from your own childhood, or are a more serious collector of children's books, we hope that we have something for you here. Children's books covers a wide range and we have everything here from the classics, such as Winnie The Pooh and Alice in Wonderland, to the more obscure and the downright rare.
We try to keep both decorative and first edition copies of the most popular Children's books in stock. But they are popular, so they do sell rather fast. If you see something you like, please be quick. On the other hand, we actively search them out when we are buying and there will likely be something else along shortly.
They make wonderful gifts and we try to keep gift quality Children's books in stock. If you would like anything gift wrapped or with a special message we are always most happy to help. We find that Children's books of this type do make their recipients extremely happy.
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1934 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookNew York: 1934The uncommon first edition of this wonderfully illustrated and pioneering interactive "Waddle Book", in the original dust wrapper. -
1992 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookBedford, MA: 1992A wonderfully illustrated facsimile edition of this interactive "Waddle Book" in which the well-known Disney characters come out and walk. -
1938 Mickey Mouse the Boat-BuilderNew York: 1938The scarce first edition of this charming children's picture book from Disney, produced to coincide with the release of their 1938 short film 'Boat Builders'. -
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2003-2004 5vol Set of Jesse Jameson TitlesLondon: 2003-2004A 5 volume set of first editions, first impressions, 4 in original, unclipped dust wrappers, and an unusual paperback duplicate. -
1934 Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad WolfPhiladelphia: 1934Illustrated throughout by the staff of the Walt Disney Studios, this is the charmingly illustrated first edition of Disney's illustrated Red Riding Hood. -
1933 The "Pop-Up" Mickey MouseNew York: 1933The first edition of this delightful and vibrantly illustrated pop-up book narrating the adventures of Mickey Mouse. -
1912 Robin Hood and the Men of the GreenwoodEdinburgh & London : 1912A delightful retelling of the classic Robin Hood Tale, with a frontispiece, illustrated title page, and 15 colour plates by Walter Crane. -
1954 Dan Dare Pilot of the FutureLondon: 1954Vibrantly illustrated with pop-up scenes throughout, this is the first edition of this scarce pop-up of the Dan Dare children's comics. -
1895 The Red True Story BookLondon: 1895A delightful collection of historical narratives for children, with an illustrated title page and 18 plates. -
1938-1939 Mumfie's Magic Box & Mumfie's Uncle SamuelLondon: 1938-1939Two charming first edition Mumfie books from Katharine Tozer, including a very scarce first edition of 'Mumfie's Magic Box'. -
c1910 The Water-BabiesLondon : c1910A beautifully illustrated children's novel by Charles Kingsley, with a frontispiece and 7 colourful plates. -
1961 Snow WhiteLondon: 1961The first edition of this beautifully illustrated colour pop-up book for children depicting the story of Snow White, from Vojtech Kubasta. -
1934 Mickey Mouse Presents His Silly Symphonies with "Scenic" IllustrationsLondon: 1934The scarce first UK edition of this charmingly illustrated pop-up book from Walt Disney Studios, published to celebrate the animated Silly Symphonies shorts. -
1933 The "Pop-Up" Silly Symphonies Containing Babes in the Woods and King NeptuneNew York: 1933The first edition of this charmingly illustrated pop-up book from Walt Disney Studios, published to coincide with the animated Silly Symphonies shorts. -
1935 The Robber KittenPhiladelphia: 1935An early edition of this charming 1930s Disney publication, released in conjunction with the Silly Symphonies animated short film 'The Robber Kitten'. -
1934 Mickey Mouse StoriesLondon: 1934The first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of tales about Mickey Mouse, based upon a series of animated 1930s shorts including 'Pioneer Days'. -
1931 The Adventures of Mickey Mouse, Book IPhiladelphia: 1931Illustrated throughout in colour, this is the first edition of a classic book of Mickey Mouse escapades, and features the first appearance of a character named Donald Duck. -
1931 Mickey Mouse Story BookPhiladelphia: 1931An exceptionally lovely example of the first edition of this collection of humorous short tales about Mickey Mouse, illustrated throughout. -
1937-1944 Bookano Stories: No. 4 and No. 11London: 1937-1944Two brightly illustrated volumes of the Bookano Stories series, illustrated with ten delightful colour pop-up scenes. -
1936-1940 Blanche-Neige et Les Sept Nains; Les Trois Petits Cochons Le Grand Mechant LoupParis: 1936-1940French language editions of two charming mid-20th century children's productions from Walt Disney. Featuring the first edition of a pop-up book of Three Little Pigs, and an illustrated edition of Snow White. -
1868 Beeton's Boy's AnnualLondon : 1868A charming annual of 19th century children's literature, with a colourful frontispiece, 51 plates and in text illustrations throughout. -
1889 Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets Etc. Etc.London : 1889The fifth edition of this witty children's book of alphabets by Edward Lear, with 162 illustrations alongside humorous captions. -
1897 The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those Of General Napoleon Smith An Improving HistoryLondon : 1897A first edition of this whimsical children's novel by S.R. Crockett, with a frontispiece, illustrated title page, and in text illustrations throughout. -
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[c.1890] The Boy's Own Book of Natural HistoryLondon: [c.1890] dated from copy held by the National Library of WalesA handsome full calf copy from prolific nature writer J. G. Wood, illustrated throughout. -
2001-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 2001-2007An exceptional and scarce complete first edition set of the large print edition of J. K. Rowling's complete Harry Potter series. -
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2003-2005 5 Vols The Spiderwick Chronicles with Notebook and Scarce Promotional Trading CardsLondon: 2003-2005A near-complete, first edition, first impression set of The Spiderwick Chronicles, with all but one volume signed by both Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. -
1899 A Moral Alphabet: In Words of From One to Seven SyllablesLondon: 1899The first edition of this satirical-take on the Alphabet Song written by Hilaire Belloc. -
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2003-2008 3vol Set The Touchstone TrilogyOxford: 2003-2008An excellent set of first editions of this beloved children's fantasy series, in their original, unclipped dust wrappers. -
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2002-2004 3vol Set of Connor Clover BooksNorwich: 2002-2004Three children's titles by Helen Oghenegweke, including a very scarce early copy later printed under a different title. -
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2002-2003 5vol Collection of The Adventures of Eddie DickensNew York; London: 2002-2003A comedic 5 volume collection of the adventures of Eddie Dickens, in the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
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2005 The Cry of the IcemarkFrome: 2005A signed first edition of this exciting fantasy children's novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper with a book mark. -
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2005 The Cry of the IcemarkFrome: 2005A signed limited edition of this exciting fantasy children's novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper and slipcase. -
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2005 The Cry of the IcemarkFrome: 2005A signed limited edition of this exciting fantasy children's novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper with a book mark and slipcase. -
1999-2001 Skellig and Secret HeartNew York; London: 1999-2001A set of critically acclaimed first edition novels by children's author David Almond, in both publishers' original cloth bindings with the original bright, unclipped dust wrappers. -
1964 Ann at Highwood Hall Poems for ChildrenLondon: 1964A lovely blue cloth first edition of this 1964 children's classic, with original, illustrated dust wrapper.
