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1. Abercrombie, Barbara; Graham, Mark (illustrator) (1994). Charlie Anderson. London: Puffin Books / Penguin Group (NZ). Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, creases & scuffing spine, minor edgewear, label on flyleaf. Delightful children's picture story about a cat called Charlie who has two homes, two names, and two families who love him. The full-age illustrations bring the story of this very lucky cat to life. ISBN: 014054464X. Our Book No: 40087. $10 AUD.

2. Ahlberg, Allan (1997). Janet's Last Book: Janet Ahlberg 1944 - 1994: A Memento (New ed). London: Penguin Group. 63 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, large peep hole in front cover framing the sepia photo of the author, very good condition, few sepia (brown-tinted) photos, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This beautifully written and illustrated biography celebrates Janet Ahlberg’s life and work. She died in 1994. The Ahlbergs are best known for their children's books. Peepo!, Each Peach Pear Plum, Burglar Bill and The Jolly Postman are the favourites. In this very special biography of the British illustrator, Allan explains how he wrote the words in a couple of days, and Janet took up to six months to do the illustrations. ISBN: 0140268723. Our Book No: 30149. $18 AUD.

3. Aidmasta (1967). Sunny Stories: A Reader for Infant Schools (3 booklets). Sydney: Aidmasta Productions. 24 + 32 + 31 pp. Each issue (booklets 1 to 3): Paperback trade, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), very good condition, card covers, colour drawings, edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & rubbing. Australian children's readers, being the first 3 of 4 issued pamphlets. Book 1 features rhymes. Book 2 introduces double consonant blends. Book 3 has short stories. These small books would be great for children or adults who collect readers. (Estimated date, 1967, Trove catalogue.). Our Book No: 22060. $15 AUD.

4. Ainsworth, Ruth (1954). Fun, Fires and Friends (Stage One, Book 7) (1st ed) [Ruth Ainsworth Readers]. London: William Heinemann. 30 pp. Paperback thin trade, good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white drawings, corner tips covers & some pages little creased, pages lightly toned, slight loss top corner tip front cover, cover little loose (pages firm), minor edgewear. A school reader story about two boys named Sandy and Sammy, and their new friends Peggy and Bob. Bob likes to boast, so he does not get along with Sandy and Sammy at first. Our Book No: 29126. $15 AUD.

5. Ainsworth, Ruth (1955). A Pill for Owl (Stage One, Book 9) (1st ed) [Ruth Ainsworth Readers]. London: William Heinemann. 30 pp. Paperback thin trade, good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white drawings, spine ends little rubbed, corner tips covers & few pages lightly creased, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A delightful school reader story about an owl who has a cold and the other animals try to convince him that he needs medicine to feel better, but he says he is fine. Our Book No: 29128. $15 AUD.

6. Ainsworth, Ruth (1955). Black Bill (Stage One, Book 8) (1st ed) [Ruth Ainsworth Readers]. London: William Heinemann. 30 pp. Paperback thin trade, good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white drawings, spine ends little rubbed, corner tips covers & few pages lightly creased, pages faintly toned, slight bump base spine, two ink stripes bottom edge, minor edgewear. A delightful story about a rabbit named Snowdrop who was looked after very well by her owner, Susan. Snowdrop had some unhappy adventures with some wild rabbits whose leader was named Black Bill, when she left her home to follow them. Snowdrop does make it back home, and is very happy to be there with Susan. Our Book No: 29127. $15 AUD.

7. Aldridge, Alan; Willock, Harry (with); Walker, Ted (poems) (1980). The Lion's Cavalcade. London: Jonathan Cape. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, pictorial covers, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, edge last page little foxed, boards little rubbed, spine ends slightly bumped. A children's picture book of verses with large colourful illustrations. The very intricate drawings will keep most children very busy for some time. Based on "The Lion's Masquerade and Elephant's Champetre", by A Lady (1808), a sequel to "The Peacock at Home". ISBN: 0224017012. Our Book No: 28023. $15 AUD.

8. Allen, L. H. (1924). Billy-bubbles: Child Songs (2nd, reissue ed). [Sydney}: [Teacher's College Press]. 40 pp. Hardback very small, no jacket, good plus condition, paper-covered boards (marked), quarter-bound (cloth spine & corners), few pages little creased during manufacture, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear, faint owner's written name front cover. Poems by a sometime senior lecturer in English, Teacher's College Sydney, and professor of English at Royal Military College. (Possibly reprint of second edition, lacking the title page that has the Teacher's College Press imprint, but retains the second title page, which just states the publication date. A few pages poorly cut: the text is not centred on these pages.). Our Book No: 17117. $20 AUD.

9. Allison, Catherine; Reed, Neil (illustrator) (2012). Brown Paper Bear (1st this ed). Melbourne, Heatherton: Bonney Press. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, tiny dent front cover, top corners lightly creased last few pages, minor edgewear spine & corners. A delightful children's picture story about a very special teddy bear wrapped in brown paper and hidden away in an old toy chest. The teddy bear meets a girl named jessica, and takes her on a magical adventure. ISBN: 9781743088425. Our Book No: 29755. $12 AUD.

10. Anderson, Hugh (1972). The Singing Roads: A Guide to Australian Children's Authors and Illustrators (2 Parts). Sydney: Wentworth Books. 128 + 77 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, blue cloth cover (gilt spine bands & lettering), black & white photos (portraits), stencilled pages, minor edgewear. Innovative brief biographies of Australian children's books authors and illustrators (some written by the writers themselves). Two parts bound as one hardback volume, retaining original card covers: Part 1 (4th edition, 1972), and Part 2 - 1970. ISBN: 0855870311. Our Book No: 17449. $40 AUD.

11. Anonymous (1887). Stories and Pictures for Little Troublesome. London: Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh. Unnum pp. Hardback very small, fair plus condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings (engravings), pages moderately foxed, minor edgewear, bookplate. A quaint little illustrated book of stories about Britain for boys and girls. (Estimated date. Bookplate is a gift certificate to David Lamont, from Rehoboth Primitive Methodist Sabbath School, Forest Lodge [Sydney inner west suburb], dated 10-7-1887.). Our Book No: 3628. $15 AUD.

12. Arthur, Ruth M.; Turvey, R. M. (illustrator) (1950). The Crooked Brownie [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 62 pp. Paperback small, good plus condition, card cover, black & white drawings (some hand-coloured), black & white plates, staples rusted, cover base spine torn (archival tape repair), pages faintly toned, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear, faint price sticker marks, rubber shop stamp, owner's written name. No 353 in this series for ages 8 to 9 years. A story about a brownie (small goblin). (Estimated date, 1950, McLaren no. 353e, G3721. Originally published in 1936 by Harrap, London. Rubber stamp of Anthony Horderns. Written name of Lynette Wood, Lakemba, Class 5A.). Our Book No: 16954. $18 AUD.

13. Axelsen, Stephen (1986). Eucalyptus Christmas (Reprint ed). Sydney, Lane Cove: Hodder & Stoughton. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers, minor edgewear. A charming story about Christmas time and how the eucalyptus tree plays a very important part. Drawings by the author. ISBN: 0340401583. Our Book No: 27321. $10 AUD.

14. Baillie, Allan (1986). Riverman. Melbourne: Nelson. 142 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), map, faint foxing top edge, slight crease front jacket (minor edgewear, faint foxing reverse side). Tim has always been known as "Shrimp". In the rugged mining town of Zeehan, Tasmania, a four-foot kid is of no use to anyone. But the mine disaster of 1912 changed Tim's life dramatically and turns him into a man. He sets out with his Uncle Larry and a tough team of men on a dangerous voyage up the Franklin river. Life is hard and the river holds hidden perils - but Tim knows he must learn how to survive. ISBN: 017006753X. Our Book No: 22943. $10 AUD.

15. Balderson, Margaret; Haldane, Roger (illustrator) (1979). Blue and Gold Day (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket (spine ends scuffed, top corners worn, closed tear top corner front cover, light foxing reverse side, spine creased), light toning pages, spine ends little bumped. Children's picture story - the sensitive text along with life-like illustrations by an award-winning artist, allows every reader to share with one little boy one of those special holiday days, a blue and gold day, when the whole world shines. ISBN: 0207137854. Our Book No: 27827. $12 AUD.

16. Ball, Duncan; Bishop, Michael (illustrator) (1995). First I Bought a House (1st ed). Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, spine & front cover little creased, minor edgewear corners, autograph (written dedication by illustrator). This charming children's picture story is about a little boy and the old run-down house he "buys" and fixes up all by himself. The illustrations are by a young, self-taught artist who lives in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. He was only 18 years old when he began work on the closely observed, intricately detailed and amusing pictures for the subtly understated text. A beautiful book for everyone in the family to enjoy. ISBN: 0949183768. Our Book No: 40235. $18 AUD.

17. Barber, Antonia; Bayley, Nicola (illustrator) (1993). The Mousehole Cat (Reprint ed). London: Walker Books. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, corner tips front cover little scuffed, tiny scuff fore-edge rear cover, minor edgewear. A children’s picture story based on an old Cornish legend of Tom Bawcock. The beautiful drawings make this very special story come alive. The author has a cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall. ISBN: 0744523532. Our Book No: 29962. $15 AUD.

18. Barber, Shirley (1996). Tiger Tom and the Stolen Sapphires. Melbourne: Five Mile Press. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, beautiful colour drawings, minor edgewear. This fast-moving children's picture story about Tiger Tim the kitten is brought to life by Shirley Barbers beautiful sketches. ISBN: 0867885017. Our Book No: 3912. $15 AUD.

19. Barber, Shirley (1997). Shirley Barber's Bedtime Stories: Fairytales for Young Children (1st ed). Melbourne: Five Mile Press. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few minor creases, minor edgewear corners. First edition. This beautiful book, written and illustrated by Shirley Barber, contains seven magical fairytales, one for every night of the week. Each story introduces children to a wonderful new fairy friend, and features exquisite paintings by the author. ISBN: 1864631139. Our Book No: 9614. $10 AUD.

20. Barber, Shirley (1997). Shirley Barber's Fairy Book: An Anthology of Verse (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Five Mile Press. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), very minor rubbing top corner front cover, spine ends lightly bumped. The enchanting full-colour sketches by Shirley Barber make this a delightful book for any child or adult. Most of the charming verse has been penned by Shirley herself, but some classic works by poets such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Alfred Tennyson and William Shakespeare are also included. ISBN: 0867889144. Our Book No: 21959A. $10 AUD.

21. Barber, Shirley (2002). Let's Look at Colours (1st ed). [Melbourne]: Summit Press. Unnum 16 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, colour palette inside rear cover, spine ends little bumped, tiny scuff base spine. This book has vibrant colours and detailed drawings that will keep young children busy for hours. ISBN: 1865038083. Our Book No: 28128. $15 AUD.

22. Barber, Shirley (2006). Spellbound: A Fairytale Romance (Reprint ed) [Classic Fairies]. Melbourne: Five Mile Press. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, covers & spine little faded & faintly creased, minor edgewear corners. Children's picture story about two princes who are in search of brides. They meet Princess Rowena and her sister Princess Lisette. The older sister, jealous of her younger sister, has cast a wicked spell on her. How can the spell be broken? Shirley Barber's enchanting illustrations are magic. ISBN: 1741242681. Our Book No: 29583. $10 AUD.

23. Barber, Shirley (2009). Let's Look at Colours (Revised ed). Melbourne: Five Mile Press. Unnum 16 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, colour palette front of book, top corners front cover & spine ends little bumped. This book has vibrant colours and detailed drawings that will keep young children busy for hours. ISBN: 9781742117874. Our Book No: 28129. $14 AUD.

24. Barker, Cicely Mary (2003). My Garden of Flower Fairies (Reprint ed). London: Frederick Warne. 45 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, dustjacket, pictorial boards, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket. Cicely Mary Barker is the original author and illustrator of the Flower Fairies books which were first published in 1923. This beautiful reproduction has all the drawings and text of the original book. The books have become classics of children's literature, and will delight young and young-at-heart. ISBN: 0723249261. Our Book No: 25890. $15 AUD.

25. Barker, House of (1941). A Surprise for Shirley [Joy Series, no. 7]. Melbourne: House of Barker. Unnum 12 pp. Paperback large quarto, pictorial card covers (staples lightly rusted), good condition, black & white & single-colour drawings, covers creased, pages toned, small tears spine ends repaired, minor edgewear. Estimated date: 1941 (Trove catalogue). Children's picture book about a six-year-old girl named Shirley who asked many questions, but did not find the answers until she was visited by a fairy in her dreams. A delightful old story, the drawings are wonderful and will bring real joy to children and adults alike. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 22037. $10 AUD.

26. Benedetto, Robert (1982). The Hawaii Journals of the New England Missionaries 1813 - 1894: A Guide to the Holdings of the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library. Honolulu: Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library. 85 pp. Paperback wide trade, card cover, very good condition, black & white text-photos, covers little foxed & scratched, pages lightly toned as usual, thinned spot top corner rear cover (covered by sticker). Largely a handsomely annotated list of books and manuscripts in this library. Appendices provide a chronological list of missionary journals, a list of companies and individual arrivals, stations and missionaries, and tables on church membership and mission schools. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 14376. $20 AUD.

27. Bennett, Rodney (1950). The Unexpected Christmas [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 80 pp. Paperback, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings (two hand-coloured), cover little marked (staples rusted), fore-edge little stained, patchy foxing edges, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear, shop sticker. No 368 in this series for ages 8 to 10 years. A story about preparing for Christmas celebrations. (Estimated date, 1950, McLaren no. 368, G2752. Anthony Horderns sticker front cover.). Our Book No: 16948. $15 AUD.

28. Bennett, Rodney; Whydale, E. Herbert (illustrator) (1953). The Marvellous Adventures of Percy Pig [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 114 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, card cover, black & white drawings, staples rusted, minor foxing covers & edges, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear, rubber stamp. No 215 in this series for ages 7 to 9 years. A story about farm animals. (Estimated date, 1953, McLaren no. 215f, G3722. Originally published, 1935. Rubber stamp of Anthony Horderns.). Our Book No: 16949. $20 AUD.

29. Bently, Peter; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2011). Muddypaws Goes to School (1st ed). Bath: Parragon. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, full-page colour drawings, minimal edgewear jacket. First edition. A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Muddypaws follows Ben to the first day at school. Full of humour - the story of two inseparable friends. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. The scarce first edition. ISBN: 9781445436807. Our Book No: 29046. $15 AUD.

30. Bindi-Bindi; Blackstock, Heather (illustrator) (1999). The Book of Australian Nursery Rhyme. Gympie, QLD: Bindi-Bindi Publishing. 56 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial cover, good plus condition, colour drawings, tiny tear top spine, cover corners little bumped. An Australian children's picture book written in verse. The large bright drawings will delight children and adults of all ages. ISBN: 0646363123. Our Book No: 10578. $14 AUD.

31. Birkin, Andrew (2003). J. M. Barrie and the Lost Boys (The Real Story Behind Peter Pan) (Updated ed). New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. 324 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, owner's sticker. Heavy. J. M. Barrie, novelist, playwright, and author of Peter Pan, led a life as magical as his famous creation. Childless in his marriage, Barrie grew obsessively close to the five young boys of the Davies family, becoming their guardian when they were orphaned. Draws extensively on a vast range of notebooks, memoirs, and recorded interviews with the Davies family. Originally published in 1979, this illustrated reissue has a new preface to mark the release of "Neverland", the film of Barrie's life, and the upcoming centenary of Peter Pan. ISBN: 0300098227. Our Book No: 13240. $20 AUD.

32. Bissett, Peggy; Drew, Anne (illustrator) (1947). Amber Mae Goes to Kindergarten. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. Unnum 62 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial board cover (red cloth spine), fair plus condition, colour drawings (few black & white), boards soiled & foxed (little distorted, scribble impressions top edge front cover), spine little torn & repaired, small piece removed rear pastedown, front free flyleaf toned. (Estimated date, 1947, Trove catalogue.) Delightful illustrated children's short stories about Little Poppet and her charming cat Henry Don't. Stories include: Amber Mae Meets the Alphabet; The story of Agnes Who Never Cleaned Her Teeth; Amber Mae and Henry D. Go for a Walk. Our Book No: 14139. $15 AUD.

33. Bjork, Christina; Anderson, Lena (illustrator); Sandin, Joan (translation) (1992). Linnea in Monet's Garden (Reprint ed) [Linnea Books]. New York: R. & S. Books. 53 pp. Hardback large octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour & black & white photos & drawings, faint foxing top edge. Linnea visits Monet's garden. The beautiful illustrations and photos make this delightful children's picture book a joy to look at and learn about the French artist. ISBN: 9129583144. Our Book No: 21049. $12 AUD.

34. Bohny, Nicholas (1982). The New Picture Book, being Pictorial Lessons on Form, Comparison, and Number, for Children Under Seven Years of Age, with Explanations [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 36 pp. Hardback oblong folio, very good plus condition, colour plates, pictorial board cover (red cloth spine), in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. The 36 single-sided pages of colour drawings, two or three per page, each picture of familiar things, has a caption underneath asking questions about the picture. Originally published in Germany, 1850, then (English translation) in Edinburgh by Edmonston & Douglas, 1858. By German educator, who believed that children initially learn by doing and visualising pictures. Inspired by Froebel's Kindergarten movement, involving creative play. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16943. $50 AUD.

35. Bolliger, Max; Lenica, Jan (illustrator); Bell, Anthea (translation) (1986). The Magic Bird (1st ed). London: Andersen / Hutchinson of Australia. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, cover corners bumped, tiny tear at cover join to spine, spine ends little bumped, minimal EX-LIBRARY (rubber stamp & label remains inside rear cover), top corner tips few pages little creased. A children's picture story, being a German fable about reconciliation. The last giant and the last dwarf on earth spend their time tormenting each other until they unite to try to save a little bird's life. The bright drawings will appeal to all ages. ISBN: 0862641462. Our Book No: 27470. $20 AUD.

36. Bonn, Franz (1978). The Children's Theatre: A Reproduction of the Antique Pop-up Book (Reproduced ed). London / New York: Kestrel Books / Viking Press. Unnum 4 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour pop-up drawings, corners bumped, tiny scuff front cover, spine & bottom edge covers lightly faded, spine little slack (no loose pages), spine little creased. This book, originally published in 1878, by J. F. Schreiber of Esslingen, Germany, contains four scenes on stage: one from Little Red Riding Hood, one from Hansel and Gretel, one showing the nativity scene, and the final one with a family around the tree on Christmas Eve. All four pictures have all their parts in place which is unusual for a pop-up book. A charming children's picture book that can be acted out with family and friends. ISBN: 0722655363. Our Book No: 29662. $16 AUD.

37. Boomerang, Golden (1942). The Further Adventures of Tuckonie and Peggy (From the Golden Boomerang Serial). Sydney: Winn & Co. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, good condition, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, no title page as issued, folding board game & counter cards centre pages, front cover very scratched & little stained, spine repaired (narrow black cloth binding), some patchy foxing, edgewear, copy 1. (Estimated date, 1942, Trove catalogue. Muir 696.) Includes board game (pages 16A & 16B, foxed reverse side, edgewear) and spinner & counters (page 16C, rarely found). Children's story based on Aboriginal legends and customs, and also based on the popular 1940s radio serial "Search for The Golden Boomerang". Hoadley's Violet Crumble prize advert on rear cover. Our Book No: 16264. $60 AUD.

38. Boomerang, Golden (1942). The Further Adventures of Tuckonie and Peggy (From the Golden Boomerang Serial). Sydney: Winn & Co. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, good condition, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, no title page as issued, folding board game & counter cards centre pages, cover corners very frayed & repaired (front cover little creased, rear cover stained at base), spine repaired (narrow black cloth spine), patchy foxing, edgewear, copy 2. (Estimated date, 1942, Trove catalogue. Muir 696) Includes board game (pages 16A & 16B, toned & foxed reverse side, edgewear) and spinner & counters (page 16C, in facsimile). Children's story based on Aboriginal legends and customs, and also based on the popular 1940s radio serial "Search for The Golden Boomerang". Hoadley's Violet Crumble prize advert on rear cover. Our Book No: 16264A. $60 AUD.

39. Brambles, Woody (2017). From Farm to Table: Grains. Melbourne, Clifton Hill: Louie & Ted. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, colour photos (most full-page), minor edgewear. Target audience: Primary school age. The educational story of how grains like rice, wheat and corn make the long journey from the ground to be used in food for human use, livestock - and industrial products such as ethanol, which is often made from corn or sugarcane, and is used in many cars and small vehicles. ISBN: 9781742034416. Our Book No: 30377. $18 AUD.

40. Brash, Nicholas; de Paauw, Wendy (illustrator) (1989). Alphacats (1st ed). Sydney: Hutchinson Australia/ Bow Press. Unnum 54 pp. Hardback large square quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour illustrations, minimal edgewear jacket. This beautiful picture book is a fun and unusual way to teach children the letters of the alphabet. Australian towns are added to some of the cat's names to make a rhyme, except the final letter which is something cats do a lot! ISBN: 0091696305. Our Book No: 27817. $20 AUD.

41. Bredsdorff, Elias (1975). Hans Christian Andersen: The Story of his Life and Work 1805 - 75 (1st ed). London: Phaidon Press. 376 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, black & white drawings, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. First edition. Biography of the controversial Danish author of children's fairy tales. Includes a detailed discussion of how his fairy tales have been mistranslated and bowdlerized by Victorian lady translators. ISBN: 0714816361. Our Book No: 9154. $20 AUD.

42. Breunesse, Caroline; McCreadie, Catherine (translator) (1997). Visiting Vincent van Gogh [Adventures in Art]. Munich: Prestel-Verlag. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, colour drawings. This series opens up the world of art to children of all ages. This very special children's picture book visits the different places where the famous Dutch artist lived and worked, and shows how he saw the world which he captured in his brightly coloured paintings. ISBN: 3791318764. Our Book No: 25128. $12 AUD.

43. Brooke, Cori; Forward, Megan (2016). All I Want for Christmas is Rain (1st ed). Sydney, Glebe: New Frontier Publishing. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear, autograph (written dedication by illustrator), non-author written dedication front flyleaf. A beautiful children's picture book about the drought taking hold and threatening the Christmas celebrations. A girl named Jane wished for rain. Will her wish come true? The large colourful lifelike drawings and easy-to-read rhyming text will interest children of any age. ISBN: 9781925059717. Our Book No: 30365. $18 AUD.

44. Brown, Bob; Johnson, Wally; Wood, Ben (illustrator) (2012). Give Me a Home Among the Gum Trees (New ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Australia. Unnum 21 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. Children's picture book that will suit any age. Words by the noted environmentalist. Give me a home among the gum trees, with lots of plum trees, a sheep or two, a kangaroo. Ben Wood's warm and funny illustrations bring this classic Aussie song to life. ISBN: 9781862919853. Our Book No: 29927. $18 AUD.

