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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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1922 The Goldfish BowlLondon: 1922A brightly illustrated first edition of this collection of charming children's stories. -
1910 Poor Uncle HarryLondon: 1910A scarce first edition of this charming novel for children, illustrated by Hilda Cowham. -
c1926 "From Greenland's Icy Mountains" A Tale of the Polar SeasLondon: c1926An unusual beige cloth copy of this adventure story for young children. -
1907 Storyland An Illustrated Volume for Young FolksLondon: 1907A scarce copy of this illustrated collection of stories, games, and puzzles for children. -
1913 Barnaby RudgeLondon: 1913A smart copy of this beautifully illustrated retelling of Barnaby Rudge for children, with scarce dustwrapper. -
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1912 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: 1912A beautifully illustrated Edition de Luxe of the fairy tales of Hand Christian Andersen, illustrated throughout by Andreas Duncan Carse. -
c1840 The History of Jack and the Bean-Stalk, and Michael ScottGlasgow: c1840A very scarce mid-19th century chapbook containing a retelling of the children's story of Jack and the Beanstalk, and the story of Michael Scott. -
1914 First Steps in ScoutingGlasgow: 1914An early 20th century introductory guide to Scouting, with complete instruction for Tenderfoot and Second Class tests. -
1840 The Sleeping Beauty of the Wood; an Entertaining Tale, To Which is Added Paddy and the Bear, A True StoryGlasgow: 1840A scarce mid-19th century chapbook containing two children's stories, one a retelling of Charles Perrault's La Belle au Bois Dormant. -
1832 Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of GreeceLondon: 1832A smart copy of this abridged history of Greece, produced for the education of early nineteenth century school children. -
1881 Aunt Judy's Annual Volume for 1881London: 1881A uncommon 1881 volume of 'Aunt Judy's Annual,' containing short stories, poetry, and illustrations for children. -
1855 A Picture Story-Book with Four Hundred Illustrations by Eminent ArtistsLondon: 1855The fifth edition of this scarce illustrated anthology for children. -
c1860 The Broken Pitcher and other StoriesLondon: c1860A very scarce anthology of illustrated children's tales. -
c1850 Storys of Prince Lupin, Yellow Dwarf and the Three WishesGlasgow : c1850A chapbook of three stories with illustrations. -
c1830 The Wonderful Cure of NaamanLondon: c1830Charming little chapbook containing the biblical tale of the cleansing of Naaman. -
1927 Giving Wings to Words: A Child's Book of Phonic GamesNew York: 1927A scarce copy of this charming book of phonic games for children, with illustrations throughout. -
1893 Nister's Holiday AnnualLondon: 1893Smart copy of the 1893 Nister's Holiday annual for children. -
1937 The Air Record BreakersLondon: 1937A scarce first edition of this exciting story for children, with illustrations throughout. -
1887 The Little Wonder BookLondon : 1887A charming first edition collection of children's tales, with illustrations. -
1913 The Prize for Girls and Boys 1913Darton: 1913A beautifully illustrated edition of this scarce work for children. -
1922 Christmas Carols Old English Carols for Christmas and other FestivalsLondon : 1922A first edition copy of this charmingly illustrated collection of carols. -
1907 New Treasure SeekersLondon: 1907The second edition of one of Edith Nesbit's popular children's adventure novels, a lovely illustrated work. -
1912 The Wonderful GardenLondon: 1912The second impression of this delightful children's fantasy novel by Edith Nesbit, in which three children cast magical spells from a book on garden lore. -
1927 Over the MoonLondon: 1927A first edition copy of this delightful anthology of short stories for children, illustrated in colour by the author. -
![[1931] Green Outside](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/8/6/865nb_220_.jpg)
[1931] Green OutsideLondon: [1931]A whimsical collection of poetry illustrated by Rex Whistler. Found in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1885 The Looking-Glass of the Mind, Reprint of the Edition of 1792London: 1885The English translation of Arnaud Berquin's charming short story collection for children, illustrated throughout by Berwick. -
1875 Le Journal de La Jeunesse Nouveau Recueil Hebdomadaire Illustre Premier SemestreParis: 1875A collection of fifty two issues of the French children's magazine Le Journal de La Jeunesse from 1875. -
1804 2 vols Les Veillees du Chateau ou Cours de MoraleLondon: 1804Two volumes of moral children's tales in French. -
![[1939] Uncle Remus, or The Story of Mr. Fox and Breer Rabbit](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/d/s/dsc_6463_3.jpg)
[1939] Uncle Remus, or The Story of Mr. Fox and Breer RabbitLeicester and London: [1939]An illustrated copy of Joel Chandler Harris' controversial stories. -
![1921 Детский остров [Children's Island]](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/8/6/863f3_239_.jpg)
1921 Детский остров [Children's Island]Berlin: 1921An excellent copy of the very scarce first edition of this volume of children's poems from exiled Russian-Jewish writer Sasha Chorny, illustrated throughout by Boris Grigoriev. -
1945 Mickey et son NavireParis: 1945A charming French language tale about Mickey Mouse and his friends in a shipyard, illustrated in colour. -
1837 Le Petit Hermite, ou le Nouveau Robinson, Traduit de SchmidParis: 1837The new edition of Le Petit Hermite or Le Petit Ermite, revised by Antoine de St. Gervais. -
c1920 Les Chaperons RosesLausanne: c1920A beautifully illustrated story for children, in the original French language. -
1949 The Abbey Girls on TrialLondon : 1949A novel from Elsie Oxenham's popular Abbey Girls. Found in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1972 The Mystery of StonehengeNewton Abbot: 1972A beautiful copy of this children's book on Stonehenge, this copy including eleven postcards of ancient structures such as Stonehenge and Avebury.