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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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1896 A Knight of the White Cross: A Tale of the Siege of RhodesLondon: 1896A first edition, first impression historical novel from G. A. Henty, presented here in Bickers half straight-grain morocco. -
c1829 The Fables of Aesop, and Others For the Improvement of YouthLondon: c1829A very scarce two volume set of Aesop's fables, adapted for young people and illustrated with fantastic aquatint illustrations, and both in contemporary half calf. -
1904 The Heroes or Greek Fairy Tales for My ChildrenLondon: 1904A smartly bound collection of retold Greek myths and legends from Charles Kingsley, written for children with illustrations. -
1903 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-BabyLondon: 1903A later printing of the fourth edition of Charles Kingsley's important children's fantasy novel, with illustrations from Linley Sambourne. -
1909 Legends and Stories of Italy For ChildrenLondon: 1909The first edition of this charming work of legends and stories, exploring the historical tales of Italy, with a frontispiece and numerous colourful plates throughout. -
1844 The Settlers in Canada. Written for Young PeopleLondon: 1844A beautifully bound two volume first edition set of Frederick Marryat's children's novel following a family of settlers living near Lake Ontario, bound in decorative half calf. -
c1919-1970 The Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1919-1970Ten early and mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales, including 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck' and 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies'. -
c1919-1944 The Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1919-1944Eighteen early and mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales. -
1919 The Tale of Johnny Town-MouseLondon: 1919An exceptionally bright example of an early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming retelling of Aesop's 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse'. -
1922 Cecily Parsley's Nursery RhymesLondon: 1922A wonderful example of the first edition of Beatrix Potter's collection of traditional English nursery rhymes, charmingly illustrated throughout in colour. -
![[1910] The Tale of Tom Kitten](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/7/979f4_121_.jpg)
[1910] The Tale of Tom KittenLondon: [1910]Beautifully illustrated throughout with Beatrix Potter's watercolours, this is a lovely early edition of Beatrix Potter's classic tale. -
1938 Tanglewood Tales; Stories from The Arabian Nights; The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy TalesLondon: 1938A delightful selection of children's fairy tales, folk tales and myths, all of which are adorned with colour plates by Edmund Dulac. -
1909 Ginger & PicklesLondon: 1909A lovely example of the first edition of this charming children's tale from Beatrix Potter, following the adventures of a cat and a dog who run a small village shop. -
1918 The Tale of Johnny Town-MouseLondon: 1918A fine example of the first edition, second state of Beatrix Potter's charming retelling of Aesop's 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse'. -
1916 The Story of a Fierce Bad RabbitLondon: 1916A wonderful example of the very scarce first edition in book form of Beatrix Potter's charming tale about a poorly behaved rabbit. -
1916 The Story of Miss MoppetLondon: 1916An exceptional example of the first edition in book form of Beatrix Potter's classic tale, in which a kitten is tormented by a mischievous mouse. -
![[1908] The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/7/979f4_107_.jpg)
[1908] The Tale of Mr. Jeremy FisherLondon: [1908]A lovely example of an early edition of a classic Beatrix Potter tale, charmingly illustrated throughout with colour plates. -
c1921 Histoire de Pierre LapinLondon: 1921A scarce early French language edition of one of the most popular children's works ever published, Beatrix Potter's 'Peter Rabbit'. -
c1929-1953 4 Vols Four Volumes from The Wonder Book SeriesLondon; Melbourne: c1929-1953A charming collection of four volumes from The Wonder Book series , richly illustrated with colour plates and photographs. -
1922-7 Seven Volumes from the 'Les Aventures de Miquette' SeriesParis: 1922-7A collection of eight first edition volumes from the charmingly illustrated 'Les Aventures de Miquette' series, in the original French. -
1921 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1921A smart copy of this delightful nonsensical children's novel from Lewis Carroll, with colour plates. -
1928 The House at Pooh CornerLondon: 1928A wonderful example of the first impression of this classic children's book, A. A. Milne's fourth 'Winnie The Pooh' instalment, featuring the first appearance of Tigger. -
1904-1910 The Story of the Treasure Seekers; The Wouldbegoods; Nine Unlikely Tales for ChildrenLondon: 1904-1910A wonderful collection of early editions of three fantastical children's works from Edith Nesbit, with each volume being illustrated throughout and in the original publisher's cloth. -
1912 Tanglewood TalesLondon: 1912A re-issue of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales, retelling six classic Greek myths for children, beautifully illustrated by George Soper with tipped-in colour plates. -
1929 The Christopher Robin Story Book From When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1929A delightful first edition of one of A. A. Milne’s beloved tales featuring the cherished character, Christopher Robin, beautifully illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1909 Harding's LuckToronto: 1909The very scarce first Canadian edition of Edith Nesbit's sequel to her charming children's novel, 'The House of Arden'. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Collection of Pictures & SongsLondon: 1895A vibrantly illustrated collection of eight beloved children's verses from Randolph Caldecott, his first collection. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Second Collection of Pictures and SongsLondon: 1895A vibrantly illustrated collection of eight beloved children's verses from Randolph Caldecott, his second collection. -
1924 Spring Songs with Music from "Flower Fairies of the Spring"London: 1924A smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of Spring songs for young children, set to music. -
c1830 The Faithful Little GirlLondon: c1830A very scarce new edition of this charming children's story from British writer Lucy Lyttleton Cameron. -
1912 Five Children and ItLondon: 1912The fourth impression of Edith Nesbit's beloved children's novel, a classic tale in which five children find a magical ancient sand fairy in a gravel pit. -
1907 New Treasure SeekersLondon: 1907The second edition of one of Edith Nesbit's popular children's adventure novels, following the adventures of the Bastable children, beautifully illustrated throughout. -
1906 The Story of the AmuletT Fisher Unwin: 1906The first edition of the final work in Edith Nesbit's Psammead trilogy, a continuation of the story told in 'Five Children and It' and 'The Phoenix and the Carpet'. -
1906 The Story of the AmuletLondon: 1906The first edition of the final work in Edith Nesbit's Psammead trilogy, a continuation of the story told in 'Five Children and It' and 'The Phoenix and the Carpet'. -
1901 The WouldbegoodsLondon: 1901Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first edition of Edith Nesbit sequel to 'The Treasure Seekers', following the Bastable siblings on new adventures. -
1908 The Phoenix and the CarpetLondon: 1908The Colonial issue of the third impression of this delightful children's fantasy novel from beloved Edwardian era children's author, Edith Nesbit.