45. Browne, Frances (1951). Granny's Wonderful Chair [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 40 pp. Paperback, good condition, card cover (blue & orange on pale orange), full-page black & white drawings (including frontispiece), spine repaired (archival tape), centre page spread LOOSE, staples rusted, top corner tip covers removed, pages toned particularly edges, minor edgewear, old price marks. No 301 in this series for children of ages 8 to 9 years. A fairy story about a little girl named Snowflake and her very old grandmother Dame Frostyface. (Estimated date, 1951, McLaren 301l, no G number, printed by Purbrick (the last of 12 editions). Originally published by Whitcombe, 1908, being an adaptation of "Granny's wonderful chair and tales of fairy times", London, 1856. Our Book No: 17009. $15 AUD.

46. Brunato, Madeleine; Wood, C. Dudley (illustrator) (1973). Worra and the Jilbruke Legend. London: Frederick Muller. 37 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, spine ends & bottom edges lightly rubbed, minor edgewear jacket (small mark front cover, rear cover little rubbed), owner's written name title page. (Estimated date, 1973, originally published Rigby 1972.) This children's picture story is about life in the Kaurna tribe of South Australia. It is seen through the eyes of Worra, the boy born on the night when the Wind Spirit raged. The author has combined careful research with imagination to tell an unusual story, based on the culture and lifestyle of a tribe which existed for countless centuries but has been long extinct. ISBN: 0584970471. Our Book No: 28495. $20 AUD.

47. Bunug; Maralngura, N.; James, L. J.; Gentian, D. (1976). Djugurba: Tales from the Spirit Time (1st U.S. ed). Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press. 64 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (spine little faded, front flap scratched), minimal foxing edges. Children's stories written by Aborigines. The title (pronounced Jook-urr-pa) means everything concerning the Spirit Time, or Dreamtime, stories. This is the first time a group of Aborigines has written and illustrated some of their own myths and legends. This unique book brings together myths and legends from widespread areas and peoples, and is suitable for young and old. ISBN: 0253318084. Our Book No: 27946. $20 AUD.

48. Burningham, John (2000). Come Away From the Water, Shirley (Reprint ed). London: Red Fox / Random Century Children's. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner creased rear cover, minor edgewear corners & spine. A children's picture book about a girl named Shirley who has many adventures when she goes to the beach with her parents. The easy-to-read text and large pictures make this a delightful book for all ages. ISBN: 9780099899402. Our Book No: 29216. $10 AUD.

49. Butler, Nina; Asseln, Roberta (illustrator) (1939). Billy in Search of a Tail. London: George G. Harrap. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, tan cloth spine, colour & black & white drawings, minor foxing & rubbing edges, pages lightly toned, minimal foxing inside covers & few pages, cover corners little worn & bumped, boards little creased, minor edgewear, minimal biro marks inside cover. This charming children's picture story is about a very unhappy cat who wants to find a tail. Billy is a Manx and can't understand why he has no tail. He is happy to find that he is a very special cat who was born without his tail. The bright drawings will appeal to all ages. Our Book No: 28438. $15 AUD.

50. Butterfield, Moira; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2011). Muddypaws (1st p/b ed). Bath: Parragon. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, few tiny creases covers & spine, minor edgewear corners. A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Ben could not decide on a name, until his new puppy found his own name. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. ISBN: 9781445428147. Our Book No: 28097. $12 AUD.

51. Caesar, Max (1984). How the Sailor Rode the Brumby. Sydney: Collins. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, some minor scuffing. A traditional Australian ballad, here retold as a delightful illustrated children's picture story, and illustrated by Max Caesar. A sailor decides to become a stockman. His hilarious first ride on a horse - which he compares to a ride on a boat. ISBN: 000184315X. Our Book No: 13777. $23 AUD.

52. Caldecott, Randolph (1988). Come Lasses and Lads (Reissue ed) [Randolph Caldecott Series]. Poole, Dorset: New Orchard Editions. 22 pp. Hardback oblong, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour & black & white drawings, faint foxing pastedowns. A delightful picture and verse book suitable for all ages, originally published in 1884 (written & illustrated by Caldecott). This new presentation re-creates the original book to charm a new, young audience. ISBN: 1850791104. Our Book No: 22146. $10 AUD.

53. Calhoun, Mary; Bonners, Susan (illustrator) (1981). Audubon Cat. New York: Eagle Library / William Morrow. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (little chipped, closed tear top spine, tiny piece missing base spine, flap clipped). This beautiful children's picture story about the adventures of Hilda the cat will delight cat lovers everywhere. Set in the Rockies, this story is full of fun and shows the author's love of all forms of wildlife. Beautiful illustrations show the beauty of a Western autumn and a very charming feline heroine. ISBN: 0688322530. Our Book No: 28010. $15 AUD.

54. Castley, Dora; Fowler, Kathleen; Carstairs, Sheila; Robertson, Edward W. (illustrator) (1965). The Car Race. London: Thomas Nelson & Sons. 64 pp. Paperback small wide trade, good condition, pictorial flexible cloth covers, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, covers little marked (rubbed patch rear cover), pages lightly toned, slight foxing edges, top corner rear cover creased, top corners some pages slightly creased, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1960s.) This small school reader for primary school has four stories: The Car Race [lead story] - Dusty - The Little Elephant - The Goose Chase. The easy-to-read text and bright colourful drawings will suit most ages. Our Book No: 29728. $20 AUD.

55. Claire, Stephanie; Zofrea, Salvatore (1989). Three Golden Rainbows (1st ed). Sydney: Hodder & Stoughton. 47 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white drawings (some full-page), minor foxing reverse side jacket, spine ends & bottom corners covers little rubbed, minimal foxing endpapers, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about the search for the 14th Dali Lama. The story is set in Tibet, and the author who believes that children love a mystery with a believable main character, lives in Australia. The detailed drawings are by one of Australia's best known professional artists (who was born in Italy). ISBN: 0340419334. Our Book No: 28959. $15 AUD.

56. Clarence, Captain; Payne, Graeme (illustrator) (2003). The Very Cool Cats of Jacamasu. Grafton, NSW: Captain Clarence Enterprises. 54 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, bottom corner tip front cover little worn, minor edgewear. A children's picture book with poems about cats. The large colourful illustrations and humorous poems make this a fun book. Suggested age 4 - 8 years. ISBN: 097503331X. Our Book No: 28632. $18 AUD.

57. Clarke, Mollie (1946). The Four Cats [Little Things Series]. [Sydney]: [Ayres & James]. Unnum 14 pp. Paperback small quarto, pictorial coloured card covers, stapled (staples rusted), fair plus condition, colour drawings, small tear across spine & pages, covers & pages toned as usual, edgewear (small edge tears & corner creases), old price mark front cover. (Estimated date, 1946, Trove catalogue.) A delightful collectible book for children of all ages. The bright colourful drawings and simple text will appeal especially to very young children. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 21656. $10 AUD.

58. Cleveland-Peck, Patricia; Marklew, Gilly (illustrator) (1998). Freckle & Clyde (Reprint ed). London: Diamond Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, card covers, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, small mark rear cover, covers & pages little creased, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about the adventures of one cat who turns up at two different homes, and is named by the child at each home. ISBN: 0261669494. Our Book No: 25133. $10 AUD.

59. Coltman, Paul; McClure, Gillian (illustrator) (1985). Tog the Ribber or Granny's Tale. London: Andre Deutsch. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, good plus condition (in good plus dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, endpapers little foxed, minor edgewear jacket (light foxing reverse side), boards faintly faded. Children's fantasy picture story. A poem by Paul Coltman is about a little girl, now a granny, who turned tail and ran when she saw Tog's ghost in the woods. The illustrator worked for over two years on a series of illustrations to create visual images as powerful as the words. Each detailed picture has a border that interprets the fear in terms of images. The book would suit older readers as it has a haunting quality that remains long after the last page has been read. ISBN: 0233977112. Our Book No: 27986. $10 AUD.

60. Colwell, Eileen; Julian-Ottie, Vanessa (illustrator) (1993). Cats in a Basket: Stories & Poems to Read Aloud (1st stated ed). London: Viking / Penguin Books. 122 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, very good condition, black & white drawings, page edges lightly toned, spine lightly faded. A delightful collection of stories and poems for young children. The charming sketches will appeal to any age. ISBN: 0670837105. Our Book No: 26432. $10 AUD.

61. Community, Lockhart River; Thompson, Liz (2012). Miiku and Tinta: A Story from Umpila Country [Sharing Our Stories]. Melbourne, Port Melbourne: Pearson Australia. 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour text-photos & drawings, slight colour loss top corner title page, cover corners & spine little creased, minor edgewear, old price marks. The Lockhart River Community is situated north of Cairns in Queensland. Residents of the Umpila community in Lockhart River have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. This is a Creation story that tells of Miiku (the black-headed python) and Tinta (two parrot sisters). The story is traditionally told in Umpila language and has been presented in English for this series. The book is illustrated with original artwork by school children from the community, and concludes with interviews with children and elders. ISBN: 9781442562905. Our Book No: 17723. $15 AUD.

62. Community School, Yiyili; Mudeling, Penny (Gooniyandi words) (1998). Yarrangi Gooni: Our Dreaming (1st ed). Halls Creek, WA: Yiyili Community School. 21 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, stapled, black & white illustrations, covers little scratched, spine little creased, minor edgewear. The stories for children come from the East Kimberley region of northern Western Australia situated on what is now known as Louisa Downs Station near the Margaret River. This area is known to the local Gooniyandi people as Marrara. The stories have been handed down orally from one Aboriginal generation to the next. Includes text in the local Aboriginal language. ISBN: 1875617248. Our Book No: 28283. $25 AUD.

63. Corrin, Ruth; Hurford, John (illustrator) (1991). Mr Cat. Auckland: Random Century. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about Grandpa worrying that his cat is getting too fat. A sensitive story about childbirth for children. ISBN: 1869411234. Our Book No: 9730. $15 AUD.

64. Cox, David (2013). The Fair Dinkum War (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. Unnum 30 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings. A colour picture book for children and young adults about his memories of World War Two. He was a young boy, and in the second year of WW2, he moved with his family to the city, his Dad stayed to work on the sheep station because he had fought in World War One, and was a little too old for this war. He remembers his class racing outside to watch a line of soldiers in trucks and jeeps from the American army base passing by, and how the children played war games and knew every aeroplane and tank and warship. Everyone became a part of the war effort, and they waited for the day when it would end. ISBN: 9781743310625. Our Book No: 30382. $20 AUD.

65. Coxon, Michele (1998). The Cat who Lost His Purr (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, covers creased, laminate slightly lifting corner tips front cover, light toning inside covers, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture book is about a cat named Bootle. Bootle looks everywhere for his lost purr. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. ISBN: 187584645X. Our Book No: 29415. $10 AUD.

66. Coxon, Michele (2000). Where's My Kitten? A Hide-and-seek Flap Book (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. Unnum 13 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (lift-up flaps), crease along spine, laminate lifting corner tips front cover, light imprint inside rear cover, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture counting book has a surprise on every page. Lift the flap to help Mother Cat look for her adventuresome kitten. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. Written by the author of "The Cat Who Lost His Purr”. Novelty item: liftup flaps. ISBN: 1875846859. Our Book No: 27954. $14 AUD.

67. Coxon, Michele (2002). Kitten's Adventure (1st Australian ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture story is about a kitten named Bonnie. Bonnie goes on an adventure and meets many different animals and birds. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. ISBN: 0864614853. Our Book No: 29751. $15 AUD.

68. Crane, Walter (1982). The Alphabet of Old Friends / Puss in Boots (2 books) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. Unnum 16 + Unnum 20 pp. Each book: Paperback large quarto, very good plus condition, colour plates (drawings), both in the same cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Two classic children's picture books in verse, with interleaved blank pages (Walter Crane's artistic "toy books"). Crane's Puss in Boots was published in 1897, and his alphabet book was published in 1875. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16955. $50 AUD.

69. Crane, Walter (1982). Baby's Own Aesop [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 56 pp. Hardback small square octavo, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, papered boards (green cloth spine), colour drawings, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book, fabulously illustrated, one of three similar books that followed Walter Crane's successful "toy books". Subtitle: Being the fables condensed in rhyme with portable morals pictorially pointed, engraved and printed in colours by Edmund Evans. Originally published by George Routledge, London, in 1887. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 17048. $40 AUD.

70. Crew, Gary; Turvey, Naomi (illustrator) (2014). The Cuckoo (1st ed). Melbourne, Ormond: Ford St Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear corners. Suggested reading age is Primary School. This picture story is about a boy considered tiny by his family. Martin lived with his very large forester father and older brothers in the Megalong Valley in the heart of the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. He was teased and bullied by his father and brothers because of his size. Aided by the self-sacrifice of loving friends, Martin finds the courage to fight for his independence. Written by one of Australia's most awarded authors. The illustrations are environmentally inspired and feature a combination of natural elements to create whimsical fairytale-like creatures. ISBN: 9781925000184. Our Book No: 28997. $16 AUD.

71. Croser, Josephine; Carter, Donni (illustrator) (1989). Tiddycat (1st ed). Sydney: Collins. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial cover, no jacket, good condition, colour drawings (mostly full-page), purple endpapers, corners little bumped, bottom corner lightly worn, spine little loose (pages firm), tiny tear rear edge spine, tiny dent spine, few small dents edges. A beautiful picture story for children. Ben loved his cat Tiddycat, and when she died, he found it very hard to deal with, and did not want another kitten. This is a very special book and the large colourful drawings and easy-to-read text will be suitable for all ages. ISBN: 0732248647. Our Book No: 23391. $10 AUD.

72. Cruikshank, George (1982). Hop-o' My-thumb and the Seven League Boots [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 34 pp. Paperback small, very good plus condition, card cover, full-page black & white drawings, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a children's story of a drunken father abandoning his children who then encounter an ogre: being an adaptation of an old fairy tale, but here rewritten to support the temperance movement. Charles Dickens severely criticised changing the words of old fairy tales. Originally published by David Bogue, London, in 1853, as part of George Cruikshank's Fairy Library. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 17011. $20 AUD.

73. Cuerel, Ruth (1980). Old Illawarra: A Pretend and Truth Book. Brisbane: Courier-Mail Printing Service (Printer). Unnum 16 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings, reader creases along spine, stapled (faintly rusted), faint foxing middle pages & inside covers, little creasing & marking rear cover, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story about a very special tree. The story about Illawarra Flame is based on a real Illawarra Flame tree growing close to the author's home (Brisbane?). The charming drawings will delight children of all ages (and quite a few adults, too). Our Book No: 27757. $15 AUD.

74. Cusack, Dymphna; Slater-Wigg, Matt (illustrator) (1945). Kanga-Bee and Kanga-Bo. Sydney: Botany House. 55 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, card cover, stapled (covered), black & white drawings (some full-page), lower corner tip front cover removed, spine ends worn, pages faintly toned, some creasing & edgewear & small edge tears. A children's picture story based on Aboriginal folklore about Mother Murrumbidgee (a long river in New South Wales). ISBN: 0850791626. Our Book No: 16299. $25 AUD.

75. Dahimene, Adelheid; Stollinger, Heide; Chidey, Catherine (translator); Todd, Penelope (editor) (2005). Donkeys (1st English ed). Wellington, NZ: Gecko Press. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a children’s story of two donkeys who have loved each other for many years, and then they have a silly argument. They each go away to find someone new, but find the task impossible. The illustrations make this a beautiful book to be enjoyed by older children and adults alike. Winner of the 2003 White Raven award, Bologna International Book Fair. (Originally published 2002 in Austria under the title Esel by Niederosterreichisches Pressehaus.). ISBN: 0958259801. Our Book No: 40088. $20 AUD.

76. Dale, Jenny (2003). Sherlock's Home: Will He Get the Job He Deserves? (Reprint ed) [Puppy Patrol]. New York: Scholastic Inc. 110 pp. Paperback, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear, few tiny dents rear cover. Sherlock is strong, intelligent, and reliable - the perfect qualities for a police dog. But his owner is an ex-thief! Can Neil and Emily Parker persuade Sergeant Moorhead that Sherlock is the right dog for the job? ISBN: 0439296757. Our Book No: 25047. $10 AUD.

77. de Fossard, Esta; Bartram, Haworth (photographer) (1976). Catkin: The Curious Kitten (1st ed). Melbourne: Childerset. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour photos, minor edgewear. First edition. A delightful Australian children's picture story about a cat. ISBN: 0909404100. Our Book No: 3157. $12 AUD.

78. de Goy, Andre (1852). Aventures Sur Mer et Sur Terre [French language: Adventures]. Paris: Alphonse Desesserts. 344 pp. Hardback large octavo, very good condition, original embossed black cloth cover (spine gilt), sepia (brown-coloured) plates (engravings), frontispiece sepia engraving (with tissue guard), new endpapers, all edges gilt, some foxing (mainly endpapers & adjacent to plates), some edgewear (mostly spine), string bookmark. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. (French language. Estimated date, 1852, Trove catalogue.) Contains two stories: I. La Famille Laurencay. II. Histoire d'un Chercheur d'or en Australie. This scarce book has special significance as the second story is probably the first account of the Australian goldfields in fiction. The first story tells the adventures of the Laurencay family en route to Australia where they intend to settle on a property acquired by Monsieur Laurencay on a previous visit. Not in Ferguson. Muir 2912 (children's book). All 8 plates including frontispiece present. Our Book No: 16516. $200 AUD.

79. de Segur, Countess; Smee, Stephanie (translator); Sturge, Simon (illustrator) (2012). A Room at Guardian Angel Inn (1st Australian ed). Sydney, Cammeray: Simon & Schuster. 302 pp. Paperback thick wide trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, spine ends & cover corners little bumped, tiny scuff fore-edge rear cover. Bestselling French classic novel for children and young adults, set in France, about two boys found by the roadside by a soldier. He takes them to the inn in the next village. The arrival of the irascible Russian Count and sometime prisoner of war, General Dourakine turns the boys lives upside down just as they were settling into their new life. Translated from French. This much-loved book can now be enjoyed by Australian readers of all ages. ISBN: 9781922052001. Our Book No: 29607. $18 AUD.

80. Dean & Son, Publisher (1982). Cinderella: Dean and Son's Pantomime Toy Books with Five Set Scenes and Nine Trick Changes [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 10 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings (some pages smaller), adverts at rear, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. A children's pantomime booklet, originally published about 1880. The classic tale of Cinderella is told in verse. The centre pages consist of colour drawings on pages of different sizes which display a pantomime when the pages are flipped. (Pagination includes inside covers. One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16934. $25 AUD.

81. Derwent, Lavinia (1960). Fin, the Fish (Australian ed). Sydney: Collins Clear-Type Press / William Collins (Overseas). 31 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, flexible cover, black & white drawings, inner hinge little split (pages firm), pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. The scarce Australian edition of this little reader for school children. Contains six short stories: Fin, the fish - A change of tune - The Dutch doll - The lost star - The home-less rabbit - Mrs. Crow. One of seven titles in this Collins Clear-Type series. (Estimated date, Trove.). Our Book No: 16970. $15 AUD.

82. Dicks, Terrance; Littlewood, Valerie (illustrator) (1989). Goliath and the Cub Scouts (1st ed) [Adventures of David and Goliath series]. London: Piccadilly Press. 52 pp. Hardback small, pictorial cover, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Adventure story for children and young adults. David's dog Goliath - an enormous mongrel - insists on going wherever David goes. For once, David is glad he came along as Goliath solves the mystery of the missing medal. Collectible hardback edition, written by the author of some Doctor Who stories. ISBN: 1853400637. Our Book No: 1967. $10 AUD.

83. Disney, Walt; Memling, Carl (adaptor); Crawford, Mel (illustrator) (1966). Walt Disney Presents the Ugly Dachshund: Adapted by Carl Memling from the Motion Picture "The Ugly Dachshund" (Reprint ed). New York: Golden Press. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback folio, very good condition, pictorial cover, many colour drawings, some edgewear corners, small sticker rear pastedown. A wonderful children's picture story about a Great Dane who thinks he is a Dachshund. A big golden book that will appeal to any age. Our Book No: 22549. $10 AUD.

84. Doyle, Richard (1982). In Fairy-land: Pictures From the Elf-world, with a Poem by William Allingham [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 31 pp. Hardback very large folio (390 x 275 mm), very good plus condition, colour plates (including drawings), pictorial embossed dark green cloth cover (gilt decoration & borders & lettering), gilt edges, in cardboard slipcase. Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Facsimile edition. Originally published by Longmans, Green in 1870. The 31 single-sided pages contain 16 colour plates interleaved with poetic text. The illustrator was the uncle of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was a lifetime believer in fairies. Allingham was an Irish poet associated with the pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16942. $90 AUD.

85. Dudley, Ernest; Nockels, David (illustrator) (1970). Arthur (1st ed). London: Frederick Muller. Unnum 42 pp. Hardback square octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white & colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear, light creasing endpapers, few scratches & dents jacket (tiny scuff top spine, sticker mark front cover), old tape marks pastedowns & jacket flaps. This beautifully illustrated children's picture story is about a white cat named Arthur who ate with his paw. He has many adventures, including being rescued by Prince Philip in his famous helicopter! This is a gentle happy story which will appeal to animal lovers of any age. The author is well-known as the BBC's Armchair Detective. Our Book No: 27527. $15 AUD.

86. Durack, Mary; Durack, Elizabeth (illustrator) (1968). Kookanoo and the Kangaroo (Reprint ed). Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications. 48 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, spine ends lightly rubbed, boards lightly foxed top edge, spine & covers little faded, tiny dent top edge rear cover, edges & pages lightly toned. This is the collectible children's picture story of an Aboriginal boy and his hunt for a wily kangaroo. A gentle cautionary tale for children of all ages. Our Book No: 27961. $30 AUD.

87. Eastman, P. D. (1983). Are You My Mother? (Reprint ed) [Beginner Books]. New York: William Collins. 64 pp. Paperback thin octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, front cover little creased, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story about a baby bird who asks everything and everyone if they are his Mother. This book tells a simple story and the charming illustrations will keep all ages interested. (Estimated date, 1983.). ISBN: 0001713221. Our Book No: 29478. $12 AUD.

88. Edwards, George; Bingham, Miss (Lorna) (1943). The Lost Tribe (From the Golden Boomerang Serial). Sydney: Winn & Co. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, card covers, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, pages lightly toned, corner creased single page, staples rusted, minor foxing edges, edgewear (particularly spine ends), owner's written name inside front cover, copy 1. Collectible children's picture story. Adapted from the George Edwards radio serial, "The Search for the Golden Boomerang" by Lorna Bingham. Violet Crumble advert on rear cover. Muir 697. Complete with all three colour plates. Our Book No: 16119. $25 AUD.

