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Children's
Tall tales and wonderful adventures await. We have beautifully illustrated books for children over many years past. Perhaps we have something you remember?
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1984 What is the Truth? A Farmyard Fable for the YoungLondon: 1984The first edition of Ted Hughes's charming children's tale, signed by both Hughes and the illustrator, R. J. Lloyd. -
1906 The Story of Four Little SabotsLondon: 1906A colourfully illustrated children's tale telling the story of two Dutch children and their wooden shoes, written by Dora Pearsall. -
c1850 The Story Without an EndLondon: c1850A very smart copy of Sarah Austin's translation of this delightful children's tale, illustrated by William Harvey. -
1950-1975 Five Rupert Bear AnnualsLondon: 1950-1975First editions of five mid-twentieth century Rupert Bear annuals, following the adventures of the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends. -
c1970 Ein KrippenliedNot Stated: c1970A fine and very scarce German language nativity song, authored and designed by Christine Premsataller -
1806 Holidays at Home. Written for the Amusement of Young Persons.London: 1806The second edition of this very scarce collection of amusing moral tales for children, written by Charlotte Sanders. -
1793 The Blind Child, or Anecdotes of the Wyndham Family. Written for the Use of Young People.London: 1793The second edition of this scarce moral tale intended for the instruction of children, the best-known novel written by Elizabeth Pinchard. -
1926-27 Teddy Bear and Other Songs From "When We Were Very Young", Songs FromLondon: 1926-27The first edition of two beautiful anthology of songs by A. A. Milne, complete with Shepard's charming illustrations. -
c1950 Poems for ChildrenNot Stated: c1950A truly delightful handmade book of children's poems and nursery rhymes, illustrated with woodcuts, and with the text beautifully rendered in calligraphy. -
c1970 Abbatt Toys Animal Families Playing CardsLondon: c1970A charming set of antique children's illustrated playing cards from the former children's toy company, a vanishingly scarce and charming item for collectors of children's toys. -
![1940 Тараканище or Tarakanishche [The Giant Cockroach]](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/4/946m_40_.jpg)
1940 Тараканище or Tarakanishche [The Giant Cockroach]детиздат [Detizdat]: 1940A popular Russian children's fairy tale poem written by poet Korney Chukovsky, in the original Russian. -
1895 The Model MenagerieLondon; New York: [1895]The first edition of this beautiful volume of chromolithograph pop-ups of animals in a menagerie by Ernest Nister. -
1896 Peeps Into FairylandLondon; New York: [1896]The first edition of this beautiful and uncommon volume of fairy tale pop-up scenes by Ernest Nister. -
c1945 Jim Duck's Adventures in Picture and StoryLondon: c1945A vanishingly scarce children's book following the adventures of Jim Duck. -
1964 Serena the HenDevon: 1964A scarce copy of this lovely short story from English children's author Elizabeth Goudge, illustrated by Isabel Morton-Sale. -
1904 William Tell Told AgainLondon: 1904The first edition of this early title by P. G. Wodehouse, comprised of a poetical retelling of the legend of William Tell, complete with fifteen colourful illustrations from Philip Dadd. -
1954 Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1954A pleasing abridged edition of this classic adventure novel from Daniel Defoe, complete with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
1951-52 Five on Kirrin Island Again & Five Run Away TogetherLondon: 1951-1952Two pleasing 'Famous Five' novels from beloved children's author Enid Blyton. -
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2001-2002 Slaves of the Mastery and FiresongLondon: 2001-2002Two excellent signed first editions from William Nicholson's fantasy trilogy, 'Wind on Fire'. -
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2004-05 Measle and the Wrathmonk, Measle and the Dragodon & Measle and the MallockeeOxford : 2004-2005A terrific set of signed 'Measle' books by English actor, playwright and novelist Ian Ogilvy, including one uncorrected proof copy. -
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2006-2007 The Sirens of Surrentum & The Code of RomulusLondon: 2006-2007A wonderful signed pair of ancient Roman children's books by Caroline Lawrence, including a very scarce copy of 'The Code of Romulus'. -
1950 Come to the CircusLondon: 1950A smart second edition of this illustrated children's book from English writer Enid Blyton, with the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1948 Castle School On HolidayLondon: 1948A smart first edition of this very scarce children's book from British author Sylvia Little. -
1954-1958 3vol Dancing Peel, The Little Dancer, & Swan FeatherLondon: 1954-1958A charming collection of first edition children's books telling stories of dancers from English writer Lorna Hill, with illustrations throughout. -
1910 Stories of the EnglishEdinburgh; London: 1910A very scarce collection of fictionalised accounts of real British historical events for children, in a leather prize binding. -
c1930 Song TimeLondon; New York: c1930A special edition of this charming volume of songs, compiled by Martin Shaw and Percy Dearmer. -
1962 No Medals for GuyLondon: 1962A very smart first edition of this illustrated children's book from English author Lorna Hill. -
1952 Masquerade at the WellsLondon: 1952A very smart first edition of this illustrated children's book from English author Lorna Hill. -
1961 The Vicarage ChildrenLondon: 1961A very smart first edition of this illustrated children's book from English author Lorna Hill. -
1952 A Dream of Sadler's WellsLondon: 1952A very smart fourth impression of this illustrated children's book from English author Lorna Hill. -
1961 The Vicarage ChildrenLondon: 1961A very smart first edition of this illustrated children's book from English author Lorna Hill. -
1910 Lives of the Hunted, Containing a True Account of the Doings of Five Quadrupeds & Three BirdsLondon: 1910A bright leather-bound copy of this short-story collection from wildlife artist and founding pioneer of the Boy Scouts of America, Ernest Thompson Seton. -
1953 Souvenir Book of Coronation PageantryLondon: 1953The very scarce first edition of this charming children's celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, illustrated with colour figures that can be cut out. -
1881 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1881An early edition of Lewis Carroll's important fantastical tale, complete with John Tenniel's illustrations. -
1896 Stories of the Royal Humane SocietyLondon: 1896A vanishingly scarce volume detailing significant events led by the Royal Humane Society, with illustrations. -
1948 Milly-Molly-Mandy AgainLondon: 1948The vanishingly scarce first edition of the fourth volume from Joyce Lankester Brisley's charming 'Milly-Molly-Mandy' children's book series. A scarce to find first edition of one of the first six novels, in the equally scarce original dust wrapper.