Holiday Books

A FLOWER FAIRY VALENTINE'S DAY
based on the original Flower Fairy books by Cicely Mary Barker. Simply beautiful color illustrations. Condition: NEW 2003 Frederick Warne small hardcover (pictorial boards- no DJ), first printing. Content: I am not familar with Barker's work, but this story and illustrations appears to have been published first in 1923. And it still stands up. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Flower Fairies in this special Flower Fairies Friends book. The Flower Fairies are the perfect Valentine's companions, and this book is filled with Barker's colorful illustrations and beautiful details. Love is in the air as the Flower Fairies create and send valentines to each other. This is an ideal gift for young Flower Fairies fans. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.19 + $ 3.09 media shipping. International shipping available.

A FLOWER FAIRY VALENTINE'S DAY
based on the original Flower Fairy books by Cicely Mary Barker. Simply beautiful color illustrations. Condition: Gently pre-read, IF at all, 2003 Frederick Warne small hardcover (pictorial boards- no DJ), first printing. Content: I am not familar with Barker's work, but this story and illustrations appears to have been published first in 1923. And it still stands up. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Flower Fairies in this special Flower Fairies Friends book. The Flower Fairies are the perfect Valentine's companions, and this book is filled with Barker's colorful illustrations and beautiful details. Love is in the air as the Flower Fairies create and send valentines to each other. This is an ideal gift for young Flower Fairies fans. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.19 + $ 3.09 media shipping. International shipping available.

FOURTH OF JULY MICE
by Bethany Roberts. Wonderful color illustrations by Doug Cushman. Condition: NEW 2005 Scholastic soft cover, second printing. Content: An adorable mouse family celebrates Fouth of July by dressing up in Revolutionary costumes, having a picnic, playing games and watching fireworks. Really cute. Ages K - 3. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.19 + $ 2.94 media shipping.

JAMIE O'ROURKE AND THE POOKA
story and pictures by Tomie dePaola. Condition: UNREAD 2001 Scholastic soft cover, 5th printing. Donation inscription inside front cover. Content: Award-winning author and artist Tomie dePaola has created another lively folk tale based on traditional Irish lore. Jamie O'Rourke, the laziest man in all of Ireland, has been left in charge of the house while his hard-working, long-suffering wife Eileen goes to visit her sister for a week. In spite of his plan to stay in bed the entire time (thus not "dirtyin' a thing"), Jamie's cronies come by to keep him company and eat up the grub Eileen left behind. Jamie goes back to sleep amid the mess that night, only to awaken to a mysterious donkey-man cleaning the house. Pleased at his good fortune, Jamie continues his slovenly ways all week long, watching the Pooka (Irish animal spirit, as explained in the author's note) sweep and wash every night. But lazy Jamie's luck is just about to run out... Questions welcome. [1copy available]
$ 3.89 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

THE MOTHER'S DAY MICE
by Eve Bunting. Color illustrations by Jan Brett. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1993 Scholastic soft cover, fourth printing. Thee is an almost-invisible "near-crease" front cover at fore edge. Everything else is perfect. Content: Three mouse brothers, clad in bright plaid shirts and lederhosen, leave their snug cottage, intent upon finding the perfect gifts for their mother. Their early morning search is filled with dangers: a snake hidden in the thick underbush, a fox running by. However, the mice are brave, and hand-in-tail, they traipse through brush and briars to find their presents. In the end, it is Little Mouse, returning empty-handed, who has the best surprise of all: a song. The perspective is from a mouse's vantage point: toadstools and ferns seem like trees; a ripe, juicy strawberry is so big that Middle Mouse can barely carry his gift in his two arms; a dandelion fluff ball towers over Biggest Mouse. Through deft, simple lines, Brett captures the brothers' fear, their enjoyment of the sights, smells and sounds of their world and finally, their sheer delight at finding just the right gifts for their appreciative mother. The finely honed details, the soft colors, the expressions of love and sharing make this a story that is as fresh and harmonious as Little Mouse's song. [1copy available]
$ 2.49 + $ 2.99 media shipping.

PRECIOUS MOMENTS: WE LOVE AMERICA!
by Linda Masterdon. Lovely soft color illustrations, as always, by Samuel J. Butcher. Condition: NEW 2010 Dalmation Press hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: The Precious Moments kids celebrate American Pride with a Fourth of July parade and fireworks. Ages 4-8. [1 copy available]
$ 3.50 + $ 2.99 media shipping.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN THE MORNING
by Eve Bunting. Three-color illustrations by Jan Brett. Condition: NEW 1980 Clarion Books soft cover, 28th printing (c. 2000+). Content: This is a warm and lively tale set in a village in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day. The main character, Jamie, is the youngest in his family, too small to participate in the annual special parade. Disappointed, Jamie awakens early and sets out to prove them wrong. The story that follows is his march through the village, making music and creating a parade on his own, proving to himself that he is truly big enough to participate. It is one of very few good St. Patrick's Day stories. A bonus in this case is the glimpse of Irish culture and way of life. Baby-Preschool. Questions welcome. [4 copies of book available]
$ 2.89 + $ 2.99 media shipping.

VALENTINE MICE!
by Bethany Roberts. Adorable color illustrations by Doug Cushman. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Scholastic soft cover (stapled wraps), second printing. Very light shelf wear. Content: The stars of Halloween Mice! are back, but this time they're celebrating a different holiday. Four lively mice scamper through a snowy landscape, delivering valentines to all the woodland creatures, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, badgers, beavers, and more. In their exuberance, the three older mice don't notice right off (although observant readers will) that they've left their young companion behind. They track him down and rejoice in a Valentine's reunion. Simple rhythmic text and action-packed line and watercolor illustrations will draw young readers in; Cushman includes welcome details -- such as a tag-along chickadee - -that enhance the story, and mixes full-bleed and framed illustrations to emphasize high points in the text. Baby-Preschool. Questions welcome. [1 copy of book available]
$ 2.29 + $ 2.99 media shipping.

THE AMERICAN FLAG BOOKPLATES
art from a photo. Condition: NEW package of 12 bookplates made by pacaritambo books. The peel-off label stock is heavier than most bookplate materials and is matte and not glossy. They are as perfect as possible, and we feel the subject matter is much different than you can get anywhere else. 4.0" H x 3.0" W. Content: This bookplate is a version of the American Flag - with plenty of room for a name or even an inscription. We can personalize your bookplate (the font is BinnerD) - just email us the name. Any questions, click here to email us.
$ 4.00 + $ 2.85 first class shipping.