89. Edwards, George; Bingham, Miss (Lorna) (1943). The Lost Tribe (From the Golden Boomerang Serial). Sydney: Winn & Co. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, fair condition only, card covers, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, DUPLICATED PAGES, spine & bottom edge cover very worn, pages lightly toned (title page toned & top edge short cut), covers creased & little marked, bottom edge front cover torn (corner tip removed), main edge & spine tears repaired, staples rusted, edges lightly foxed, edgewear, copy 2. Collectible children's picture story. Adapted from the George Edwards radio serial, "The Search for the Golden Boomerang" by Lorna Bingham. Violet Crumble advert on rear cover. Muir 697. Complete with all three colour plates, but four pages as a block are duplicated (pages 19 to 22, including a colour plate). Our Book No: 16119A. $15 AUD.

90. Edwards, Hazel (2015). Not Just a Piece of Cake: Being an Author. Melbourne: Brolga Publishing. 271 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition. A candid memoir by the Australian children's writer, and author of "There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake". Humorously describes realistic process of the process of creativity, via anecdotes. "Anecdultery" is a Hazel original term for storytelling. Hazel Edwards takes the reader behind her many books. She shares the humour of a diverse work style and family life behind the beloved characters like the cake-eating hippo. Hippocampus is where memories are kept. Collaborating with illustrators, performers, co-authors and even family, Hazel shares the process of writing and why storytelling matters culturally, and personally. ISBN: 9781922175809. Our Book No: 17072. $15 AUD.

91. Edwards, Hazel; Huxley, Dee (illustrator) (1990). Oinkabella (1st ed). Sydney, Hunters Hill: Margaret Hamilton. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, colour drawings, faint foxing & few small dents top edge. A children’s picture story of a small boy from the city who goes to stay for the holidays with his Aunty at her farm. He meets many of the farm animals, and it takes awhile for him and Oinkabella the pig to get along together. This is a light-hearted and fast-paced story, written with her special touch of humour. The witty illustrations are complementary to the story. ISBN: 0947241183. Our Book No: 29845. $20 AUD.

92. Edwards, Ian; Tonkin, Rachel (illustrator) (1989). Papa and the Olden Days. Melbourne: William Heinemann Australia. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. Children's picture story by Australian writer about a 85-yo father telling stories to his children about days gone by. There were no radios or TVs - families would sing around pianos. Rather than cars, everybody rode horses. ISBN: 0855613300. Our Book No: 10363. $30 AUD.

93. Ferrier, Susanne (1985). Lola: A Doubtful Documentary of Her Doings at the Diggings. Sydney: William Collins. Unnum pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor foxing title page, minor edgewear. A rollicking children's picture story built around the notorious visit to Australia by dancer Lola Montez (1818 - 1861). She has an Irish-born dancer and actress who became famous as a "Spanish dancer", courtesan, and mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. She toured Australian goldfields in 1855 and 1856 to much controversy. ISBN: 0001843281. Our Book No: 16364. $15 AUD.

94. Forssen Ehrlin, Carl - Johan; Maununen, Irina (illustrator) (2015). The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep. Melbourne: Penguin Group Australia. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner front cover creased, minor edgewear corners. Children's picture story about going to sleep. Roger can't fall asleep, Mummy Rabbit takes him to see Uncle Yawn, who knows just what to do. This is an innovative, child-tested bedtime story using a technique developed by the author, a life coach with a background in psychology This very special story will appeal to all ages. The drawings are charming. ISBN: 9780241255162. Our Book No: 29658. $15 AUD.

95. Forsyth, Kate; Street, Rosalie (2007). I Am (1st ed). Sydney: Macmillan. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, very good condition, colour full-page drawings, minor edgewear, top corner rear cover creased, spine little creased. A lyrical children's picture story about the day in the life of an imaginative four-year-old boy. Written using first-person pronouns, as difficulty with pronouns is a common problem in children's speech. The book has a guide included in the back of the book, and a note from the author. The large bright illustrations will appeal to all ages. ISBN: 9780330423823. Our Book No: 28785. $18 AUD.

96. Fox, Mem; Denton, Terry (illustrator) (2005). Night Noises (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner front cover little creased (few minor scratches), minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story about a very special lady named Lily Laceby who is nearly ninety, and lives in a cottage in the hills with her dog Butch Aggie. This book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN: 9780143501480. Our Book No: 28517. $10 AUD.

97. Fox, Mem; Mullins, Patricia (illustrator) (2006). Shoes from Grandpa (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers & spine, minor edgewear. This family children's picture story is about a girl named Jessie who didn't want all the items of clothes her family bought for her after Grandpa bought her new shoes. This very funny story will keep you guessing until the end when you discover what Jessie really wanted. ISBN: 0868963720. Our Book No: 28015. $10 AUD.

98. Fox, Mem; Tusa, Tricia (illustrator) (2002). The Magic Hat (1st Australian ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Press. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, colour drawings, few tiny dents rear cover. Australian children's picture story about a magic hat. The rhyming words and large full-page ink and watercolour illustrations are delightful, and will appeal to any age. ISBN: 1865044628. Our Book No: 14949. $12 AUD.

99. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2012). Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Reprint ed). Adelaide / Gosford, NSW: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Press. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, card covers, stapled, colour drawings, minor creasing & edgewear. Australian children's picture story about a boy with four names who lives next door to an old people's home. Wilfrid discovers that Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper has four names like him, and she has lost her memory, so he must help her find it. This is a delightful story that will appeal to any age. ISBN: 9781862918184. Our Book No: 17650. $12 AUD.

100. Frankel, Elizabeth; Duncan, Garry (illustrator) (2014). River Boy (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Edgecliff: Jane Curry Publishing / Wentworth Concepts Pty Ltd. Unnum 36 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, corner tips front cover little creased, minor edgewear. This is a gentle and warm family children's picture story about a boy and his grandfather going fishing on the River Murray. The story highlights the many uses of the river, the beauty of its natural environment, and everything that depends on it. The story of the Murray is explained at the end of the book by Dr Paul Sinclair, Australian Conservation Foundation. The large colourful drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. ISBN: 9781922190864. Our Book No: 29033. $13 AUD.

101. Frankel, Tamara; Frankel, Simon (illustrator) (1947). The Weeping Pussy Willow (1st ed). Kenosha, WI: John Martin's House. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial boards, navy blue paper spine, good condition, colour drawings (few full-page), minor foxing few pages, slight loss base spine, minor edgewear, minor rubbing edges, edges lightly toned, minimal foxing inside covers, owner's written name inside cover. This charming children's picture story is about a very unhappy Pussy Willow tree. The blue-jay told him he should be weeping and have his branches hanging on the ground. He cheered up when the earthworm told him he is a Pussy Willow and meant to be happy and upstanding; it is the Weeping Willow that weeps. The bright drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to all ages. Our Book No: 26130. $20 AUD.

102. Gaze, Harold (1989). Goblin's Glen: Adventures in Fairyland (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 144 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, light wear corners & spine ends, bottom edge rubbed, owner's written name on label front pastedown, minor edgewear jacket (few light creases, closed tear spine ends). Originally published, 1924 (this is the 1989 edition). The publication of this re-edited edition of Goblin's Glen, with its full complement of its beautiful colour plates, introduces a new young audience to the author's magic, and reminds an older audience of a treasured heritage. In most fairyland books you will meet fairies and elves and sprites. But in this book you will also meet an Inklewunk, a talking match, a grumbling picnic basket and a snoring billycan. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 0207157553. Our Book No: 22725. $15 AUD.

103. Geddes, Anne (1994). The Twelve Days of Christmas (1st NZ ed). Auckland: Moa Beckett Publishers. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour photos, few tiny dents front cover jacket (minor edgewear), old price marks. First New Zealand edition. A very special children's picture book which captures the true spirit of Christmas. Australian-born photographer Anne Geddes is well-known for her delightful designs featuring babies. An illustrated rendition of the Christmas song, with babies enacting the twelve days. ISBN: 1869581164. Our Book No: 23128. $10 AUD.

104. Geddes, Anne (2005). Shapes (1st Australian ed) [Anne Geddes Children's Collection]. Sydney: Hodder Headline. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, full-page colour photos, tiny dent fore-edge. Shapes learning book for children, by the Australian designer. Most of the images have been selected from Anne's book "Down in the Garden". ISBN: 0733619789. Our Book No: 24003. $10 AUD.

105. Geddes, Anne (2005). Colours (1st Australian ed) [Anne Geddes Children's Collection]. Sydney: Hodder Headline. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, full-page colour photos, tiny dent top edge covers. Colours book for children, by the Australian designer. Most of the images have been selected from Anne's book "Down in the Garden". ISBN: 0733619770. Our Book No: 24004. $10 AUD.

106. Gergely, Tibor (1979). Fire Engine Book [Fire Engines / Numbat Picture Book]. Sydney, Gladesville: Numbat Press. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, board cover (gilt spine, covering staples), very good plus condition, colour drawings. A children's picture book in the style of Little Golden Books, but larger format. Drawings by Tibor Gergely. ISBN: 0855586389. Our Book No: 12585. $14 AUD.

107. Gernhardt, Almut (illustrator); Gernhardt, Robert; Talbot, Kathrine (translator) (1980). What a Day! (1st translated ed). London: Jonathan Cape. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial cover, very good condition, delightful colour drawings, spine ends & cover corners little rubbed, flyleaves & title page little toned & foxed, edges lightly foxed. A children's picture book originally published in Germany under the title "Was fur ein Tag" in 1978. A collection of verse and sketches about cats. The life-like illustrations would appeal to any age. ISBN: 0224018442. Our Book No: 29105. $15 AUD.

108. Gibb-Cumming, Sally (1987). Who Lives in Your TV? (1st ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Lilyfield Publications. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (few black & white), boards lightly faded, internally excellent. A charming fairy story about some little telves (TV elves) who work inside every television set. Jaffa the cat seems to know what these cheeky little telves are up to. A delightful book with bright colourful illustrations that will entertain children and adults alike. ISBN: 0730101789. Our Book No: 23220. $15 AUD.

109. Gibbs, May (1916). Gum Blossom Babies: Words and Pictures by May Gibbs (1st ed) [Gum-Blossom Babies]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Paperback small octavo, good condition, full-page sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, tipped-in colour drawing front cover, colour drawing frontispiece, yapp edges brown cover chipped (small piece missing top edge, spine little torn repaired), edgewear, brown string binding, non-author written dedication prelim page. First edition. This small booklet was issued in an individual envelope [MISSING], and was intended for use as an enlarged greeting card, and these also served as amusing distractions during the First World War. (Written dedication dated Xmas, 1917.). Our Book No: 17386. $180 AUD.

110. Gibbs, May (1929). Little Ragged Blossom and More About Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (1st Gumnut ed) [Gumnut Readers]. Sydney: Cornstalk Publishing Company. 88 pp. Paperback very small, very good condition, card cover, black & white drawings (few full-page, including frontispiece), staples rusted, minor foxing edges & some pages, minor edgewear. An illustrated little reader for young adults, based on her Gumnut babies children's books. One of the scarcest of May Gibbs titles to find in such excellent condition. (Originally published in 1920 as a quarto, this is the first small Gumnut Reader edition.). Our Book No: 17275. $130 AUD.

111. Gibbs, May (1932). Little Ragged Blossom and More About Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (Gumnut, reprint ed) [Gumnut Readers]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 88 pp. Paperback very small, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings (few full-page, including frontispiece), staples very rusted (adjacent page stained, spine missing at staples), cover marked & stained (some insect damage top front cover), edgewear, non-author written dedication. An illustrated little reader for young adults, based on her Gumnut babies children's books. Written dedication: "To dear little John with happy birthday greetings. Love from Aunty Mollie." (Originally published as a quarto in 1920, this is a later reprint in the small reader format.). Our Book No: 17299. $40 AUD.

112. Gibbs, May (1933). Two Little Gum-nuts (Chucklebud and Wunkydoo: Their Strange Adventures) (Reader, reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 72 pp. Paperback very small, very good condition, card cover, black & white drawings (few full-page, including page following title page), staples rusted, covers little foxed (rear cover little stained), few small faint dents in covers & endpapers, pages little toned as usual, some edgewear, non-author written dedication. An illustrated little reader for young adults, based on her Gumnut babies children's books. One of the scarcer of May Gibbs titles to find in such very good condition. Written dedication: "Wishing Bob a happy Christmas 1939, from David." (Originally published 1924 as a quarto, this is a reprint of the small format reader edition.). Our Book No: 17297. $100 AUD.

113. Gibbs, May (1995). May Gibbs Counting Book. Sydney: Cornstalk / Angus & Robertson. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback wide trade, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Full-page colour illustrations and large numbers make this a delightful learning book for children. ISBN: 0207188297. Our Book No: 21601. $10 AUD.

114. Gibbs, May; Bedford, Chris (2007). Snugglepot and Cuddlepie ABC: Reproductions and Adaptions of Original Illustrations by May Gibbs (1st ed). Sydney: Gary Allen / Murray David Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, top corners few pages creased, tiny tear top corner last page, corners rear cover creased, bottom corner tips few pages little creased, top corner first page little rubbed, reader creases along spine. This delightful children's picture book features many of the famous characters originally created by May Gibbs. Her illustrations have been reproduced using 21st century technology, with many sensitively rendered into colour for the first time. The bright illustrations will appeal to young children, and make learning the alphabet enjoyable. Text by Chris Bedford. ISBN: 9781921276026. Our Book No: 29057. $15 AUD.

115. Gibbs, May; Stirling, Emma (2008). Snugglepot and Cuddlepie Times Tables: Coloured Reproductions and Adaptions of Original Illustrations by May Gibbs (Reprint ed). Sydney: Murray David Publishing / Gary Allen. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This delightful book features many of the famous characters originally created by May Gibbs. Her illustrations have been reproduced using 21st century technology, with many sensitively rendered into colour for the first time. The bright illustrations will appeal to young children, and make learning their Times Tables enjoyable. Design by Emma Stirling. ISBN: 9781921276040. Our Book No: 29056. $15 AUD.

116. Gibbs, May; Sutton, Emma (2008). Snugglepot and Cuddlepie 123: Reproductions and Adaptions of Original Illustrations by May Gibbs (Reprint ed). Sydney: Murray David Publishing / Gary Allen. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This delightful children's counting book features many of the famous characters originally created by May Gibbs. Her illustrations have been reproduced using 21st century technology, with many sensitively rendered into colour for the first time. The bright illustrations will appeal to young children, and make learning numbers enjoyable. Text by Emma Sutton. ISBN: 9781921276033. Our Book No: 29055. $15 AUD.

117. Gibbs, May; Walsh, Maureen (1992). The May Gibbs Collection. Volume 1: Mother of the Gumnuts: Her Life and Work. By Maureen Walsh. Volume 2: May Gibbs Gumnut Classics. The Famous Gumnut Adventures (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 228 + 496 pp. Each volume: Hardback folio, very condition (in very good dustjacket), yellow-tinted pages, black & white & colour drawings (some full-page), flaps jacket four sides (spine faded, reverse side little foxed), minor edgewear, string bookmark (v1). Both volumes in green slipcase (gilt spine lettering, minor edgewear). Very heavy (4.0 Kg), and extra postage will be requested to destinations outside Australia. First edition in this format. A lavish collection in two volumes of classic children’s stories by May Gibbs, rthe Australian author and illustrator. Volume 1 is a biography of May Gibbs by Maureen Walsh. Volume 2 reproduces eight May Gibbs Gumnut stories: Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie - Little Ragged Blossom - Little Obelia - Nuttybub and Nittersing - Chucklebud and Wunkydoo - Scotty in Gumnut Land - Mr and Mrs Bear and Friends - Gumnut Gossip. Our Book No: 4439. $80 AUD.

118. Gibson Smyth, Bene; Lane, Alfred B. (editor) (1931). Ten Everyday Songs for Children [Imperial Edition 321: Plate B2037]. Melbourne: Allan & Co. 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, card cover (rusted staples), pages toned, few tiny edge tears. Sheet music for ten children's tunes: Morning hymn - Song of the Frogs - Fairy time - On a pine trunk grey - The wind's message - All on a Monday morning - In our old gum tree - The man in the moon - A year - Four leaved clover. Advert rear cover: Song Books for Children. (Copyright date, 1931.) Our Book No: 16513. $10 AUD.

119. Goetze, Jutta; Mullins, Patricia (illustrator) (1992). Ice Flowers (1st ed) [Lift Off: An Australian Television Series]. Port Melbourne: William Heinemann. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour illustrations (mostly full-page), top corners covers & base spine bumped, few small creases, faint foxing title page, minor edgewear. A children's picture story adapted from the animated feature story of the same name appearing in Lift Off, a TV series produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation. The beautiful illustrations will delight any child. ISBN: 0855614692. Our Book No: 16964. $20 AUD.

120. Golding, Kim (1999). Alphababies (Unstated 2nd ed). [London]: Covent Garden Books / DK Books. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos, minor creasing pages, minor edgewear. Twenty-six letters - 26 charming babies - 26 cheerful pictures! Alphababies introduces the alphabet through adorable photo collage and rhyming text that will delight the youngest readers. ISBN: 187185461X. Our Book No: 21695. $10 AUD.

121. Goodall, John S. (1981). The Story of an English Village (Reprint ed). London: Macmillan Children's. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, two dustjackets, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, some rubbing edges, minor edgewear jacket (faint toning reverse side), endpapers little creased. This charming children’s picture book describes the growth of an English village from a medieval clearing to the urban congestion of the present day. Rural life remained unchanged by outside events, apart from the Civil War of 1642, until the advent of the motor car. This very special book has an ingenious half-page that alters the scene. A wordless but wonderful vivid lesson in social history for all ages. ISBN: 0333238354. Our Book No: 29998. $18 AUD.

122. Gordon, Heather; Brennan, Moira (illustrator) (2014). Barossa Nanna and the Lonely Chook (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Edgecliff: Jane Curry Publishing. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, tiny bump base spine, minor edgewear. This very special children's story is about a lonely chook, and a lady called Barossa Nanna who lives in Nuriootpa, South Australia. Lonely Chook had two other hen friends, but they died. Barossa Nanna decided to get two new hens to make Lonely Chook happy. Sheila and Eva joined Lonely Chook who had a new name, Stella. The large colourful drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. ISBN: 9781922190970. Our Book No: 29032. $15 AUD.

123. Greenaway, Kate (1974). Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes (Facsimile ed). City Not Stated: Grant Dahlstrom / Castle Press. 28 pp. Paperback trade, stiffened card covers, stapled (lightly rusted), very good condition, colour drawings, minimal foxing, owner's written name. Originally published in London in 1881. A facsimile edition, dated 1974, reproduced from the copy in the Huntington Library. A small booklet of Kate Greenaway's wonderful children's illustrations and rhymes which will delight children of any age. Our Book No: 22280. $12 AUD.

124. Greenaway, Kate (1985). Marigold Garden: Pictures and Rhymes by Kate Greenaway (Facsimile ed). Sydney: View Productions. 60 pp. Hardback large quarto (28.0 x 22.2 cm), dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), glossy paper, colour & black & white drawings, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. A scarce Australian facsimile edition of a classic book of Kate Greenaway's rhymes and artistic drawings. ISBN: 0908240929. Our Book No: 14966. $20 AUD.

125. Greenaway, Kate (2003). A Treasury of Kate Greenaway Stories (1st ed). Bath: Robert Frederick Ltd. 265 pp. Hardback large quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, covers faintly scratched, small closed tear rear cover near spine. Heavy (1.4 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. A collection of illustrated extracts from seven children's favourites by Kate Greenaway: Apple Pie, Book of Games, Mother Goose, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Under the Window, Birthday Book (with records section), Book of Tunes. Delightful period illustrations in the distinct style of Kate Greenaway. ISBN: 0907789137. Our Book No: 24048. $30 AUD.

126. Greene, Gracie; Tramacchi, Joe; Gill, Lucille (1999). Tjarany Tjaranykura Tjukurrpa Ngaanpa Kalkinpa Wangka Tjukurrtjanu: Roughtail the Dreaming of the Roughtail Lizard and Other Stories Told by the Kukatja (Reprint ed). Broome, WA: Magabala Books. 53 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, red & black drawings, colour illustrations, tiny closed tears spine ends, minor edgewear corners, sticker mark rear cover. This is a very special book with the stories from the Kukatja (Gugadja) people, who have given permission for Gracie, Lucy and Joe to tell their stories, which are written in English and Kukatja. The stories were told to Gracie in Kukatja and English, while she was visiting Lucy and Joe at Noonkanbah, about halfway between Wirrumanu (Balgo) and Broome,at Christmas 1987. This children’s picture book for older children is also suitable as an art book for adults. The main story is called: The Roughtail Lizard Dreaming. The other stories are: The Crow and the Eagle, The Emu and the Turkey, The Black Goanna, The Witchetty Grub Man Dreaming, Kalpartu the Dreamtime Snake, How the Emu got Short Wings, and The Seven Sisters. Chosen for the Children's Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall Award for Information Books. ISBN: 1875641300. Our Book No: 40069. $20 AUD.

127. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Catapult for Tom: What He Learned from a Dog [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. Unnum 14 pp. Hardback small thin quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, spine lightly worn (small tear), covers lightly scuffed & marked, pages & pastedowns lightly toned, cover corners little bumped, fore-edge front cover lightly dented, fore-edge rear cover little rubbed, title on front cover little rubbed. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about a boy using a catapult to scare of a dog. However, he gets lost and the very same dog saves his life. Our Book No: 27834. $10 AUD.

128. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Lighthouse Lad: A Tale of a Boy's Bravery [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. Unnum 14 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted, bottom staple little loose), colour drawings, covers lightly worn & marked, crease first page, pages & pastedowns lightly toned, small scuff front pastedown, corners little bumped, fore-edge front cover lightly dented, small tear spine. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about a family named Bosley who live in a lighthouse. One day, John, one of the two Bosley children saves a troubled ship and its passengers from crashing into rocks. Our Book No: 27833. $10 AUD.

129. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). The Magpie Hero: Ballads of the Bushrangers [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. Unnum 14 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, spine lightly worn, covers lightly scuffed & marked, pages & endpapers lightly toned, small scuff front pastedown, bottom fore-edge lightly dented, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book featuring poems about bushrangers. Our Book No: 27832. $15 AUD.

130. Greenwood, Mark; Lessac, Frane (illustrator) (2008). Simpson and his Donkey (1st ed). Sydney, Newtown: Walker Books Australia. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good plus condition, no jacket, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, minimal cancelled ex-library (single rubber stamp title page). This is the story of Jack Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkey Duffy who carried wounded soldiers from the Gallipoli battlefield to the beach hospital. Jack was born in England, and his military unit in Turkey was the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance, Australian Army Medical Corps. Jack rescued over 300 men during 24 days. Among them was an English soldier who grew up in the back lanes of Tyne Dock, his name was Billy Lowes and he and Jack led donkeys along the beach for a penny ride in the summer holidays. The suggested reading age is primary school children. ISBN: 9781921150180. Our Book No: 40063. $15 AUD.

