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The Blue Fairy BookThe Blue Fairy Book
by Andrew Lang
Finest stories from around the world, 37 in all — most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," "The Arabian Nights," many more. Includes original 138 black-and-white illustrations.

Our Price: $10.95

The Book of DragonsThe Book of Dragons
by E. Nesbit, H. R. Millar, H. Granville Fell
Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons — including one made of ice and another that takes refuge in the General Post Office. 24 illustrations.


Our Price: $7.95

The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient EgyptThe Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt
by G. A. Henty
A young Egyptian accidentally kills a sacred cat and must flee from an angry mob. Set in 1250 B.C., this thrilling adventure also features fascinating details about Egyptian religion, geography, farming, and burial.

Our Price: $6.95

The Denslow Picture Book TreasuryThe Denslow Picture Book Treasury
by W. W. Denslow, Michael Hearn
This unique compilation features nine of the best stories from Denslow's 18-volume series of picture books from 1903-04. Tales of Humpty Dumpty and other childhood favorites are accompanied by high-quality color illustrations.

Our Price: $17.95

Denslow's Mother GooseDenslow's Mother Goose
by W. W. Denslow
This hardcover keepsake of a children's classic presents color reproductions of images by the famed Wonderful Wizard of Oz artist. Full-page illustrations accompany the text of many favorite nursery rhymes.

Our Price: $20.00
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Favorite Thornton Burgess Animal Stories Boxed SetFavorite Thornton Burgess Animal Stories Boxed Set
by Thornton W. Burgess
Six stories that instill valuable lessons about animals, nature, and the environment, featuring such favorites as Peter Cottontail, Reddy Fox, and Happy Jack. Six complete books, set in large, easy-to-read type.


Our Price: $12.00

Goblin MarketGoblin Market
by Christina Rossetti, Arthur Rackham
This lovely hardcover gift edition of Christina Rossetti's most famous poem will enchant readers of all ages. It features 4 color and 20 black-and-white images as well as a reproduction of a rare Rackham watercolor.

Our Price: $20.00

Great Horse StoriesGreat Horse Stories
by James Daley
Young readers who love horses will cherish these 15 short stories by such authors as Arthur Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling, and Zane Grey, plus an abridgment of Anna Sewell's Black Beauty.

Our Price: $6.99

Old Mother West Wind and 6 Other StoriesOld Mother West Wind and 6 Other Stories
by Thornton W. Burgess
This special set of seven delightful books of warmth and whimsy take young readers to the Green Forest to meet Johnny Chuck, Bobby Raccoon, and other characters to learn gentle lessons about wildlife and the environment.

Our Price: $14.00

Old Mother West Wind: The Centennial Anniversary EditionOld Mother West Wind: The Centennial Anniversary Edition
by Thornton W. Burgess, George Kerr
Offered together for the first time in one volume, this hardcover edition includes Burgess's first published work, Old Mother West Wind, and its 1911 follow-up, Mother West Wind's Children. Includes George Kerr's original illustrations.

Our Price: $20.00

The Pearl and the Pumpkin: A Classic Halloween TaleThe Pearl and the Pumpkin: A Classic Halloween Tale
by Paul West, W. W. Denslow, Michael Hearn
Joe knows a secret: how to raise the world's best pumpkins! His expertise leads to a comic adventure among fairies, mermaids, and a crew of hungry pirates who crave pumpkin pie.

Our Price: $12.99

Thornton Burgess Five-Minute Bedtime Tales: From Old Mother West Wind's LibraryThornton Burgess Five-Minute Bedtime Tales: From Old Mother West Wind's Library
by Thornton W. Burgess, Harrison Cady
Discover "How Howler the Wolf Got His Name," "Where Mrs. Quack Got Webbed Feet," and other Green Forest fables. Each tale is just a few pages long — ideal for quickly lulling children to sleep.

Our Price: $14.99

The Velveteen RabbitThe Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams, William Nicholson
The beloved tale of a toy rabbit's quest to become real through the love of his young owner. This gift edition features the original illustrations by William Nicholson and an elegant new book design.

Our Price: $8.99