131. Griffiths, Lexie; Loam, Arthur S. (music) (1949). Along the Track: Little Tunes for Young Pianists [Imperial Edition, no 543: Plate B.4815]. Melbourne: Allan & Co. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, stapled (staples rusted), spine repaired, pages little creased, covers & pages little toned & foxed, few page corners creased, minor edgewear & pencil annotation, owner's written name front cover. Sheet music for eight tunes: The Walk - The Kookaburra - The Green Frog - The Grasshopper - The Lady Bird - Mary Jane - Rain - Bedtime. (Copyright date, 1949.). Our Book No: 17033. $10 AUD.

132. Grogan, John; Cowdrey, Richard (illustrator) (2010). Marley and the Kittens (1st p/b ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (most full-page), reader creases along spine, corner tips front cover little scuffed, minor edgewear. This book is a very funny and warm children's picture story from the writer of Marley & Me. A pair of beautiful kittens joins the family, and Marley fears he may longer be number-one. Lucky and Yow-Yow teach Marley that no one's purr-fect and they all become the best of friends after a few ups and downs. ISBN: 9780007382156. Our Book No: 28719. $10 AUD.

133. Gurney, John (1982). Margaret Tarrant and Her Pictures (1st ed). London: Medici Society. 24 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour & black & white text-photos, spine little creased, minor edgewear corners. Shows some of the best loved pictures by Margaret Tarrant, the English illustrator and children's author. The inside back cover has a brief biography. The beautiful illustrations are very special and will delight adults and children alike. ISBN: 0855030631. Our Book No: 30114. $15 AUD.

134. Guy, H.; Guy, C.; Paris, Alfred (illustrator) (1897). Le Roman d'un Petit Marin (2nd ed) [Bibliotheque des Ecoles et des Families]. Paris: Librarie Hachette et Cie. 272 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, original pictorial red cloth cover (spine ends chipped), black & white engravings, all edges gilt, some foxing (mainly near edges of some pages), blotchy patches rear cloth cover (small section board exposed), pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. Heavy (1.1 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Second edition. A children's maritime adventure set in Brittany [France], North Africa, India and Indo-China [Indochina]. Our Book No: 1851. $50 AUD.

135. Hale, Kathleen (1990). Orlando: The Marmalade Cat: A Camping Holiday (Revised, reprint ed). London: Frederick Warne / Penguin Books. 279 pp. Hardback folio (very large format), dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. Revised edition (originally published 1938.) The first book in a series about Orlando, the famous marmalade cat. He and Grace, his tabby wife, have three kittens - Pansy, Blanche and Tinkle. Orlando and family go off on a camping trip where the kittens learn to swim, paint pictures of the scenery, and enjoy sleeping and playing under the stars. ISBN: 0723236488. Our Book No: 17681. $30 AUD.

136. Hartnett, Sonya; Masciullo, Lucia (illustrator) (2015). Come Down, Cat! (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group Australia. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner tip front cover lightly creased. A children's picture story about Nicholas and his cat. Cat won't come down from the roof, and Nicholas wants her to come inside where she will be safe and warm. This is a story of bravery, friendship, and the things that we are capable of doing for those we treasure the most. Shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. ISBN: 9780143506997. Our Book No: 29340. $15 AUD.

137. Harvey, Roland (2011). In the Bush: Our Holiday at Wombat Flat (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, corner tips front cover little scuffed, minor edgewear. This is a family journey to Wombat Flat. This delightful children's picture book with the easy-to-read text and full-colour full-page drawings will suit all ages. ISBN: 9781741750843. Our Book No: 30172. $15 AUD.

138. Harvey, Roland (2012). To the Top End: Our Trip across Australia (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corner tips. A family journey from Tasmania to the Top End. This delightful children's picture book with the easy-to-read text and full-colour full-page drawings will suit all ages. ISBN: 9781742376462. Our Book No: 30171. $15 AUD.

139. Hashmi, Kerri; Marshall, Felicity (illustrator) (1999). You and Me, Murrawee (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Puffin / Penguin Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour illustrations, minor edgewear, few light creases covers. In this beautiful lyrical children's picture book, life as it would have been 200 years ago is seen through the eyes of a young Aboriginal girl camping on the river with her family. Murrawee is friend and guide as we experience the rhythms of one day and become very aware of what can be gained, simply by listening and sharing. ISBN: 0140564993. Our Book No: 27536. $10 AUD.

140. Hasler, Julie; Lewis, Di (1989). Kate Greenaway Cross Stitch Designs. Sydney: Greenhouse Publications. 120 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white & colour drawings & photos, faint foxing first & last page, bottom corners lightly rubbed. The designs illustrated in this book, based on Kate Greenaway's classic children's tales, show many ways in which cross-stitch can be used to decorate the home, or to make children's clothes or unusual gifts. ISBN: 0864362927. Our Book No: 24987. $15 AUD.

141. Hatfield, Marcia; Greenhalgh, Rowl; Ajax Films, producer (1979). Eddie's Alphabet: Based on the Popular Television Series (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ure Smith. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback wide quarto, pictorial cover, good condition, colour drawings, spine ends & corners little worn, minimal foxing including title page, inner hinge spilt (pages firm), minor edgewear. A children's picture book that teaches children the alphabet by using words and pictures. ISBN: 0725404981. Our Book No: 27813. $13 AUD.

142. Hathorn, Libby; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (1986). The Tram to Bondi Beach (Reprint ed). Sydney: Fontana Picture Lions / Collins. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small square, very good condition, creases along spine, covers lightly marked, few creases pages, minor edgewear. A wonderful children's picture story about a boy named Keiran who sold papers, and planned to drive the trams he loved to travel on so much. The bright life-like drawings bring this book to life. The Children's Book Council highly commended picture book of the year. ISBN: 0006620337. Our Book No: 13618. $10 AUD.

143. Head, Shakespeare; Lott, Christine (illustrator) (1986). Muregu [Shakespeare Readers]. Sydney: Shakespeare Head / Golden Press. 24 pp. Paperback wide, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, card cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A scarce school reader for children, about a grumpy Aboriginal man, Muregu, who turns into a sad owl (mopoke). The reader emphasises the value of being friendly and helpful. ISBN: 0730202445. Our Book No: 11161. $10 AUD.

144. Henkes, Kevin (2004). Kitten's First Full Moon (1st stated, reprint ed). New York: Greenwillow Books. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback large square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, illustrated endpapers, some rubbing edges, minor edgewear jacket (some scuffing edges, scratch front cover, two title letters little faded). A charming children's picture book. Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, and she ends up tired, wet and hungry trying to reach it. A charming story with easy-to-read text and large illustrations. This story would appeal to any age. Winner Caldecott Medal. ISBN: 0060588284. Our Book No: 30005. $15 AUD.

145. Hennessy, B. G.; Wheeler, Jody (illustrator) (2006). Corduroy Lost and Found. New York: Penguin Group. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), top of spine little rubbed. Children's picture story based on the character created by Don Freeman. Corduroy the teddy bear sets out one night to find a birthday present for his owner, Lisa, but soon realizes that he can not find his way home. ISBN: 067006100X. Our Book No: 40092. $13 AUD.

146. Hicks, John; Wann, Harry (illustrator); Cayley, Neville W. (foreword) (1945). Girriki, Teller of Tales: A Series of Aboriginal Myths and Legends for Children. Sydney: Merrytoys Pty Ltd / Associated Newspapers. Unnum 31 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, single-colour drawings, pages toned, top corner tip front cover & few pages creased, small edge tears covers repaired, centre page spread loose, some edgewear. (Estimated date, 1945, Trove catalogue.) A collectible children's picture book about Australian Aboriginal myths: The coming of fire, the coming of wind, the coming of water, the battle with the evil spirits, the fate of the frogmouth, and the bird monster. Our Book No: 17082. $50 AUD.

147. Hill, Valerie; Cameron, Jane; Oliver, David; Simpson, Judith (1993). Lost Farm of the Seven Hills [One Day In Series]. Sydney, Baulkham Hills: Vineyard Freepress. 68 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial, very good plus condition, colour text-photos & drawings, map. (Colour endpapers & some internal sketches are a collage of historical newspapers, documents and photos.) This is a scarce fictional story about a real place in Australia - a pioneer farm dating from the first days of European settlement. When four children explore the complex of rough-hewn slab huts, sheds, cottages and the grand Victorian house - and hear stories of 200 years of Australian history - they sense they are part of this history. They decide to save their real-life treasure. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 0646112740. Our Book No: 22415. $12 AUD.

148. Holden, Robert (1988). Koalas, Kangaroos and Kookaburras: 200 Australian Children's Books and Illustrations: 1857 - 1988. Sydney: James Hardie Industries. 87 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (drawings), minor edgewear. This booklet accompanies and exhibition of the works of Australian children’s illustrators. Chapters on children's illustrated books in 19th century Australia, the golden age of Australian fantasy illustration, the genesis of the Australian picture book, contemporary children's book illustration in Australia. There are biographical notes on the main illustrators. (Estimated date, 1988. No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 17599. $18 AUD.

149. Holden, Robert (1992). Twinkle, Twinkle, Southern Cross: The Forgotten Folklore of Australian Nursery Rhymes (1st ed). Canberra: National Library of Australia (NLA). 99 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour illustrations, spine faintly faded, minor edgewear. This book is a combination of scholarship and entertainment as it wanders many a crooked mile through the made-to-order folklore of Australia's own nursery rhymes. There is a new constellation of nursery characters to add to the more traditional figures. Examples from as early as 1854 and extending to the present day are looked at in a wide-ranging context of Australian literary and publishing history, the growth of nationalism, and the welfare and education of young Australians. Published with the assistance of the Morris West Trust Fund. ISBN: 064210560X. Our Book No: 29424. $60 AUD.

150. Holden, Robert (1992). A Golden Age: A Treasury of Children's Fantasy Classics (2 volumes) [Visions of Fantasy: Australia's Fantasy Illustrators: Their Lives and Works [and] Through the Magic Door: A Collection of Australia's Classic Fantasy Writing]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson / HarperCollins. 192 + 456 pp. Each volume: Hardback folio, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, black & white & single-colour drawings, string bookmark, corner one page creased (v1). In pictorial slipcase (very good plus condition). Very heavy (3.5 Kg), and extra postage will be requested to destinations outside Australia. A handsome two-volume set containing the very best classic Australian children's literature. Volume 1 introduces the illustrators, such as Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, May Gibbs, Pixie O'Harris, Peg Maltby, Dorothy Wall and D. H. Souter. Volume 2 is an anthology of classic children's stories from Blinky Bill to Chucklebud. ISBN: 0207178178. Our Book No: 17485. $60 AUD.

151. Holden, Robert; Potter, Heather (illustrator) (1993). Verse Ahoy: Early Australian Nursery Rhymes (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, cover corners little bumped, spine ends little rubbed, minor edgewear. Robert Holden has selected these heritage Australian rhymes, together with others from forgotten sources, to tempt and delight a new group of young Australian readers. ISBN: 0207180148. Our Book No: 30291. $15 AUD.

152. Holme, Bryan (1977). The Kate Greenaway Book: A Collection of Illustration, Verse and Text. London: Penguin Books. 138 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour & black & white text-drawings, minor edgewear, corner tips front & rear cover little scuffed, top corner front cover creased, faint toning edges. This beautiful book has an account of the life of, as well as a selection from her children’s works, of the famous British children’s writer & artist. Both words and pictures, some never before published, are arranged for readers of all ages to enjoy. ISBN: 0140045198. Our Book No: 30243. $15 AUD.

153. Horniman, Joanne; Roennfeld, Robert (illustrator) (1996). Billygoat Goes Wild. Adelaide, Norwood: Omnibus / Scholastic. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial cover, very good condition, colour illustrations (mostly full-page), tiny dent front cover, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about chickens. The beautiful illustrations which Robert Roennfeld has done using conte, coloured pencil, oil paint and pastel on Stonehenge paper make this a wonderful book for children, and adults who like children's books. The simple text will suit all ages. ISBN: 1862912939. Our Book No: 20665. $15 AUD.

154. Hubbard, Athleen; Gidas, Marie (illustrator) (1984). A Pen and Four Paws, by Horrie Hamish Hubbard. Melbourne, Kew: National Guide Dogs. 32 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stapled, thin card covers, black & white drawings, spine & covers little creased, minor edgewear. Children's literature. Cats have always played an important role in the training of guide dog puppies. There are always several around the National Guide Dog Training Centre in Kew, Victoria. The reason for this is that guide dogs of the future must be used to cats and consider them good friends. This delightful little book is suitable for all ages, as Horrie the cat has made sure to include easy-to-read poems and the charming drawings to make the poems come alive. Includes photo of the author and his cat Horrie. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 23894. $10 AUD.

155. Hughes, Shirley (1995). Rhymes for Annie Rose (Reprint ed). London: Bodley Head. Unnum 44 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (some full-page), light foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear), faint foxing top edge. This very special book has simple verses suitable for little ones to join in. The author's sketches have a special charm that will delight all ages. ISBN: 037031980X. Our Book No: 26999. $10 AUD.

156. Hughes, Shirley (2001). Alfie Weather (1st ed). London: Bodley Head. Unnum 42 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear jacket, review label front free flyleaf. This new collection of children's stories and poems featuring Alfie and his sister, Annie Rose. Alfie can find plenty to do in any weather. The bright and colourful illustrations will delight any age, and the stories and poems are fun to read whatever the weather may be. ISBN: 0370325613. Our Book No: 29146. $15 AUD.

157. Hunt, Nan; Hills, Noela (illustrator) (1987). Prisoner of the Mulligrubs (1st p/b ed). Sydney: William Collins. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (full-page), few light creases covers, faint foxing front flyleaf, light toning inside covers, minor edgewear corners & spine. Children's picture story about a boy named Jonathan who has the measles and must find something to keep him from being bored!. The colourful drawings will amuse all ages. ISBN: 0006623387. Our Book No: 29258. $20 AUD.

158. Hunt, Nan; Kubbos, Alison (illustrator) (1991). The Dove Tree (1st ed). Sydney, Milsons Point: Random House. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, few tiny scratches rear cover. Children's picture story about a young girl with cancer, her special friend Hannah, and a very special tree. ISBN: 0091826128. Our Book No: 28334. $20 AUD.

159. Hunt, Nan; Ogden, Betina (illustrator) (1988). The Show (1st ed). Sydney: Collins Press / Anne Ingram Books. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, endpapers little foxed, few tiny dents along fore-edge front cover, autograph (author's written name title page). Children's picture story about a girl named Mary who waited for her grandparents to take her to the agricultural show. The colourful drawings will delight all ages. ISBN: 0732248035. Our Book No: 28220. $15 AUD.

160. Ingram, Anne; Morimoto, Junko (illustrator) (2010). Run Damon, Run (Reprint ed). Sydney: Red Fox / Random House. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner front cover lightly bent, spine little creased, minor edgewear. A children's story about trust and loyalty, based on Dionysius, tyrant ruler of ancient Sicily. The author has treated her retelling as folklore, based on previous versions. The first version was called "Melos, Run!" written by a Japanese writer. The soft pastels used by Junko make Damon look life-like. ISBN: 0091840767. Our Book No: 28569. $15 AUD.

161. Inkpen, Mick (2005). Beachmoles and Bellvine (1st p/b ed). London: Hodder Children's Books. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, fold-out illustration, spine little creased, covers little scratched, rear cover little marked, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a vine that grows and grows on Blue Nose Island. Written and illustrated by the creator of "Kipper and Wibbly Pig". ISBN: 0340878665. Our Book No: 28828. $10 AUD.

162. Ivanoff, George; Wood, Ben (illustrator) (2017). Meet: The Flying Doctors (New ed) [Meet Series]. Sydney: Penguin Random House Australia. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, card covers, very good plus condition, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. This is the story of The Royal Flying Doctor Service which provides emergency and primary health care across outback Australia. Explains how the life-saving service was created and grew to become an Australian icon. The illustrations will appeal to all ages. ISBN: 9780143780670. Our Book No: 40192. $15 AUD.

163. James, Ann (1995). Finding Jack. Sydney, Rydalmere: Hodder Children's Books Australia. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, loose fold-out poster, bottom corner front cover creased, minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story about a cat called Jack who is hiding away. The beautiful life-like drawings will appeal to animal lovers of all ages. The poster explains the authors' story about her cottage and how she came to write this very special story. ISBN: 0733600743. Our Book No: 28562. $15 AUD.

164. Johnson, Phyllis; Elder, Jean (1946). Robbie's Trip to Fairyland. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. Unnum 36 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, thick pictorial board cover (black cloth spine, covers staples), full-page colour drawings, sepia (brown-tinted drawings), rubbed patch top edge inside front cover, pages lightly toned (notably first & last page), minor edgewear & scuffing. (Estimated date, 1946, Trove.) Children's picture story in which Robbie, lying in bed, is visited by an elf who takes him to visit Fairyland. Muir 3792. Our Book No: 17541. $30 AUD.

165. Johnson, Phyllis; Elder, Jean (1950). Robbie's Birthday Wish. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 36 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, thick pictorial board cover (grey cloth spine, covers staples), full-page colour drawings, sepia (brown-tinted drawings), pages lightly toned (notably first & last page), minor edgewear & scuffing. (Estimated date, 1950, Trove.) Children’s picture story in which Robbie is granted his birthday wish to visit Fairyland. Muir 3793. Our Book No: 17539. $35 AUD.

166. Kauter, Frank (1946). Over the Hills and Far Away. Sydney: John Sands. 220 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, thick pictorial board cover, lacks title page as issued, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, edgewear corners & spine, child's scribble rear cover. (Estimated date, 1946, Trove catalog.) Children's picture book about farm animals and a goblin, with text in verse. Seven stories: Timothy John - The green goblin - It looks like rain - The old man's stick - Peter Rabbitt - Adventurers three - Gum leaf symphonies. Our Book No: 17586. $10 AUD.

167. Kelly, Deborah; Stewart, Lisa (2014). Jam for Nana (1st ed). Sydney: Random House Australia. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, small crease top edge rear cover, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a girl sharing jam and pancakes with her grandmother. The colourful lifelike drawings and easy-to-read text will interest children of any age. ISBN: 9780857980014. Our Book No: 40236. $18 AUD.

168. Kennedy, Lisa (2001). Nick's Amazing Journey (1st ed). Melbourne: Koorie Heritage Trust Inc. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good plus condition, stapled, full-page colour illustrations, minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture book about an Indigenous boy named Nicholas who has some very exciting adventures following the Dreaming paths. The author is descended from the Trawlwoolway people of northeast Tasmania and born in Victoria. Lisa has written this fascinating story for her son Nicholas. The bright colourful art work will appeal to any age. ISBN: 0957865104. Our Book No: 40067. $25 AUD.

169. Ker Wilson, Barbara (1987). The Illustrated Treasury of Australian Stories and Verse for Children. Melbourne: Nelson. 320 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings (including frontispiece), black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket, top edge lightly foxed, base spine little rubbed, bookplates, bookshop label front pastedown. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This anthology, chosen by Barbara Ker Wilson, is arranged in chronological order. Presents an overall picture of the literature that young Australians have enjoyed since the first book for children was published in the colony of New South Wales, in 1841. Much of the material presented is from rare and precious volumes, and many of the stories were loved by parents, grandparents and great-grandparents of today's children. The illustrations show how artist style has changed over the years. A wonderful book to add to any literature collection. ISBN: 0170070123. Our Book No: 27015. $20 AUD.

170. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Fielding, David (illustrator) (1988). Acacia Terrace (1st ed). Gosford, NSW: Ashton Scholastic. Unnum 34 pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, dustjacket (with flaps all sides), pictorial cover (inlaid colour drawing), decorative endpapers, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear (mainly top edge). First edition. This beautiful inspiring children's picture book tells a story of an typical corner of Sydney, a terrace of houses built in the 1860s, and the people who lived there, and later families, up to after World war 2 (WW2). It is part of the larger history of Australia, from goldrush days of canvas towns, to our modern cityscapes of fast freeways and high-rise buildings. Published in the Bicentenary year. ISBN: 0868963496. Our Book No: 27395. $15 AUD.

171. Kerr, Judith (2002). Mog on Fox Night (Reprint ed). London: Collins. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback large octavo, good condition, colour drawings, some creases & marks covers & pages & edges, minor edgewear, written & dated dedication title page. A special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. This time he meets some cheeky foxes who eat the dinner he does not want. A well-loved copy which makes this story very special. ISBN: 0006645011. Our Book No: 27854. $10 AUD.

172. Kerr, Judith (2005). Mog and the Baby (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers & some pages, cover corner tips & spine little creased, minor edgewear. This is another special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. There is a picture on the rear cover of the author and her cat who looks like Mog! ISBN: 9780007171323. Our Book No: 29923. $10 AUD.

173. Kerr, Judith (2006). Mog in the Dark (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 44 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers, minor edgewear. This is another special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. There is a picture on the rear cover of the author and her cat who looks like Mog! ISBN: 9780007171330. Our Book No: 28669. $14 AUD.

174. Kersh, Norah (1999). Outback Alphabet (Reprint ed). Maxwelton, QLD: Norah Kersh "Bora". 27 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, spine little creased, few creases covers, small area rubbed front cover. This children's picture book is uniquely Australian. Some of the images many outback children will associate with their first understanding of and writing of actual words and sentences. The soft colourful illustrations will delight any age. ISBN: 0646332473. Our Book No: 27912. $15 AUD.

175. King, John Anthony (illustrator) (1989). The Book of Australian Songs (1st p/b ed) [Australian Picturemac]. Melbourne: Macmillan. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, colour drawings, few small cover scratches, front cover lightly faded, faint foxing few pages, slight mark fore-edge rear cover. A children's picture book of Australian songs. The songs include "Waltzing Matilda", "Click Go The Shears" and "Botany Bay". The illustrations make this a delightful book for children of any age. ISBN: 0333500474. Our Book No: 22523. $10 AUD.

176. Kingston, William H. G. (1865). The Gilpins and Their Fortunes: An Australian Tale (1st ed). London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK). 171 pp. Hardback small, good condition, quarter-bound patterned cloth (gilt title on spine), engraved frontispiece, four leaves of plates, edges & pages toned, small loss & closed tear top spine, light foxing endpapers & few pages, minor edgewear, front inner hinge little split (front free flyleaf little loose, otherwise pages firm), owner's written name. (True first edition, undated but 1865, Trove catalogue & Muir 3936.) An early children's story set in Australia. Suitable for young adults and adults who like old collectable books. Our Book No: 28871. $50 AUD.

177. Kloet, Christine (1977). After Alice: A Hundred Years of Children's Reading in Britain. London: Library Association. 63 pp. Paperback small quarto, glossy card covers, very good condition, colour plates (including frontispiece), black & white drawings, minor foxing top edge, few tiny scratches & creases, minor edgewear corners. Accompanies an exhibition (Sept 1977 - Jan 1978) to celebrate the Centenary of the Library Association, jointly organised with the Museum of Childhood Cambridge, at Bethnal Green, London. Selected and catalogued by Christine Kloet. ISBN: 0853657408. Our Book No: 22047. $10 AUD.

178. L'Hommedieu, Dorothy K.; Kirmse, Marguerite (illustrator) (1965). Skippy: The Little Skye Terrier (Reprint ed). London: Robert Hale. 61 pp. Hardback wide octavo, no jacket, pictorial cover, good condition, black & white & colour drawings, boards lightly warped, edges lightly toned, top corners lightly bumped, endpapers toned, piece missing top spine, base spine little worn, black texta name front pastedown. (Originally published 1965.) Skippy is a little skye terrier living on a farm who helps a kitten return to her home. He decides to run away after his Mother and his mistress go on a trip without him. After a few hair raising adventures he - and the little kitten who also ran away after Cook chased her - return to the safety of their home. The charming drawings in this children's picture story will delight children and adults alike. Our Book No: 25195. $20 AUD.

179. Lane, Margaret (2001). The Tale of Beatrix Potter. London: Frederick Warne / Penguin Books. 192 pp. Paperback, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, black & white drawings. Biography of the famous narrator of children's stories, which were mostly about animals, including the famous Peter Rabbitt tales. ISBN: 0723246769. Our Book No: 15870. $10 AUD.

180. Lanser, Edith (1948). Caroline Listens. Sydney: Australasian Publishing Co. Unnum pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page single-colour drawings, minor edgewear, small shop sticker, non-author written dedication. A scarce Australian children's picture story. Hand-written text written in a large and variable font. The story of a small girl Caroline and her cocker spaniel Billy Boy. She sings songs based on everyday sounds around the house and garden. Muir 4097. ("Anthony Horderns, Famous for Books" sticker.). Our Book No: 17112. $85 AUD.

181. Lawrenson, Diana; Huxley, Dee (illustrator) (2011). Paraphernalia's Present (Reprint ed). Sydney: HarperCollins. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. A charming children's picture story about a hen called Paraphernalia and her owner Dottie. Suggested reading age is primary school. The bright life-like illustrations help to bring the story to life. ISBN: 9780733328480. Our Book No: 28977. $12 AUD.

182. Lawson, Henry; King, John Anthony (illustrator) (1991). Mary Called Him "Mister". Sydney, Crows Nest: Macmillan. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, faint foxing title page, minor edgewear, label remains front pastedown. This illustrated collection of Henry Lawson poems for children illuminates an often neglected side of the Bush Ballad era: the life of women in the Bush - their strengths, their dreams, their hopes and their disappointments. ISBN: 0732905486. Our Book No: 25527. $10 AUD.

183. Lear, Edward (1982). A Book of Nonsense [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. Unnum pp. Hardback quarto, very good plus condition, colour cartoons, pictorial embossed blue cloth cover (gilt decoration & lettering), gilt edges, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Lear's famous book of nonsense verse was first published in 1846, and it was the first to popularize the format of limericks, a term however not commonly used until the 1890s. This facsimile is based on the Routledge colour edition of 1875. The cartoons are placed one or two per page, with one or two interleaved blank pages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16935. $45 AUD.

184. Lehmann, Geoffrey; Magerl, Caroline (illustrator) (2001). Sky Boy. Sydney: Mark Macleod Books / Hodder Headline. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, watercolour drawings, minor edgewear. A wonderful children's picture story about a sister's courage and love. Teresa is stubborn and maybe a bit mad. She rows her boat through the storm with a baby and cow on board. She can only be saved by a miracle. ISBN: 0733611826. Our Book No: 25076. $14 AUD.

185. Lewis, Kim (1993). Floss (Reprint ed). London: Walker Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. A delightful children's picture story about a border collie dog who loved to play ball with the children, when she lived in town. Now she lives on a farm and has to work for her keep. The illustrations will appeal to any age. ISBN: 0744520711. Our Book No: 23886. $10 AUD.

186. Lissner, E.; Slonek, Rae (1986). A Tale of Misfortune. [Sydney]: New Age Publishers / Printed in USSR. 12 pp. Paperback folio (31.3 x 24.9 cm), good plus condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, front cover minor foxing & scuffing (possible minor insect damage), rear cover lightly faded near spine (sticker mark). (Estimated date, 1986, Trove catalogue.) A traditional Russian folk tale, here presented as a beautifully illustrated children's book, illustrated by Lissner and translated by Slonek. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 0908077343. Our Book No: 12887. $10 AUD.

187. Lister, Gladys; Abbott, Joyce (illustrator) (1942). Grandpuff and Leafy (Unstated 1st ed). Sydney: Marchant & Co. Unnum 56 pp. Hardback wide octavo, pictorial cover, good plus condition, black & white drawings (some full-page), full-page colour drawings (including frontispiece), pages & covers lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear (particularly spine ends), old price marks. Collectible children's picture story. Undated first edition. Decorations by the author and Joyce Abbott. Dedicated to Lady Gowrie, and to every child with a Soldier Daddy. Pagination includes plates. Last page is list of six other books by Gladys Lister. Our Book No: 14782. $15 AUD.

188. Lister, Gladys; Abbott, Joyce (illustrator) (1943). Grandpuff and Leafy (2nd impression ed). Sydney: Marchant & Co. Unnum 56 pp. Hardback wide octavo, pictorial cover, very good condition, sepia (brown-tinted) text, full-page colour drawings (including frontispiece), black & white drawings (some full-page, colouring by child single drawing), spine covered staples (rusted), pages & covers lightly toned as usual, bottom corners covers little bumped, some edgewear, non-author written dedication. Collectible children's picture story. Undated first edition. Decorations by the author and Joyce Abbott. Dedicated to Lady Gowrie, and to every child with a Soldier Daddy. Pagination includes plates. Last page lists six other books by Gladys Lister. Our Book No: 14782A. $15 AUD.

189. Lloyd, Bernard; Tulloch, Coral (illustrator) (1990). Mr Greyfinch's Garden [Spectrum: HBJ Classroom Library Green]. Sydney, Marrickville: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Group (Australia Pty. Ltd). Unnum 22 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner covers & spine little creased, few surface scratches covers, minor edgewear corners. This is a very special children's picture story about moving to a new home, and trying to fit into the community. It takes Mr Greyfinch sometime to settle into the street, and he does this by making a beautiful garden, which he shares with his neighbours. The author and illustrator share an active interest in the environment. ISBN: 0729508439. Our Book No: 28672. $15 AUD.

190. Loam, Arthur S. (1951). Playhour Pieces: Piano Pieces for Little Hands with Big Notes [Imperial Edition No. 1004: Plate B8770]. Melbourne: Allans Music (Australia). 24 pp. Paperback folio, stapled (little rusted), very good condition, black & white cartoons, minimal foxing & scratches covers. (Copyright, 1951.) Sheet music - small pieces suitable for children: Clockwork Train; Fireworks; Humming Top; Koala Bear; Marching Tin Soldiers; My Yacht; Scooter; Sick Doll; Sleeping Doll; Swing; Toy Piano. Our Book No: 14729. $20 AUD.

191. Lyne, Nairda (1983). Granny Stayput. Hobart: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings, bottom corner tip front cover creased, some edgewear. Granny O'Grady lives with her grey tabby cat, Albert in a tiny terrace. She refuses to move when the council wants to bulldoze her house for a carpark. A scarce, delightful children's story for all ages; the black & white drawings make this a very special story. ISBN: 0909575096. Our Book No: 20577. $10 AUD.

192. Macarthur-Onslow, Annette (1977). Minnie (2nd impression ed). Sydney: Ure Smith. 64 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white & colour drawings, tiny scuff bottom corner tip rear cover, tiny scuff spine ends, spine little faded, light foxing few pages, faint foxing endpapers. Delightful children's picture tale about a cat in the Cotswold woods, by Australian children's writer. The charming illustrations bring this wonderful story to life. ISBN: 0725400425. Our Book No: 3811. $15 AUD.

193. Macdonald, George; Colborne-Veel, Mary (adapter) (1943). The Giant's Heart [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 32 pp. Paperback, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings, corner clipped front cover (few edge tears repaired, staples rusted), pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing. No 306 in this series for ages 8 to 10 years. A story for children, originally published in this format, 1922. Adapted from George Macdonald, by Mary Colborne-Veel. (Estimated date, 1943, McLaren no. 306c, G2583.). Our Book No: 16951. $15 AUD.

194. Macintyre, Ella; Smith, J. Warren (illustrator) (1936). Pin Money (1st ed). Sydney: Shakespeare Head Press. 104 pp. Paperback wide square octavo, dustjacket, card covers, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white drawings, jacket chipped (tiny hole spine, lightly toned, minor foxing, edge tears), pages & edges lightly toned & foxed, inner hinge little split (all pages firm), protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. An Australian story book for older children. Billy and Valerie are two children in the Queensland sheep country. Their adventures with men, women, sheep, and horses, and the happy story of how their temporary troubles were solved as a result of their adventures make this a fun-filled adventure story. Our Book No: 27735. $35 AUD.

195. Maddern, Eric; Kennaway, Adrienne (illustrator) (1996). Rainbow Bird: An Aboriginal Folk Tale from Northern Australia (Reprint ed). London: Frances Lincoln. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour full-page illustrations, corners lightly creased, minor edgewear. An Aboriginal folk tale from Northern Australia told as a picture book for children. This story is based on a fire legend of the Dalabon people of Beswick Reserve, Northern Territory. The large full-colour sketches and easy-to-read text make this a delightful book for any child. ISBN: 0711208980. Our Book No: 23845. $10 AUD.

196. Majerova, Marie; Svolinsky, Karel (1955). O Slepicce a Kohoutkovi [The Hen and the Cockerel]. Praha [Prague]: Stani Nakladatelstvi Detske Knihy [Public Children's Books Publishing Company]. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, board cover (green cloth spine), very good condition, colour drawings, corners little bumped, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story in the Czech language. Our Book No: 15455. $30 AUD.

197. Maltby, Peg (1944). Pegs Fairy Book: Written and Illustrated by Peg Maltby (1st ed) [Peg's Fairy Book]. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. Unnum 80 pp. Hardback folio (32.5 x 24.5 cm), no jacket (missing), burgundy cloth spine with pictorial paper-covered boards, very good condition, full-page colour drawings (plates) including frontispiece, sepia (brown-coloured) decorative vignettes & text & toning of pages, some edgewear (minor bumping, boards exposed in places bottom edge), faint rubber stamp & non-author written dedication front free flyleaf. An excellent copy of the scarce first edition of this desirable collectible children's book (undated but 1944). The beautiful illustrations by the author will delight young and young-at-heart. The special stories about fairies, pixies, goblins, elves, witches and other magical and enchanting folk are: The Fairy Queen's Dinner - Goblin Market - The Gown of Cobweb Lace - Wedding Bells - Bed Time - The Butterfly Princess - The Gum Drop Tree - Bella, the Witch - Magic Flowers - The First Peep - Pixie Houses - Fun Under the Sea - Painting the Leaves of Autumn - Riding on a Broomstick. (Muir 4742. Note: "Pegs" on title page and cover; "Peg's" on half-title page. Contains 15 colour plates, including frontispiece. Page count includes colour plates. Written dedication states: To Jacqueline from Auntie Violet & Uncle Phil.). Our Book No: 14864. $250 AUD.

198. Maltby, Peg (1947). Ben and Bella Down on the Farm (1st ed) [Ben and Bella]. Melbourne: Murfett Pty Ltd / Queen City Printers. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback folio, fair condition (reading copy), card covers (staples rusted), black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, corner rear cover creased, spine worn (small tears spine ends), cover corners creased (few few edge tears), covers little creased, pages lightly creased & toned (some edges little foxed), small stain rear cover, toned patches some pages, edgewear, spine ends repaired archival tape. A delightful children's book. (Estimated date, 1947, Trove.) The cover of this edition has Ben and Bella on the farm with mother hen and her chickens. (The overall condition is only fair. However, the colour plates and black & white drawings are complete and will make any age smile.). Our Book No: 40145. $35 AUD.

199. Maltby, Peg (1948). Meet Mr Cobbledick! Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, no jacket (missing), good plus condition, thick pictorial board covers, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, spiral binding (covered by tan cloth spine as issued, spine ends worn), covers little creased & scuffed (top corner covers creased), few faint marks title page, pages faintly toned, some edgewear. First & only edition. A collectible Australian children's picture story about Paul and his adventures with Archie Cobbledick the gnome. Muir 4656.(Estimated date, 1948, Trove catalogue. The scarce dustjacket is missing.) Our Book No: 16177. $40 AUD.

200. Maltby, Peg (1950). Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback oblong octavo, very good condition, stapled (rusted), full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, covers little creased, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1950, Trove catalogue & Kalgoorlie Miner review.) A scarce children's classic tale retold by Australian writer and artist Peg Maltby, and illustrated with her delightful full-page colour drawings, which are interleaved within text. Muir 4766. Our Book No: 16187. $75 AUD.

201. Maltby, Peg (1950). Little Red Riding Hood. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback oblong octavo, very good condition, stapled (rusted), full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, edge tear rear cover repaired, covers little creased, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1950, Trove catalogue.) A scarce children's classic tale retold by Australian writer and artist Peg Maltby, and illustrated with her delightful full-page colour drawings, which are interleaved with text. Muir 4765. Our Book No: 16188. $75 AUD.

202. Maltby, Peg (1961). Peg's Fairy Book: Written and Illustrated by Peg Maltby (5th ed). Melbourne, Moorabbin: P. C. Grosser & Co. Unnum 64 pp. Hardback folio (32.6 x 23.4 cm), very good condition (in very good dustjacket), paper-covered board covers (pale tan cloth spine), full-page colour drawings, small black & white drawings, endpapers partly & faintly toned, minor edgewear jacket (small tear bottom rear cover). Unstated & scarce fifth edition (estimated date, 1961, Trove catalogue.) A desirable collectible children's book in immaculate condition, originally published in 1944. Muir 4745. The beautiful illustrations by the author will delight young and young-at-heart. The special stories are: The Fairy Queen's Dinner; - The Gown of Cobweb Lace - Wedding Bells - Bed Time - The Butterfly Princess - The Gum Drop Tree - Bella, the Witch - Magic Flowers - The First Peep - Pixie Houses - Fun Under the Sea - Painting the Leaves of Autumn - Riding on a Broomstick. Our Book No: 16179. $120 AUD.

203. Maltby, Peg (1961). Ben and Bella in the Clouds (New ed). Melbourne, Moorabbin: P. C. Grosser & Co. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback folio, very good condition, card cover (stapled), black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful collectible children's book. (Estimated date, 1961. The cover of this edition emphasises clouds, whereas the first edition an umbrella.). Our Book No: 17463. $80 AUD.

204. Maltby, P. (Peg) (1945). Nutchen of the Forest (1st ed). Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, thick pictorial board cover (corners bumped), stapled (covered by original black cloth strip), full-page colour drawings, small sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, covers little creased (during manufacture), few small edge tears, pages toned as usual, bottom corner covers creased, extensive colouring in by child (sepia drawings, title page, bookplate edges), annotation by child (page numbers), some edgewear, bookplate (school presentation). First edition (estimated date, 1945.) Collectible Australian children's picture story. A little old lady, Nutchen, lives in a beautiful forest and looks after and rescues the wild birds and animals. (Bookplate for Dorothy Jenkins, Mosman Park Methodist Sunday School, dated September 1946.). Our Book No: 10992. $30 AUD.

205. Maltby, P. (Peg) (1983). Nutchen of the Forest (New ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (most full-page), illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear jacket (reverse side light foxing), spine ends lightly rubbed. This delightful Australian children's story has been reissued for a new generation. The large drawings will charm any age. Collectible Australian children's picture story. ISBN: 0207135223. Our Book No: 28767. $30 AUD.

206. Manna; Evans, Sylvia; Evans, Alan (photographer) (1944). Tail Up: The Story of Manna, Personality Dog. Sydney, Arncliffe: Sylvia Evans. 56 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, good plus condition, pictorial cover (original grey cloth spine), sepia (brown-tinted) & white text-photos, single-colour drawings, endpapers lightly toned, title page lightly foxed, cover corners bumped, top spine little scuffed, some page corner tips little creased, non-author written dedication. This book is a wonderful story about a homeless dog who found his ideal home with a family who thought he was so special they would write a story about him. Let Manna tell his own story about his life and his friends. Manna was a blue heeler kelpie cross. The many photos tell his story and just what he thinks about the neighbours' dog Blackie, and that bath after he arrived. This wonderful warm story would suit older children or adults alike. Our Book No: 29334. $36 AUD.

207. Manos, Helen; Vivas, Julie (2007). Samsara Dog (1st U.S. ed). La Jolla, CA: Kane / Miller Book Publishers. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), tiny scuff top spine jacket (small closed tear, minor edgewear). A children's picture story by Australian writer about a dog who lived many lives. Some of his lives were long. Some lasted only a few days. Dog never remembered them. He lived each life as it came, until he learned the most important lesson of all. Based on the Buddhist concepts of Samsara and Nirvana, this moving story about love and life, death and dying will touch every reader. Suitable for older readers or families with an interest in Eastern religions. ISBN: 9781933605517. Our Book No: 40066. $30 AUD.

208. Manuel, Lynn; Wilson, Janet (illustrator) (1997). Lucy Maud and the Cavendish Cat (1st ed). Toronto: Tundra. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, full-page colour illustrations, minimal edgewear. This delightful book is a true story, complied from the many references to Daffy the cat that appear in the "Selected Journals of L. M. Montgomery", Volumes 1 and 2. The beautiful paintings will delight children and adults alike. This book is very special and will have appeal to cat lovers and lovers of L. M. Montgomery's children's stories. ISBN: 0887763979. Our Book No: 22042. $15 AUD.

209. Marcus, Leonard S.; Wiesner, David (foreword) (2012). Show Me a Story! Why Picture Books Matter: Conversations with 21 of the World's Most Celebrated Illustrators. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press. 309 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), black & white text-photos, black & white & colour illustrations, minimal edgewear jacket. Heavy. These 21 richly entertaining and thought-provoking interviews have been compiled and edited by Marcus. The illustrators make clear that picture books (often for children) are almost never as simple as they seem. Includes full-colour plates of each illustrator's artistic process from first sketches to near-final art. ISBN: 9780763635060. Our Book No: 26849. $20 AUD.

210. Martin, Winifred (1959). The Three Kittens. London: Blackie & Son. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial boards, good condition, black & white drawings, red cloth spine, light toning pages, cover corners rubbed, tiny chip bottom edge, minor foxing & marks, minor insect damage (title page, top edge rear board). (Estimated date, 1959, British National Bibliography.) A delightful collectible book about a tabby cat and her charming kittens and their adventures. The large drawings and easy-to-read text will delight any age. Our Book No: 25728. $15 AUD.

211. Marx, Enid (1972). Sam and Arry. London: Chatto & Windus. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback oblong, very good condition, pictorial boards, beige cloth spine, brown & blue drawings, illustrated endpapers, light toning pages, pages slightly loose at base spine (missing stitch), light foxing spine & edges, few little holes along spine edge, minor edgewear. This delightful collectible children's book, written and illustrated by Enid Marx, is about two Siamese kittens who have plenty of adventures. Arry was shy, Sam ruled everyone with a velvet paw, and was always up to something. The beautiful life-like drawings by the author will charm all ages. ISBN: 0701104929. Our Book No: 28932. $30 AUD.

212. Mason, Olive L.; Bell, Esme E. (illustrator) (1952). Peter Porter [John Sands' Pre-School and Kindergarten Series]. Sydney: John Sands. Unnum pp. Hardback oblong, good condition, pictorial board covers, blue spine strip covers staples (pieces missing spine ends), one page torn & repaired, minor foxing covers & front endpapers & edges (few larger patches), edgewear. (Estimated date, 1952, Trove catalogue.) Children's picture story about Peter, who works as a porter at Periwinkle Railway Station. Our Book No: 16169. $30 AUD.

213. Masson, Sophie (2011). Life, Literature, Legends: Collected Essays 1996 - 2011. Sydney, Balmain: Quadrant Books. 311 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), pages lightly toned, minimal edgewear. Collected essays by well-known writer of children's and young adults stories. These essays have been written over a period of 15 years, and showcase her adult non-fiction work. ISBN: 9780980677850. Our Book No: 28190. $25 AUD.

214. Matthews, Penny; McLean, Andrew (illustrator) (2005). A Year On Our Farm (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Malvern: Omnibus Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, few creases covers & spine, some edgewear corners, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about the running of a farm and the seasonal changes. The charming drawings will delight all ages. ISBN: 1862914923. Our Book No: 28739. $12 AUD.

215. Mattingley, Christobel; Mullins, Patricia (1981). Rummage (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, minimal EX-LIBRARY, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (minor foxing top edge reverse side), spine ends lightly rubbed, rubber library stamp. A delightful children's story about Mr Portwine who ran a market stall from his hand-cart. The browsers and fossickers and rummagers were mad about it. The smarter stall-holders did not approve of Mr Portwine's appearance or goods. He changed and smartened himself up. What happened at his stall was certainly not expected. This story with the charming drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN: 0207958742. Our Book No: 27428. $12 AUD.

216. Mattingley, Christobel; Mullins, Patricia (1984). The Magic Saddle (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Hodder Headline. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback quarto, stiffened cover, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. Shortlisted for the Children's Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year award. This is a delightful story about a boy named Jonni wanting a rocking horse. The bright colourful illustrations will enchant any age. ISBN: 0340364211. Our Book No: 28339. $10 AUD.

217. Mattingley, Christobel; Mullins, Patricia (1991). Rummage (Reprint ed). Sydney: Collins / Angus & Robertson. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, good plus condition, colour drawings, corner tips on covers little scuffed, faint toning inside covers, spine & rear cover little creased, faint foxing title page & last page, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story about Mr Portwine who ran a market stall from his hand-cart. The browsers and fossickers and rummagers were mad about it. The smarter stall-holders did not approve of Mr Portwine's appearance or goods. He changed and smartened himself up. What happened at his stall was certainly not expected. This story with the charming drawings will appeal to any age. (Book of the Year for Younger Readers, the Children's Book Council Of Australia.). ISBN: 0207171351. Our Book No: 29089. $10 AUD.

218. Mattingley, Christobel; Yamaguchi, Marianne (illustrator) (1985). The Miracle Tree (1st ed). Sydney, Lane Cove: Hodder & Stoughton. Unnum 26 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, black & white drawings, minor edgewear & rubbing jacket (spine little faded, reverse side lightly foxed), edges lightly foxed & toned, corners little rubbed, autograph (author's written & dated dedication). A beautiful warm children's story about families, war, care, love and hope. Three people divided by the horror and devastation of atomic war - the story of Taro the gardener, his wife Hanako and her mother. Each of them hopes and prays for a miracle and their lives are as entwined as the branches of the pine tree Taro lovingly tends. Beautifully and sensitively illustrated with charcoal drawings, this book will touch the hearts of every reader. This book would appeal to older readers or collectors of children's books. ISBN: 034037604X. Our Book No: 27455. $15 AUD.

219. Maybank, Thomas (1937). Mirth by Maybank for Young and Old Alike (1st ed). London: Ward Lock & Co., Limited. Unnum 48 pp. Hardback large oblong folio (24.0 x 37.0 cm), good plus condition, red cloth spine & paper-covered board cover (little scuffed, edges worn), full-page black & white drawings, endpapers creased, few edge tears & edge pieces missing (repaired), few small stains, few pages lightly to moderately foxed, edgewear. A scarce and delightful large-format classic humorous children's picture story book. Our Book No: 14900. $280 AUD.

220. Mayhew, James (1998). Katie Meets the Impressionists (Reprint ed). London: Orchard Books. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good plus condition, colour illustrations, minimal edgewear. Children's picture story in which Katie is back with more exciting adventures in the art gallery, where five famous Impressionist paintings come alive for her. The drawings make this book come alive for all ages. ISBN: 1860397689. Our Book No: 27255. $10 AUD.

221. McFadyen, Ella; Bell, Edwina (illustrator) (1946). Pegmen Tales (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 142 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial board cover, good condition, black & white drawings, edges toned, edges lightly foxed, corners bumped, top corner front board lightly scuffed, board edges lightly faded, light foxing endpapers, spine ends lightly rubbed, written & dated dedication front free flyleaf. This classic Australian children's story is about the adventures of a family of pegs. Our Book No: 25319. $35 AUD.

222. McLean, Andrew; McLean, Janet (1995). Cats' Whiskers [Cat’s Whiskers]. Sydney: Little Ark / Allen & Unwin. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, tiny tear bottom edge two pages, few light creases endpapers, corners lightly bumped. A children's picture story about cats. The charming drawings will delight all ages. ISBN: 1863739254. Our Book No: 25166. $14 AUD.

223. McVitty, Walter (2004). A Life in Children's Books. Melbourne: Thomas C. Lothian. 226 pp. Paperback octavo, card covers (with flaps), very good condition, black & white & colour photos, cover corners lightly worn, crease fore-edge rear flap, minor edgewear. Autobiography of the Australian children's book publisher. The author and his wife Lois write about their exciting lives as publisher's of children's books. In the first part of the book, Walter records his earlier life. ISBN: 073440641X. Our Book No: 24924. $20 AUD.

224. Meeks, Arone Raymond (1992). Enora and the Black Crane (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (small closed tear, crease bottom edge, award sticker). Children's picture story, being an Aboriginal legend. Shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Arone has written and illustrated this beautiful book. ISBN: 0868966436. Our Book No: 28187. $13 AUD.

225. Meeks, Arone Raymond (2009). Enora and the Black Crane (New ed). Broome, WA: Magabala Books. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, tables, colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear. Aboriginal tale, shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Enora has to find out the meaning of a rainbow of colour flying through the forest. (Originally published, 1991.). ISBN: 9781921248023. Our Book No: 29725. $20 AUD.

226. Meggendorfer, Lothar (1979). The Doll's House: A Reproduction of the Antique Pop-up Book (3rd ed). London New York: Kestrel Books / Viking Press. Unnum 5 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour pop-up illustrations, corner tips minimally creased, spine ends little rubbed, edges little rubbed, tiny scuff front & back cover, edgewear, small crush fore-edge back cover, small section fore-edge rear cover bumped. This book unfolds to over four feet, revealing five old-fashioned domestic scenes connected by doors which open and close. There is a merchant's shop with three-dimensional counter and full range of supplies from sugar and pickles to bolts of cloth, a living room with a pop-up piano complete with a marble bust on top, and a kitchen with an antique stove and pop-up cupboard. It is one of the best examples of the work of Lothar Meggendorfer (1847-1925), the father of the pop-up book. All four pictures appear to have all their parts in place which is unusual for this style of book. A charming children's picture book that can be used with family and friends. Our Book No: 17437. $18 AUD.

227. Mellor, Kathleen; Freedman, Harold (illustrator) (1952). Over the Hill. Melbourne: Georgian House. 24 pp. Paperback oblong, card cover, very good condition, stapled (staples little rusted), colour drawings, minimal edgewear. Estimated date: 1952 (Trove catalogue). A children's picture story about Biffy and Johnny, who go to stay with Aunty and her friend Kay on Pine Farm, and meet all the farm animals. (Two cover designs exist: this has red instead of white background.). Our Book No: 9949. $15 AUD.

228. Merchandising Co., Consolidated (1947). Michael and Mary Anne's Adventures. Melbourne: Consolidated Merchandising Co / C.M.C. Unnum 20 pp. Hardback wide octavo, no jacket as issued, pictorial cloth cover (cloth spine), fair plus condition, colour drawings, pencil impressions, insect damage top edge, inner hinge little pulled, pages lightly toned, edgewear, annotation front pastedown. (Estimated date, 1947, Trove catalogue newspaper mentions.). Our Book No: 15081. $10 AUD.

229. Mes, Yvonne; Eterovic, Sandra (illustrator) (2016). Meet: Sidney Nolan (New ed) [Meet Series]. Sydney: Penguin Random House Australia. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, card covers, very good plus condition, colour drawings (some full-page). This is the story for children of the well-known artist Sidney Nolan, and how he came to create his iconic Ned Kelly paintings. The illustrations will appeal to all ages. ISBN: 9780857985903. Our Book No: 29987. $15 AUD.

230. Micklethwait, Lucy (1996). I Spy: Transport in Art (1st p/b ed) [I Spy Series]. London: Collins. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, light creases along spine, front hinge split (pages firm), minor edgewear corners. A special children's picture book has 13 important paintings with a different type of transport to spy in each one. This is a game for everyone to enjoy. ISBN: 0006645801. Our Book No: 29830. $10 AUD.

231. Micklethwait, Lucy (2004). I Spy: An Alphabet in Art (Reprint ed) [I Spy Series]. London: Collins. Unnum 42 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, light creases covers, faint foxing endpapers & inside covers, owner's written name inside front cover. This very special children's picture book has 26 important paintings with a different letter of the alphabet to spy in each one. This is a game for everyone to enjoy. The artists include Vermeer, Renoir and Magritte. ISBN: 0006641849. Our Book No: 27702. $15 AUD.

232. Miller, Cameron; Falla, Dominique (1995). Woodlore (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Norwood: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings (paintings), minor edgewear corners & base spine. The ancient magic of the woodworker's craft is superbly conveyed in this unusual and exquisite children's book, which incorporates both illustrations and wood carving pictures to show the traditional uses of different kinds of timber. The colour paintings are on plywood primed with gesso, using water-soluble pencils and framed with the actual wood described in the text. Frames & text by Miller, illustrations & text by Falla (both are wood craftspersons living in Melbourne, Australia). A Children's Book Council of Australia Short-Listed Book. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 1862911681. Our Book No: 20847. $10 AUD.

233. Millett, Peter; Bowles, Trish (illustrator) (2014). The Anzac Puppy (1st p/b ed). Auckland: Scholastic New Zealand. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, tiny crush top edge front cover, minor edgewear corners. A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. This fictional story is based on true events. Freda was the loyal, good-luck mascot for a brave young soldier named Sam. The real story of Freda the Harlequin Great Dane is included at the rear of the book. The illustrations will bring a smile to all ages. ISBN: 9781775430971. Our Book No: 29099. $15 AUD.

234. Moore, Neil (1988). The Voyage of Naram-sin. Sydney: Collins / Anne Ingram Books. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few tiny dents front cover. Children's picture story about a foolish king who wants his architect to build boats of stone. ISBN: 0732248051. Our Book No: 26723. $20 AUD.

235. Moran, Jennifer (2002). Mem Fox: A Celebration. Canberra: National Library of Australia (NLA). 41 pp. Paperback small square quarto, card covers (with flaps), very good condition, black & white text-photos. This book, compiled by Moran, brings together four essays to pay tribute to one of Australia's most significant children's authors and educators. Each contributor experiences Mem, her passion, flamboyance and creativity, from a different perspective. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 0642107610. Our Book No: 24178. $10 AUD.

236. Morgan, Sally (1992). The Flying Emu and Other Australian Stories (1st UK ed). London: Pavilion Books. 124 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), beautiful colour drawings (many full-page including frontispiece), minor edgewear. Heavy. An illustrated collection of Aboriginal stories (folklore) for children and young people by Aboriginal author Sally Morgan, who wrote her prize-winning autobiography "My Place". ISBN: 1851458387. Our Book No: 16181. $20 AUD.

237. Morimoto, Junko (1987). A Piece of Straw (New ed). Sydney: Methuen. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small square quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, front cover corner tips little scuffed, top corner front cover creased, minor edgewear, owner's initials flyleaf. Children's picture story based on a Japanese folk tale, and illustrated by Junko Morimoto. A man named Yohei found many ways to use a piece of straw. The charming drawings make this book suitable for any age. Highly Commended by The Children's Book Council of Australia. ISBN: 0454013922. Our Book No: 28853. $20 AUD.

238. Morimoto, Junko (illustrator); Smith, Helen (1985). The Inch Boy (Reprint ed). Sydney: Collins. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, very good condition colour drawings, coloured endpapers, tiny dent front cover, light foxing first & last few pages. Children's picture story based on a classic Japanese tale, and illustrated by Japanese-Australian Junko Morimoto. The story is about a tiny baby named Issunboshi, little Inch boy. He has many adventures before he becomes General Horikawa, a handsome and gallant Samurai. ISBN: 0001843222. Our Book No: 16869. $15 AUD.

239. Moring, Alexander; Cooper, M. B. (illustrator) (1958). Mrs Carolina Duck (Childrens Colour Storybook). London: Alexander Moring Ltd. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback quarto, fair condition, card cover, stapled, full-page colour drawings, pages lightly toned, patchy foxing 7 rubbing covers, edgewear. (Suggested date, 1958, British Library catalogue.) A reading copy of a scarce children's picture story, rarely offered for sale. Our Book No: 16287. $20 AUD.

240. Morris, Katherine (1984). How the Sun was Made: An Aboriginal Legend. Sydney: Little Hills Press. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial laminated covers, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, tiny scuff spine ends, bottom corners covers little bumped, binding crease at front cover join to spine, faint foxing rear endpapers. (Estimated date, 1984, Trove catalogue.) This is a delightful children's picture book about an Aboriginal legend. The full-colour large lifelike drawings by the author make this an ideal book for any age. ISBN: 0949773093. Our Book No: 27911. $18 AUD.

241. Muir, Marcie (1980). Charlotte Barton: Australia's First Children's Author. Sydney: Wentworth Books. 35 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, card cover, stapled pamphlet (rusted staples), frontispiece drawing, black & white photos (portraits), some insect damage covers (mainly front cover edges), minor edgewear. Marcie Muir describes her patient detective work that revealed the true author of the first children's book published in Australia (A Mother's Offering to her Children, published in Sydney in 1841). Charlotte Barton was the mother of Australian novelist and artist Louisa Atkinson. (No 247 of a limited edition of 500 copies, all autographed.). ISBN: 0855871547. Our Book No: 17693. $10 AUD.

242. Mumbulla, Percy; Robinson, Roland; Bancroft, Bronwyn (illustrator) (1997). Minah: A Poem in Four Parts. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, corners. This children's picture story was originally told to Roland Robinson, who was great admirer of Percy Mumbulla's Aboriginal stories. This is the first publication of Percy's work in many years (from the Yuin people, southcoast New South Wales) . The beautiful and emotional illustrations give an insight into Aboriginal family life and puts a new perspective on this well-known poem. Suitable for older children. ISBN: 0207191697. Our Book No: 29384. $10 AUD.

243. Murphy, Sally; Grantford, Jacqui (illustrator) (2006). Pemberthy Bear (1st ed). Sydney, Allambie Heights: New Frontier Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, very good condition, colour drawings (most full-page), spine ends little bumped, tiny scuff spine. This beautiful book is the story of a rather gruff toy bear who wanted to be left alone. However, Primula doll had other ideas and urged him to join in the games and songs with the other toys. He then became a happy and sociable bear. The story is told by using rhyming words. This very colourful and easy-to-read book will appeal to younger children. ISBN: 1921042494. Our Book No: 27859. $20 AUD.

244. Murray, Amelia Jane (1985). A Regency Lady's Faery Bower. London: William Collins. 64 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour plates, minor edgewear jacket (tiny dent front cover). Amelia Jane Murray, born in 1800 on the Isle of Man, painted a magical series of fairy pictures which have never been previously published. Flowers, birds and winged insects are all careful studies in natural history. The seascapes are both romantic and real. Amelia left no explanation for her drawings. The text of this beautiful children's picture book attempts to complement the pictures with a combination of poetry and appreciation. Suitable for older children and adults who appreciate art and literature. ISBN: 0001950398. Our Book No: 29540. $15 AUD.

245. Mystery, John (1938). John Mystery's Camp Fire Hour [Adventure Castle: Another John Mystery Children's Speciality]. Sydney: Publicity Press. 64 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, thick card cover (stapled), black & white drawings (some full-page), edge piece missing one page (not affecting text, repaired), cover little scuffed & marked (few tiny dents), pages lightly toned, edges little fixed, edgewear (notably spine), owner's rubber stamp. A delightful collection of illustrated children's stories: The Ghost of the Castle - Fair Fortune - Janet, Queen of the Gems - Mana, the Indian Girl - The Indian Bride (long poem) - Tale of the Weathercock - To Traitor's Gate - The Giant's Christmas. Our Book No: 14979. $24 AUD.

246. Mystery, John (1943). John Mystery's Magic Land with the Woolly Sisters Pearl and Plain Jane [Cover title: John Mystery's Magic Land]. Sydney: Lonsdale & Bartholomew. Unnum 48 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, edgewear, owner's written name & address. A collectible illustrated collectible children's fantasy story. Muir 5279. Rear cover: "A Lonsdale & Bartholomew Children's Speciality". Our Book No: 16118. $30 AUD.

247. Mystery, John (1947). John Mystery's Why Birds Sing [Laugh and Learn with Bookie Worm]. Sydney: Publicity Press. Unnum 12 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, card cover, stapled, black & white & colour drawings, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, late 1940s, Trove catalogue.) Children's picture story, told in verse, about why birds sing - they are really fairies ! Our Book No: 16570. $25 AUD.

248. Naiura (2006). Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime (Reprint ed). Sydney: Bartel Publications. 44 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, patterned endpapers, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Authentic Aboriginal fables as told by the author's grandmother. The large full-colour drawings make this a delightful children's picture story for any child, or adult interested in collecting Aboriginal fables. ISBN: 1876206195. Our Book No: 25080. $18 AUD.

249. Nel, Philip (2005). Dr. Seuss: American Icon (1st p/b ed). New York: Continuum. 301 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good plus condition, black & white photos. A biography and evaluation one of the most influential authors and artists of the 20th century: Theodor Seuss Geisel, best known as Dr. Seuss. The author looks at his poetry, politics, art, marketing, and place in the popular imagination. A wonderful book for everyone who knows and loves his wonderful children's stories. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 0826417086. Our Book No: 21753. $15 AUD.

250. Nelson, Thomas (1894). Children's Treasury of Pictures and Stories 1894. London: Thomas Nelson and Sons. 128 pp. Hardback small wide octavo, good condition, colour pictorial cover, black & white drawings (many full-page), front free flyleaf removed, endpapers little toned, edgewear & spinewear, owner's rubber stamp. An early issue of an illustrated annual series books for children, containing short stories and verse. First story: Little Jack and What a "Sunbeam" Did for Him. Rear cover: Greedy Puppies, in verse by H. M. Whitlaw. Our Book No: 4273. $20 AUD.

251. Newton, T. (1982). The New Game of the Mansion of Bliss: In Verse [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 pp. Paperback very small, very good plus condition, folio (very large) folded colour game sheet (superior cloth) loosely inserted, pictorial cardboard sleeve, all in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a children's game and instruction booklet (both fitted into a facsimile pictorial cardboard sleeve), originally published by W. & T. Darton (map-seller), London, in 1810. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16939. $25 AUD.

252. Nicholson, John (1995). Gold! The Fascinating Story of Gold in Australia (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner little creased front cover, minor edgewear corners. This survey for children and young adults is full of people and places, adventures and dangers, successes and failures. Looks at: the gold rushes, working conditions, life on the goldfields, food and cooking, women and children, the Eureka Stockade, Lasseter's Reef, environmental impact. ISBN: 1863737863. Our Book No: 30329. $15 AUD.

253. Nicholson, John (2007). Cedar, Seals and Whaling Ships (1st ed) [Transport, Trade and Travel in Australia 1788 - 1830s]. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, minimal cancelled EX-LIBRARY, very good condition, colour drawings, bookplate front flyleaf. In this second book in this series, the award-winning author describes the early days of white settlement, and the first attempts to make Australia a trading nation. Merchants did a roaring trade in sealskins, whale oil and timber, until there were almost no seals, whales or cedar trees left. What could they sell to the world that would not be used up so quickly? This book is suitable for school history projects. (Bookplate of Kerry White, children's bibliographer.). ISBN: 9781741750034. Our Book No: 27449. $15 AUD.

254. Nicol, W. D. (1944). Handwork Suggestions for Primary Schools (1st ed). Melbourne: Education Department of Victoria. 88 pp. Paperback wide thin octavo, thin card covers, stapled pamphlet (staples lightly rusted), good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear, covers little faded, tiny piece missing top edge front cover, tiny tear top edge first few pages, lightly scuffed front cover, edges lightly toned. This book has many craft ideas that can be used by the teacher to plan projects that the children can do themselves with a little help if needed. Our Book No: 25643. $15 AUD.

255. Norman, Lilith; Young, Noela (illustrator) (1999). Grandpa. Sydney: Margaret Hamilton Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, tables, colour drawings, spine & corners front cover & few pages little creased, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a young boy named Blake and his Grandfather. He remembers the good things about his Grandfather after his death. The large colourful life like drawings and easy-to-read text will interest children of any age. ISBN: 1876289244. Our Book No: 29716. $15 AUD.

256. O'Harris, Pixie (1982). The Pixie O Harris Fairy Book: Stories and Verse. Adelaide: Rigby Limited. 63 pp. Paperback quarto, two dustjackets, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), stapled (rust marks about staples), black & white & single-colour drawings, colour drawing tipped-in (jacket & frontispiece), minor edgewear, otherwise intact and excellent. Facsimile edition, originally published in 1925. Stories and verse by Lynette Yardley, Gwen M. Cock, Eva Lawton and Pixie O. Harris. Illustrated in colour, wash and line, by Pixie O Harris. Has two dustjackets. The top dustjacket is plain (small edge tear). The bottom black dustjacket (with flaps) is fixed to cover at spine (gilt lettering, with tipped-in colour plate). ISBN: 0727016016. Our Book No: 3831. $50 AUD.

257. O'Harris, Pixie; McVittty, Walter (foreword) (1983). Was It Yesterday? The Autobiography of Pixie O'Harris (1st ed). Adelaide: Rigby. 119 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white & colour illustrations, black & white text-photos, slight foxing reverse side jacket (little faded, minor edgewear, top edge lightly creased), spine ends slightly rubbed, minimal foxing front free flyleaf, sticker mark rear flap reverse side. The autobiography of Australia's best-known and well-loved children's book author and illustrator. This fascinating book which is illustrated by examples of her work over the past 60 years will delight the many generations of Australians who have been brought up on her books. An appendix lists the books written and illustrated by her. This is a very special book for anyone who loves her books or wants to learn about her life. ISBN: 0727018140. Our Book No: 29290. $25 AUD.

258. O'Neill, Everlyn (1991). Washing Mr Blob (1st ed). Melbourne: Lothian Publishing. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, colour drawings (mostly full-page), few tiny spots one page, minor creases few pages. Written by an practising artist and craftsperson. This is the Australian author's first children's book. Tommy, his sister, his father and the family dog, Mr Blob, have indeed had a very busy day. This very special book is a story of catastrophe told with charm and humour. The bright large illustrations will delight all ages. ISBN: 0850914663. Our Book No: 26844. $20 AUD.

259. O'Sullivan, Dudsy (2006). The Hair-raising Adventures of Juniper Jasper (1st ed). Sydney, Allambie Heights: New Frontier Publishing. 204 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minimal edgewear. This children's book is an exciting fun-filled adventure for ages 8-12. Juniper Jasper is trying to discover the world's first cure for baldness. ISBN: 1921042508. Our Book No: 26976. $20 AUD.

260. Oakley, Graham (1978). The Church Mouse (Reprint ed). London: Macmillan Children's. Unnum 36 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A charming story about Arthur the church mouse, and Sampson the church cat. Rediscover this heart-warming children's tale, in this first book in the classic series. ISBN: 0333235762. Our Book No: 10397. $15 AUD.

261. Odgers, Sally Farrell; Laroche, Sandra (illustrator) (1987). Angie the Brave (1st ed). Sydney, Glebe: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, spine little creased, minor edgewear. This charming children's story, told in rhyming verse by the author, is beautifully illustrated in line and water colour wash by Sandra Laroche. Angie has many adventures to fill her day. ISBN: 0949183156. Our Book No: 23736. $10 AUD.

262. Opie, Iona; Opie, Peter (1980). A Nursery Companion (1st ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press (OUP). 128 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, top corners boards little bumped, few tiny dents edges boards, minor edgewear jacket (small closed tear), written & dated dedication. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book, the celebration of an epoch, brings together the contents of many of the early years of the 19th century in children's books. There are classics like "The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard", "The History of the House that Jack Built", and the traditional tale of the "Old Woman and her Pig". The earliest known collection of limericks is reprinted in full for the first time, and the collection that was the inspiration for Lear to write his 'nonsenses'. ISBN: 0192122134. Our Book No: 28088. $28 AUD.

263. Orr, Stewart; Brymer, John (1909). Gammon and Spinach. London, Glasgow & Dublin: Blackie & Son. 104 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, good condition, red cloth spine, pictorial board cover (soiled, considerable edgewear, rear cover very scuffed), grey endpapers, full-page colour drawings, first few & last few pages foxed (otherwise minimal internally), small edge tears, scuffing few pages, written & dated dedication. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. (Estimated date, 1909, written dedication.) A scarce collectible children's picture book, verses by John Brymer, drawings by Stewart Orr. Consists of a series of vignettes (4-line verse) with colour picture on facing page, separated from the next pair by two blank pages. Our Book No: 16431. $200 AUD.

264. Outhwaite, Annie R.; Peterson, Georgette (music); Outhwaite, Ida S. (illustrator) (1924). Australian Songs for Young and Old [Imperial Edition 335: Plate A.P.K.7072]. Melbourne, Adelaide, Bendigo: Allan & Co. 28 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, good condition, music scripts, full-page black & white drawings, inside covers foxed, minor creasing & foxing, edgewear, string binding, rubber stamp. Delightful collectible book children's picture book of sheet music, verse and illustrations by the two Outhwaite sisters. Dedication page to Lady Northcote. The nine verses with sheet music are: Gobble wobbles - A little Aboriginee [sic] - Mother sea - Baby bear - Catching birds - Goldilocks - A strayed sunbeam - Autumn wind - Good night. (Estimated date, 1924. Muir 6339. Imperial edition bottom of front cover. Three shillings printed price. Plate number bottom corner rear cover. Originally published by George Robertson, 1907.). Our Book No: 17685. $150 AUD.

265. Outhwaite, Annie R.; Peterson, Georgette (music); Rentoul-Outhwaite, Ida S. (illustrator) (1924). Bush Songs of Australia for Young and Old [Imperial Edition 336: Plate A.P. K 7337]. Melbourne, Adelaide, Bendigo, Geelong: Allan & Co. 36 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, good condition, red coloured cover (red, orange & black pictorial), music scripts, full-page black & white drawings, string binding, top corner front cover thinned, otherwise minor creasing & foxing, ink stain rear cover, edgewear, rubber stamp. Delightful collectible book children's picture book of sheet music, verse and illustrations by the two Outhwaite sisters. Dedication page to Melba. The eight verses with sheet music are: Bell bird - Little mia mia - Kookaburra (laughing jackass) - Moonboat - Billy tea - 'Way back - Kangaroo song - Fairy fleet. Advert for two companion songbooks at rear. (Estimated date, 1924. Muir 6347. Imperial edition bottom of front cover. Three shillings printed price (pencil annotation as 3/6). Plate number bottom corner rear cover. Originally published by George Robertson, 1910.). Our Book No: 17688. $135 AUD.

266. Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul; Rees, Bob; Rees, Vic; Dixon, David V. (Musical Adaptation and Arrangement) (1945). Musical Nursery Rhymes Picture Book: To Sing and Play with the Watcher-Bird (De luxe ed). Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd / V. B. Harmony Hits. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback large quarto (28.6 x 22.8 cm), thick card cover card cover, good condition, black cloth spine (covers spiral binding), full-page colour drawings, corners creased & worn, edgewear. Illustrated by Rentoul (eight full-page colour pictures). Sheet music for: Little Nut Tree; A Frog He Would a-Wooing Go; Jack and Jill; Mary Mary Quite Contrary; Curly-Locks; Hey Diddle Diddle; Old Woman in a Shoe; Piggy Went to Market. Musical adaptation & arrangement by Rees, Rees & Dixon. Our Book No: 15679. $50 AUD.

267. Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul; Outhwaite, Grenbry (1923). The Little Fairy Sister (1st ed). London: A. & C. Black. 92 + 4 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, very good condition, quarter-bound (blue cloth spine, pictorial paper boards, title vignette from cover), black & white & colour plates, adverts at rear, bottom edge pages untrimmed, frontispiece colour plate laid down on rear of prelim page, rebacked (retaining original spine & title label & front pictorial endpapers), new rear endpapers, pages faintly toned, edgewear corners & fore-edge covers, owners written name & date. First edition. A classic children's story of Bridget's adventures among the wee (fairy) people, meeting a dragon-fly, kookaburra and lizard. (A neatly repaired volume lacking foxing, not original cloth, complete internally with 16 plates, 8 in colour. Sticker inside rear cover, Corvina bookbinders, Burwood, Melbourne. Owner's written name dated 1927.). Our Book No: 17341. $290 AUD.

268. Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul; Rentoul, Annie; McVittty, Walter (foreword) (2003). Elves and Fairies (3rd selected ed). Melbourne: Lothian Books. 74 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour full-page drawings, faint foxing top edge, minor edgewear. Verses by Annie R. Rentoul about fairies, with beautiful illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. This Australian children's classic was originally published by Lothian in 1916. The beautiful drawings and whimsical verse bring these elves and fairies to life again in this edition. ISBN: 0734405588. Our Book No: 29277. $30 AUD.

269. Page, Michael; Ingpen, Robert (illustrator) (1984). The Great Bullocky Race (1st ed). Melbourne: Hill of Content. 55 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, spine lightly faded, light foxing bottom edge last few pages. This children's picture story is about Donald MacDonald and his daughter Alice the girl bullocky, and Foxy Murphy and his son Young Wally, who had a bullock race between Swan Hill on the River Murray and the seaport of Robe in South Australia. The story of their adventures as they and their bullock teams contested the longest bullock race ever run in Australia. ISBN: 0855721391. Our Book No: 27824. $15 AUD.

270. Page, Nick; Bicknell, Joanna; Hutchinson, Tim (Illustrator) (2013). Mouseton Abbey: The Missing Diamond (1st ed). Hertfordshire: Make Believe Ideas. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback wide quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket. Children’s picture story based on Downton Abbey TV series. It is Cheesemas at Mouseton Abbey. The Mouseton family pass around their most precious treasure - the Great Big Cheesy Diamond and everyone gets to make a wish. This year the Diamond is missing, and Lord Mouseton and his helpers have to search for it. Will they find it in time? The charming illustrations will delight any age. ISBN: 9781782356141. Our Book No: 30024. $20 AUD.

271. Park, Ruth; Blakely, Zelma (illustrator) (1969). Nuki and the Sea Serpent (1st ed). [London]: Longmans Young Books. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, cancelled EX-LIBRARY, good condition, black & white & brown illustrations, wear & rubbing spine ends & edges, slight loss & tiny hole fore-edge, covers lightly rubbed, spine edges little rubbed, library marks, internally very good. A children's picture story about a Maori boy named Nuki who told stories that frightened the people of his village. One day he met a Sea Serpent who taught the village people to enjoy Nuki's stories. The beautiful illustrations help to bring this Maori tale to life. ISBN: 0582152550. Our Book No: 27419. $13 AUD.

272. Park, Ruth; Niland, Deborah (illustrator) (1991). James (1st ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (rear cover creased, closed tear top corner rear cover). This children's picture story is about a boy named James who travels to school by ferry. One day, the ferry breaks down, and he decides to walk across the water to school. This charming story celebrates his childhood innocent belief that he can do anything - if he thinks he can. ISBN: 0670824267. Our Book No: 28573. $15 AUD.

273. Parker, K. Langloh; Cunningham, Walter (illustrator); Farrer, Vashti (adapted by) (1985 (1975)). Tales of the Dreamtime: Selected from Australian Legendary Tales (Reprint ed) [Young Australia Series]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (few single-colour), illustrated endpapers, top corner title page creased, minimal spotty foxing few pages, edges, rubber stamp front pastedown. These wonderful Aboriginal folk tales include: How the sun was made, The fire-makers, The rain-maker Wirinum, A legend of the flowers, Bohra the kangaroo, and The black swans. The colour illustrations bring the stories to life. Suitable for older readers. ISBN: 0207146128. Our Book No: 28965. $10 AUD.

274. Paterson, A. B.; Niland, Kilmeny (illustrator) (2013). Clancy of the Overflow (Reprint ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Press. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour illustrations (most full-page), minor edgewear, reader creases along spine, bottom corners front & rear cover creased. Artist Kilmeny Niland captured Clancy both as he may have been and as we imagine he was, blending him into his natural environment and contrasting his lifestyle with that of the dirt, dust and noise of the city. This very readable children's picture book of Banjo Paterson's classic poem and Niland's paintings will fascinate and entertain all ages. ISBN: 9781741697131. Our Book No: 29741. $18 AUD.

275. Paterson, A. B. (Banjo); Wilson, Mark (illustrator) (2015). We're All Australians Now (1st ed). Sydney: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, colour & black & white & single-colour drawings, spine ends little rubbed. In 1915, Australia's much-loved bush poet Banjo Paterson wrote, as an open letter to the troops, a poem he titled 'We're All Australians Now'. In this beautifully illustrated children's picture book, award-winning illustrator Mark Wilson brings the spirit of the poem to life, in memory of those who fought in World War 1 (WW1). Suggested reading: Primary School age. ISBN: 9780732296476. Our Book No: 29742. $20 AUD.

276. Pease, Donald E. (2010). Theodor Seuss Geisel (Reprint ed) [Lives and Legacies Series]. Oxford: Oxford University Press (OUP). 178 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-illustrations, minor edgewear jacket (reverse side faintly foxed). A biography and appraisal of one of the most influential children's authors and artists of the 20th century: Theodor Seuss Geisel, best known as Dr. Seuss. The author looks at the American's poetry, politics, art, marketing, and place in the popular imagination. The book also contains many of Dr. Seuss's lesser-known illustrations, including college drawings, insecticide ads, and wartime political cartoons. A wonderful book for everyone who knows and loves his wonderful children's stories. ISBN: 9780195323023. Our Book No: 29306. $16 AUD.

277. Penney, Ian (illustrator); Trust, National (1998). The National Trust ABC. London: National Trust (Enterprises) Ltd. Unnum 30 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (spine creased). This charming collection of illustrations goes through the alphabet, with each object set at a well-known National Trust property in Britain. Hidden within each picture is a National Trust acorn. A fun and educational way to learn the alphabet. ISBN: 0707802598. Our Book No: 28737. $15 AUD.

278. Philip, Neil; Underhill, Henry (illustrator) (1986). Drakestail Visits the King: A Magic Lantern Fairy Tale (1st ed) [Magic Lantern Fairy Tale]. London: William Collins. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, little black texta top edge. This is the children's picture story of how Drakestail lent his money to the King, and then went to court to ask for it back. The story is full of humour and drama, and is perfect to read aloud. The vivid illustrations are taken from hand-painted glass slides, made by Henry Underhill in the 1890s for his magic lantern shows. They add a special charm to this simple nursery tale, retold by Neil Philip. ISBN: 0001831585. Our Book No: 29497. $15 AUD.

279. Piper, Watty; Sanderson, Ruth (illustrator) (1981). The Little Engine that Could (Reprint ed). New York: Platt & Munk. 39 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial cover, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, worn spine ends, few dents bottom edge, edgewear corners. A beautiful classic story retold by Watty Piper. This well-loved book will delight young and old. ISBN: 0448473739. Our Book No: 24547. $15 AUD.

280. Pirani, Leila (1945). Little Hans of Holland. Melbourne: Ramsay Ware Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, card cover, stapled, good plus condition, colour drawings, edgewear spine & corners, rubber bookshop stamp. Delightful children's picture story about Hans, a boy gardener from Holland. He tends the garden in a big house in Australia, accompanied by his garden animal friends. He discovers a way to travel back to Holland to revisit childhood memories. (Estimated date, 1945, Trove catalogue. Muir 6015.). Our Book No: 14805. $30 AUD.

281. Poole, Philippa; Gouldthorpe, Peter (illustrator); Turner, Ethel (poem) (1988). Walking to School (1st ed). Sydney: William Collins / Anne Ingram Books. Unnum 23 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, colour drawings, tiny spot title page. A children's picture book (an illustrated poem by Ethel Turner) about a young boy's first day walking to school by himself. ISBN: 073224806X. Our Book No: 26942. $15 AUD.

282. Potter, Beatrix (1989). The World of Beatrix Potter (12 Books, Box Set). London: Frederick Warne. Each: 60 pp. Each book: Hardback very small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minimal edgewear. In square box (15.5 x 12.0 x 11.5 cm), good condition, pictorial cover & sides (little bubbled & toned & rubbed), metal clasp (little rusted), minor edgewear. Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. A boxed collection of 12 booklets of Beatrix Potter's classic illustrated children's stories about Peter Rabbit. The original and authorised editions. New editions from the original watercolours. ISBN: 0723251665. Our Book No: 17338. $60 AUD.

283. Praeger, S. Rosamond (S. R.) (1903). How They Went to School. London, Glasgow & Dublin: Blackie & Son. Unnum 104 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, red cloth pictorial cover (rebacked, minimally flecked), full-page colour drawings, french-fold pages (fore-edge uncut, blank pages in between), rear page torn & repaired, minor foxing & marks edges, minor edgewear. First edition. A scarce early Blackie children's picture story (professionally repaired). Kitty and Hal didn't mean to be late for school, but so many distractions happened on the way. This is the scarce printing of the first edition possessing a red cloth cover (most known copies have a tan cover). Delightful colour woodcut drawings, with text on the facing page. Prager was an Irish illustrator and sculptor. Our Book No: 17005. $200 AUD.

284. Priceman, Marjorie (2001). My Nine Lives by Clio. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks / Simon & Schuster. Unnum 42 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, watercolour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This book purports to the journal or diary of a cat recounting all of the nine lives she has lived and her remarkable effect on history, beginning in Mesopotamia in 300 B.C and culminating in Wisconsin in 1995. The beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read text makes this a book for all ages. Marjorie Priceman who is a well-known illustrator and writer. ISBN: 0689846703. Our Book No: 25983. $12 AUD.

285. Prince, Alison (1998). Hans Christian Andersen: The Fan Dancer. London: Allison & Busby. 401 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, light foxing top edge, few light marks front flyleaf, light foxing inside covers, faint toning pages, minor edgewear. Biography of the controversial Danish author of children's fairy tales. The author’s well-researched biography brings new light to the story of Hans Christian Anderson’s complex difficult life. ISBN: 0749004789. Our Book No: 30396. $18 AUD.

286. Prince, Pamela; Zaid, Barry (designer) (1990). Toyland: Classic Illustrations of Children and Their Toys. New York: Harmony Books. 45 pp. Hardback small square, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), red cloth cover, colour paintings, few minor creases jacket. Combines prose and poetry with old paintings and illustrations that depict children and their toys. Some of the illustrations are from early 1900s to late 1920s. ISBN: 0517576198. Our Book No: 20169. $10 AUD.

287. Printing, Offset (1944). The Giant Book of Speed [OPC Series A88]. Sydney, Waterloo: Offset Printing Coy. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback folio (very large format), card cover, good plus condition, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, edgewear, written & dated dedication, owner's written name. (Estimated date: 1944, Trove catalogue, or 1946, date of written dedication). Colourful large-format children's picture book about speed, Artwork signed T.H.R. at end. Our Book No: 12227. $15 AUD.

288. Printing, Offset (1944). The Giant Book of Ships [OPC series A89]. Sydney, Waterloo: Offset Printing Coy. Unnum 16 pp. Paperback folio (very large format), card cover, good plus condition, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, edgewear, written & dated dedication, owner's written name. (Estimated date, 1944, Trove catalogue, or 1946, date of written dedication.) Colorful large-format children's picture book about the history of ships. Our Book No: 12228. $15 AUD.

289. Rees, Leslie; Hutchings, illustrator (1971). Digit Dick and the Lost Opals. Sydney: Paul Hamlyn. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback folio, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's picture story. One of Digit Dick's adventures in Central Australia, here teamed up with Aboriginal friend Wirra. Incorporates distinctive Australian themes such as harsh outback, goannas, kangaroos, and the Flying Doctor. ISBN: 0600070395. Our Book No: 13936. $20 AUD.

290. Rentoul, Annie; Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul (illustrator) (1984). The Lady of the Blue Beads. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 90 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (some full-page), full-page colour drawings, pale pink cover design jacket (spine faintly faded, top edge little creased), few faint marks board cover, minor edgewear. Classic story for young adults about adventures on Coconut-Ice Island, originally published in 1908. Contains revised illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite not previously published. ISBN: 0207149453. Our Book No: 3629. $25 AUD.

291. Rentoul, Annie; Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul (illustrator) (1987). The Lady of the Blue Beads (Reissue, reprint ed). Sydney: Cornstalk / Angus & Robertson. 90 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (some full-page), full-page colour drawings, pale blue jacket design (sticker mark reverse side), minimal edgewear. Classic story for young adults about adventures on Coconut-Ice Island, originally published in 1908. Contains revised illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite not previously published. ISBN: 0207149453. Our Book No: 3832. $30 AUD.

292. Robinson, Roland; Bancroft, Bronwyn (illustrator); Mumbulla, Percy (related) (1996). The Whalers. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, base spine lightly & top corner cover tips lightly rubbed. This children's picture book comes directly from the oral storytelling tradition. Collected by Roland Robertson. Tells, in the lyrical voice of Aboriginal Percy Mumbulla, of the life and times of Percy's old seafaring uncle. New power is given to the story by the illustrations of Bronwyn Bancroft, which reinforce the wonder and excitement of the special relationship between orca and whaler. Suitable for older children. ISBN: 0207184844. Our Book No: 27478. $17 AUD.

293. Rossetti, Christina G.; Hughes, Arthur (illustrator) (1982). Sing-song: A Nursey-Rhyme Book [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 132 pp. Hardback small, very good plus condition, blue cloth cover (gilt pictures & lettering), black & white drawings (including frontispiece), all edges gilt, tissue guards (loosely inserted), in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a classic children's nursery rhyme book, originally published by George Routledge, London, in 1872. A collection of 1 or 2-page nursery rhymes, each headed by a drawing. Both poet and illustrator belonged to the pre-Raphaelite art movement, which believed in realistic portrayal of nature. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16966. $35 AUD.

294. Rothwell, Jo; Rothwell, Bryce (illustrator) (2007). My Great Ocean Road Adventure (1st ed) [My Adventure]. Warburton, VIC: Rothwell Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creasing spine, minor edgewear, owner's written name. Australian children's picture story. After finding a message in a bottle, Harry and his wombat Nelly follow their quest on the most amazing journey along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. ISBN: 9780975723043. Our Book No: 25001. $15 AUD.

295. Routledge, George (1982). The Dog's Dinner Party [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback quarto, card cover, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, interleaved blank pages, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a classic children's story from Routledge's Shilling Toy Books series (as listed on rear cover). Originally published by George Routledge, London, 1876. A story about dogs having a party. The story is in large simple text, and the colour illustrations are full-page (the centre one being spread over two pages). Interleaved are some blank pages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 17001. $35 AUD.

296. Rudd, Elizabeth; Vere Boyle, Eleanor (illustrator) (1988). Beauty and the Beast (Reprint ed) [Golden Classics]. London: Hutchinson Children's. Unnum 21 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, spine ends lightly bumped, minor edgewear jacket (small mark reverse side, rear cover creased, tiny tear). This charming children's picture book re-tells the story of Beauty and the Beast in a captivating text and beautiful, vivid paintings. In 1875, the Victorian artist, Eleanor Vere Boyle produced the illustrations to go with this best-loved story that has become a classic. This story with reproductions of the beautiful illustrations appear in this new edition with an enchanting new text rewritten for modern children. ISBN: 0091727138. Our Book No: 28094. $10 AUD.

297. Ruurs, Margriet; Badr, Nizar Ali (illustrator) (2016). Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey: In Arabic and English (1st ed). Brisbane, St Lucia: University of Queensland Press (UQP). Unnum 24 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, no jacket, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This beautiful story is illustrated by Syrian artist Nizar Ali Babr using stones to create the people in the author's thoughtful story. About Rama and her family who are forced to leave behind in Syria everything they know and love. With only what they can carry on their backs, they set out to find refuge in Europe. This very special book includes the story of the artist. ISBN: 9780702259739. Our Book No: 30388. $30 AUD.

298. Sabates, illustrator (1965). Percy Pig's Glasses. London: Sandle's. Unnum 8 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, card cover, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, faint tide marks & toning inside covers (previous water contact now dry), pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1960s, similar item by illustrator in British Library catalogue.) A scarce children's picture story, not listed in British Library online catalogue. Our Book No: 7077. $80 AUD.

299. Sanitarium (1946). The Sanitarium Children's Abbreviated Australian Encyclopaedia (1st ed). [Sydney]: Sanitarium Health Food Company. Unnum 72 pp. Paperback quarto, fair condition only, card covers (little foxed, rear cover stained), stapled, small black & white drawings, colour cards pasted in (some with faint browning on adjacent page), large colour frontispiece pasted in, pages toned, spine & edges little torn (archival tape repairs), edgewear, otherwise complete and scarce. First edition. This children’s encyclopedia and dictionary contains spaces for pasting in colour cards from Sanitarium cereal packets. Mainly nature, famous people and large towns and cities. Only a short paragraph on Aborigines. A scarce complete set with all 60 pasted-in cards. (One-page small folded brochure loosely inserted & repaired, producing browned patch centre pages.). Our Book No: 17460. $30 AUD.

300. Saxby, Claire; Lord, Jeremy (illustrator) (2016). Meet: Weary Dunlop (New ed) [Meet Series]. Sydney: Penguin Random House Australia. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, card covers, very good plus condition, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. This is the true story for children of the Australian Army surgeon Weary Dunlop, and how during World War 2, his bravery and compassion helped to save the lives and bolster the spirits of fellow prisoners of war (POWs) on the Thai-Burma Railway. The illustrations will appeal to all ages. ISBN: 9780857985873. Our Book No: 29988. $14 AUD.

301. Sendak, Maurice (1989). Caldecott and Co.: Notes on Books andPictures. London: Reinhardt Books / Viking / Penguin Books. 214 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), minor edgewear jacket (light foxing, few tiny chips), faint foxing edges. Essays about children's literature (picture books) by the author of the famous picture book "Where the Wild Things Are". Topics range from George Macdonald, Beatrix Potter and Randolph Caldecott, to Margot Zemach, Harriet Pincus and Edward Ardizzone, and to Walt Disney, Mother Goose and Hans Christian Anderson. The author voices his deeply held opinions about every aspect of the world of the picture book. ISBN: 1871061067. Our Book No: 26061. $15 AUD.

302. Small, Mary; Ingpen, Robert (illustrator) (1981). Night of the Muttonbirds (1st ed). Sydney: Methuen. 71 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as published, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, edges lightly foxed, tiny scuff base spine, pages faintly toned. First edition. A young boy named Matthew returns home to Cape Barren Island in Bass Strait. He has to choose between tradition and a reluctance to kill. Based on a true story. In March the families of Cape Barren go '"birding" as they have done for generations. A chance encounter with a conservationist, who has been banding birds on the islands for years, brings Matthew to a turning point in his life. This book and the people in it is based on fact, but the characters are fictitious. Suitable for older children. ISBN: 0454002297. Our Book No: 16885. $15 AUD.

303. Snell, Danny (2015). Seagull (1st ed). Adelaide: Working Title Press. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minimal edgewear. A charming children's picture story about a seagull named Seagull who loved to fly. One day, Seagull got caught in a fishing line, and her bird friends tried to help, but could only loosen it a little. A boy came along the beach and gently helped to untangle the mess a little, and this was enough to free Seagull. Seagull rested and next morning was able to do what Seagull liked best, flying. The easy-to-read text and bright large illustrations will delight all ages. Text and illustrations by Danny Snell. ISBN: 9781921504815. Our Book No: 30386. $20 AUD.

304. Starke, Ruth; Holfeld, Greg (illustrator) (2008). Captain Congo and the Crocodile King (1st ed). Adelaide, Kingswood: Working Title Press. 46 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, spine ends little rubbed. Children's picture story in which an anthropologist searching for the legendary Treasure House of the Queen of Sheba is missing, and Captain Congo and his pint-sized assistant Pug are sent by the agency to Abyssinia to find him. This book is suitable for primary school age. ISBN: 9781876288914. Our Book No: 26908. $18 AUD.

305. Steggall, Stephany Evans (2004). Can I Call You Colin?: The Authorised Biography of Colin Thiele (1st ed). Sydney: New Holland. 448 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, minimal edgewear. A well-researched and evocative account of Colin's life. He has contributed so much to Australian literature and culture. This wonderful book talks about Colin's warm character, resilient spirit and myriad achievements. This is an entertaining and uplifting monograph on the life and times, humour and humanity of Colin Thiele, a remarkable Australian. ISBN: 1741101425. Our Book No: 21528. $20 AUD.

306. Stroud, Patricia; Potter, Bruce (illustrator) (2003). Caesar: The Anzac Dog (1st ed). Auckland: HarperCollins. 39 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, single-colour drawings, minor edgewear corners, remainder mark bottom edge. This is a wonderful story based on the very special mascot named Caesar who rescued wounded soldiers from the hell that was No-Man's-Land at the battle of the Somme, France, during WW1. The author is the daughter of Ida, who was the niece of Caesar's handler, and passed the stories onto her children and grandchildren. Caesar was the unsung Kiwi hero, and a little known aspect of the First World War. ISBN: 1869504593. Our Book No: 28291. $15 AUD.

307. Sturgis, Matthew; Mortimer, Anne (illustrator) (1994). Tosca's Christmas. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, copy 2. A children's picture story about a cat at Christmas. Tosca really wanted her very own Christmas present. ISBN: 0207186456. Our Book No: 9729A. $10 AUD.

308. Sundin-Wickman, Ulla (1967). Andreas in Kings Park (1st US ed). New York: Harcourt Brace & World. 30 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, green cloth spine, edges covers lightly rubbed, corners lightly worn, tiny scuff mark rear cover, tiny bump top edge rear cover. A children's picture story based in Sweden. A very special story about a boy and his dog named Ruff, and their many adventures. Our Book No: 23953. $18 AUD.

309. Sussman, Christel; Thiele, Herbert (illustrator) (1976). Billy Comes Home [Children's World Picture Story Books]. Sydney: Pergamon Press. 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, flyleaf top corner tip clipped, pencil impression marks rear page, minor edgewear. Australian edition of a beautiful children's picture story from Germany (originally published there in 1966). About a farmer and a very special relationship with his horse. A truly delightful story from children of all ages. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 0080210929. Our Book No: 20074. $10 AUD.

310. Testa, Fulvio (1982). If You Take a Pencil (1st ed). London / Melbourne: Andersen / Hutchinson of Australia. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor annotation rear pastedown, tiny dent front cover. First edition. A very special counting book for children showing the many things that can be drawn with a pencil. The easy-to-read text and large full-colour full-page illustrations will delight children of all ages. ISBN: 0862640326. Our Book No: 21844. $10 AUD.

311. Thiele, Colin (2010). The Australian ABC. Melbourne, Heatherton: Hinkler Books. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, as new condition, full-page colour drawings,. An Australian picture book, using Australian native animals to spell out the letters of the alphabet. The beautiful full-page colour drawings will delight children and adults. A very special book to have as part of any children's collection. ISBN: 9781741852875. Our Book No: 15483. $10 AUD.

312. Thiele, Colin; Hunnam, Lucinda (illustrator) (1990). Farmer Pelz's Pumpkins (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This Australian children's picture story about a farmer and his love of his farm and growing pumpkins will please children of all ages. The very colourful illustrations are delightful. SALE PRICE. ISBN: 0949183350. Our Book No: 20052. $10 AUD.

313. Thompson, Ann-Maree; Thompson, Jan (illustrator) (2013). Bizi the Musk Duck of Barren Box Swamp (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ann-Maree Thompson / Printed by Dashing Print. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, covers & spine little creased, minor edgewear corners, autograph (author's & illustrator's written dedications inside front cover). Shortlisted for Environment Award For Children's Literature. This beautiful book is about a Musk Duck named Bizi (Biziura Lobata), who becomes very upset when he finds that his swamp is dying. He sets about to save his home. Based on the true environmental success story of Barren Box Swamp near Griffith, New South Wales. A wonderful book for any age, and a great teacher resource. ISBN: 9780646904986. Our Book No: 29798. $30 AUD.

314. Thompson, Ray; Whitfield, Tania; Hudson, Jane (illustrator) (2011). The Adventures of Mavis the Tugboat and the Brisbane Floods. Sydney, Australia Square: Messenger Group Pty Ltd. 24 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page). The beautiful children's picture story is about a very special tugboat named Mavis who came to the rescue of the people of Brisbane when floods moved a piece of the walking path close to the Gateway Bridge. The life-like drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN: 9780980511253. Our Book No: 28105. $30 AUD.

315. Tidy, Samantha; Brecon, Connah (illustrator) (2005). The Flying Dream. Sydney: Department of Community Services, NSW. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour illustrations, spine lightly creased. This children's picture story is about two boys and how the older one copes with his mother's mental illness and drug taking. ISBN: 0731043642. Our Book No: 25171. $18 AUD.

316. Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher (1995). Counting on Calico (Reprint ed). Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, reader creases along spine, few creases covers, minor edgewear. This very special and delightful book features a Calico cat counting the many interesting things in her life. The author and illustrator has made a beautiful cat story come to life and it is educational too. The large life-like illustrations and easy-to-read text make this book suitable for any age. ISBN: 0881068624. Our Book No: 27842. $10 AUD.

317. Timmers, Leo (2010). Crow (1st Australian ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner rear cover creased, light creases internal pages, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a crow who wanted to make friends with the small birds. Everyone is afraid of him, so he tries to change his colour. The easy-to-read text and bright illustrations suits all ages. (Translated from the Dutch.). ISBN: 9780864618177. Our Book No: 28684. $15 AUD.

318. Treloar, Bruce (1984). Kim (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Fontana Picture Lions / Collins. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback oblong octavo, card covers, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a young girl living with her grandmother on an island in the South Pacific Ocean. The large colourful illustrations make her adventures seen very real. Text and illustrations by Treloar. ISBN: 000662040X. Our Book No: 19968. $10 AUD.

319. Trezise, Percy (1987). The Owl People (1st ed). Sydney: William Collins. Unnum 30 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, tiny rubbed patch front free flyleaf, spine little faded. First edition. A beautifully illustrated children's picture book (from Aboriginal mythology) about the white-faced owl and the red mopoke owl who were brothers, and with their two sisters were travelling north looking for their grandmother, the old mopoke woman. Along the way they have many adventures. ISBN: 0001844857. Our Book No: 27938. $30 AUD.

320. Trezise, Percy (1988). The Cave Painters (1st ed). Sydney: William Collins / Anne Ingram Books. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear, copy 2. First edition. Aboriginal picture story for children about a family who travel to visit their Mother's people, the Yalanji. The Yalanji lived in the red sandstone caves (where rock art is done) far away in the west, in a place called Quinkin Country. The beautiful drawings will delight children and adults. ISBN: 0732248086. Our Book No: 27240A. $25 AUD.

321. Trezise, Percy (1990). Lasca and Her Pups (1st p/b ed) [Picture Bluegum series]. Sydney: Collins/Angus & Robertson. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, light foxing edges, spine little faded, minor edgewear. Aboriginal picture story for children about a dingo and her pups who lived long ago during the Dreamtime. The large colourful drawings will delight any age. ISBN: 0207170037. Our Book No: 5765. $10 AUD.

322. Trezise, Percy (2015). The Owl People. Sydney: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 30 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A beautifully illustrated children's picture book (from Aboriginal mythology) about the white-faced owl and the red mopoke owl who were brothers, and with their two sisters were travelling north looking for their grandmother, the old mopoke woman. Along the way they have many adventures. ISBN: 9780207177033. Our Book No: 30041. $18 AUD.

323. Trickett, Joyce (1987). The Cattitudes of Chairman Miaow. Sydney: Spastic Centre of New South Wales. Unnum 48 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, beautiful colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. A beautifully illustrated book about an educated ginger cat. The rhymes that go with each drawing are just a purrfect way to appeal to all cat lovers, both children and adults alike. The author has had a versatile career including teaching speech and drama. This book is her gift to raise funds for the Spastic Centre. ISBN: 0959865756. Our Book No: 20363. $25 AUD.

324. Turlay Newberry, Clare (1968). April's Kittens. Mahwah, NJ: Troll Associates. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page black & white drawings, few light creases covers & pages, light creasing along spine (lightly faded), minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story that will appeal to any cat-lover. April lived in a tiny apartment in New York with her parents and her cat Sheeba. Sheeba had kittens and the family had to decide how many to keep. Our Book No: 24780. $10 AUD.

325. Turner, Ethel; Souter, D. H. (illustrator) (1900). Gum Leaves, with Oddments by Others (Variant ed). Sydney & Brisbane: William Brooks & Company. 220 pp. Hardback narrow octavo, no jacket, good plus condition, papered colour pictorial board covers (corners worn), recased with new black cloth spine & endpapers, black & white vignettes, adverts, pages & edges lightly toned, edgewear, written dedication inside front cover. The rarest and first book by novelist Ethel Turner, consisting of a miscellany of verse and prose. Some of the material had appeared previously in the "Town and Country Journal". Estimated date, 1900, Trove catalogue. Book adverts at rear. This is not the first edition, but the later variant edition of the same year, which has some poems omitted, and replaced by mock South African [Boer] War reports inserted, on pp. 67 / 68, 115 / 116, 161 / 162, 221. Written dedication reads: "To Betty, with love from Aunty Vall and Uncle Tom Boyd, June 1919". Our Book No: 14780. $750 AUD.

326. Turner, Gwenda (1998). The Pony Club (1st ed). Auckland: Penguin Books. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, poster inside rear cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear, sticker mark front cover. A delightful children's picture story from New Zealand about a day at the pony club. Lovely watercolour drawings. Includes pony poster. ISBN: 0140564373. Our Book No: 25105. $12 AUD.

327. Turner, Gwenda (2002). The Builder's Cat (Reprint ed). Auckland: Penguin Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, spine & bottom corner few pages little creased, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story about a builder's cat named Abraham who loves his days at work. This story is based on a real builder and his cat Abraham. Mr Couper and his jet black cat are well known around Christchurch, and the author wrote this story about them. ISBN: 0143519751. Our Book No: 24991. $12 AUD.

328. Twain, Mark; Blackman, Charles (illustrator) (1987). A Cat-tale (1st stated ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 47 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (including frontispiece), minor spotted foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear, slight impression front side). This charming book was written around 1880, and after 107 years of virtual neglect, this is the first ever full-scale presentation. The author wrote the story for his two children. It is about Catasauqua's beautiful family of catlings named Cattaraugus and Catiline and their adventures while their mother is trying to teach them about good living, music, books and education. The illustrations are by an internationally known artist who now lives in Australia. ISBN: 0868966940. Our Book No: 27965. $25 AUD.

329. Valentine (1945). A Holiday at the Seaside. City Not Stated: Publisher Not Stated, Valentine. 10 pp. Paperback narrow quarto, stapled pamphlet (novelty design, human shape), very good condition, colour & sepia (brown-coloured) drawings, minor edgewear, owner's written name. Estimated date, 1945. This novelty booklet has drawings that are similar in style (but not shape) to the book "A Holiday at the Seaside" by Penelope Malcolm, published by Valentine Publishing, Melbourne, 1940s (3 copies in the Trove catalogue). Our Book No: 14614. $80 AUD.

330. Van Garderen, Ilse (1993). Winter Bacon: The Story of a Little Pig (1st ed). Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour illustrations, minor edgewear. Everyone in Matya's family, including Ponti the sheepdog, has a job to do, but how can a little pig be useful around a farm? This is a delightful children's story with a very good ending. The author was born in Australia, but spent her childhood in the Netherlands. ISBN: 0949183865. Our Book No: 22952. $20 AUD.

331. Van Hemert, Colleen; Whitehead, jack (photographer) (1986). Casper to the Rescue (1st ed). Melbourne, Ashburton: Buttercup Books. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, minimal EX-LIBRARY, very good condition, colour photos (some full-page), top corners covers little bumped, small section cover top corner little faded. This delightful children's picture story is about Casper the Newfoundland dog who lived on a farm. Although he had a large dam to swim in, he also liked the paddling pool and the bath. One day, something happened to make Sue, his owner, very glad that Casper was such a strong swimmer. That was the day he met Greg, the lifeguard - and from that day, Casper's life changed. ISBN: 0949447471. Our Book No: 27417. $20 AUD.

332. Villa-Real, Ricardo; Bayes de Luna, Pilarin (illustrator); Taylor, Rene (translator) (1997). The Alhambra Told to Children (1st ed). Granada, Spain: Ediciones Miguel Sanchez. Unnum 38 pp. Paperback wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear & creasing. A story of Spanish history and legend (the Islamic palace in Granada), told by the grandfather to his three grandchildren and a small friend of theirs. One of the grandchildren wanted him to relate the story to other children, and this brief account was written. The many drawings will keep young minds busy for awhile. Translated from Spanish. ISBN: 8471690535. Our Book No: 28089. $10 AUD.

333. Wade, Jan (1988). Australian Flower Fairies (1st ed). Sydney: Horwitz Grahame. 46 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (little faded). First edition. Verse about fairies, plus background description of Australian flora. A delightful picture book for children of any age. ISBN: 0725311134. Our Book No: 27952. $20 AUD.

334. Wade, Jan (1997). Australian Flower Fairies (Reissue ed). Sydney: Murray Child & Company. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, as new condition, glossy colour drawings. Verse about fairies, plus background description of Australian flora. A delightful book for children of any age. ISBN: 0908048041. Our Book No: 22538A. $14 AUD.

335. Wade, Jan (illustrator) (2003). Nursery Rhymes for Young Australians. Sydney: Woollahra Sales & Imports / Murray David Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings. Australian children's picture book, based on traditional nursery rhymes, and with delightful Australian illustrated pictorial themes. ISBN: 1876553170. Our Book No: 3916. $12 AUD.

336. Wadler, Irving; Webb, Elizabeth (1955). Fun for Fiddlers: A Book of Theory Papers for Young Violinists [Plate 11909]. Boston: Boston Music Company. 28 pp. Paperback small folio, very good plus condition, card cover, stapled, minimal edgewear. The purpose is to impress upon new students of violin the fundamentals of music as related to the violin. Most other theory books refer to the piano keyboard, bass clef, etc., which may be foreign to the violin player. Materials and sheet music related to notation, rhythm, fingering, bowing and general music terminology are included. Our Book No: 17614. $20 AUD.

337. Wain, George (1949). The Adventures of Albert: Book 2: At School. London: Collins Clear-Type Press. 32 pp. Paperback, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, single-colour drawings, minor foxing edges, minor edgewear, minimal annotation (digit) one page. (Estimated date: 1949, Worldcat.) A school reader in the Albert and Alice Jenks series of four booklets. They have the flavour of a comic so as to encourage reading in youngsters. Our Book No: 10737. $10 AUD.

338. Waldron, Kevin (2014). Penny the Pirate (A Story that Screens Your Child's Vision). Sydney: OPSM Group Ltd / Saatchi & Saatchi. 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, map on endpapers. In plastic envelope with test kit. An innovative children's picture story that can be used as a prop for testing your child's vision. Comes in a plastic sleeve that includes a test kit (3D glasses, pirate eye patch, symbol key, spyglass and instruction booklet). ISBN: 9780646918396. Our Book No: 16978. $20 AUD.

339. Walker, Kate; Treloar, Bruce (illustrator) (1981). Marty Moves to the Country (Reprint ed). Sydney: Methuen. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, corners little bumped, minor edgewear, award sticker front cover. Australian children's picture story about Marty. He is a city boy, and when his parents move to the country he is lonely. And then one day, something very exciting and unexpected happens. Highly commended picture book of the year, by the Children's Book Council of Australia. ISBN: 0454002122. Our Book No: 3804. $10 AUD.

340. Wallace, Ivy L. (1955). Pookie Puts the World Right (Reprint ed). London: Collins Publishers for the Children. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, good plus condition, red cloth spine (repair), pictorial cover & endpapers, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, edge tears bottom edge most pages (archival repairs), minimal creasing some pages, little biro scribble rear endpaper, edgewear. Pookie (the rabbit with wings) sets out on another classic adventure. This time he has to fix the weather. The beautiful full-page illustrations will appeal to children of all ages. (Originally published in 1949.). ISBN: 1863884742. Our Book No: 17629. $50 AUD.

341. Wallace, Ivy L. (1955). Pookie (Reprint ed). London: Collins Publishers for the Children. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, colour pictorial cover & endpapers, red cloth spine (repair), full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, minimal foxing & creasing, edgewear. Pookie (the flying rabbit with wings) has many adventures. A girl called Belinda changed the small wings that he did not like into large wings. Pookie runs away from home, almost dies of a broken heart but finds love in a woodcutter's cottage. The charming drawings will suit all ages. (Eighth reprint of the first Pookie book. This classic children's picture story was originally published in 1946.). Our Book No: 17630. $80 AUD.

342. Walters, Celeste; Mullins, Patricia (illustrator) (2008). Only a Donkey (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Puffin Books / Penguin Books. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback quarto, as new condition, full-page colour drawings. A children's picture story about a very special donkey. The beautiful crayon and wash with photo montage bring the animals to life. This uplifting story of humility, courage and compassion weaves in the heroic Anzac legend of Simpson and his Donkey. ISBN: 9780734310125. Our Book No: 22995. $15 AUD.

343. Wand, Judy; Yerbury, Claire (illustrator) (1993). The Beef from Bullamakanka (1st ed). Maraylya, NSW: Dalhalla Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, thin card covers, very good condition, black & white drawings, light creasing spine, top corners little worn, minor edgewear. This very special children's book has tongue twisters and very interesting drawings which make it a lot of fun for any age. ISBN: 0646160788. Our Book No: 27991. $15 AUD.

344. Watson, Jane Werner; Sayles, William (illustrator) (1955). The First Golden Geography: A Beginner's Introduction to Our Worlds [A Little Golden Book]. Sydney: Golden Books. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback square, pictorial board cover, stapled spine (black & gilt strip), very good condition. The scarce Australian edition of this Little Golden book. Our Book No: 12752. $10 AUD.

345. Weninger, Brigitte; Tharlet, Eve (illustrator) (1996). Where Have You Gone, Davy? (1st ed). New York: North - South Books. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, full-page colour illustrations. Children's picture story. A beautifully illustrated story about a rabbit named Davy, who gets the blame for breaking his Mother's china bowl. He runs away, and has many frightening adventures. His Mother finds him and tells him who really owned up to the broken bowl; he returns home and learns the true meaning of sharing. A charming book for any age. Translated from the German. ISBN: 1558586644. Our Book No: 22105. $12 AUD.

346. Westall, Robert; Williams, Sophy (illustrator) (1995). The Witness (1st p/b ed). London: Macmillan. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A very special story about a golden she-cat exiled from Egypt. She finds suitable shelter to have her kittens, and it is there that she witnesses the birth of the baby Jesus. The warm and glowing colours make this a beautiful book for older children. ISBN: 0333637895. Our Book No: 24864. $10 AUD.

347. Whatley, Bruce; Smith, Rosie (1994). Whatley's Quest (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 42 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), pictorial cover, full-page colour illustrations, illustrated endpapers, minimal edgewear jacket. A children's picture story using the letters of the alphabet and illustrations to help you find as many words and ideas as you can. Hours of fun for all the family. From the prolific Australian writer and illustrator, Bruce Whatley, and his family. I think Skitty the dog is here as well. ISBN: 0207184917. Our Book No: 28658. $15 AUD.

348. Whatley, Bruce; Smith, Rosie (2001). Little White Dogs Can't Jump (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (many full-page), covers & spine faintly creased, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a dog named Smudge who could not jump into the car because his legs are so short. The family come up with a solution that suits Smudge and the family (especially Mum). Australian writer and illustrator. ISBN: 9780207198830. Our Book No: 28071. $10 AUD.

349. Whitcombe (1952). Mary Takes a Walk [Family Series no 3: Whitcombe's Story Books no 90]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. One day Mary goes for a walk and meets a horse, two dogs and three kittens. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. McLaren 90b: G3947 (estimated date, 1952). Our Book No: 16988. $20 AUD.

350. Whitcombe (1952). Mary's Pets [Family Series no 2: Whitcombe's Story Books no 89]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. Mary introduces her horse, her dog, and her cat. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. Our Book No: 16990. $20 AUD.

351. Whitcombe (1953). Rip Van Winkle (For Children 8 to 9 Years) [Whitcombe's story books, no 333 (G4067)]. Christchurch: Whitcombe & Tombs. 40 pp. Paperback small, green & sepia (brown-coloured) card cover, good plus condition, staples rusted, tide marks top corner near spine (no crinkled pages) (previous water contact now dry), bottom corners creased, corners little worn. (Publication date, 1953, McLaren catalogue.) Adaptation of the classic story by Washington Irving. Our Book No: 2949. $10 AUD.

352. Whitcombe (1955). Country Fun [Whitcombe's Story Books: Family Series of Reading Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 56 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, grey flexible pictorial cover (little marked), colour drawings, stapled (rusted staples), minimal foxing edges, spinewear, minor edgewear. A children's reader, stated as the fourth stage containing additional words, following on from "Family Fun" and "Holiday Fun" (rear cover). Different colour banner at bottom of page for each story. McLaren 159b: G4343 (estimated date, 1955, but cover is light blue rather than pink). No 159 in this series. Our Book No: 17420. $20 AUD.

353. Whitfield, J. M.; Lambert, G. W. (illustrator) (1912). The Spirit of the Bush Fire Series: Part I. Sydney: William Brooks & Company. 101 pp. Paperback small, thick card cover (green cloth spine), fair plus condition, black & white drawings (some full-page), school library rubber stamps, covers worn & soiled, spine ends worn, pages little foxed & marked, corner tips worn (few torn), old price marks. (Written name dated Nowra, 1912. Trove catalog states 1910s.) Part 1 of a three-part series of short stories (fairy tales) for children and young adults, written by Jessie M. Lambert (Mrs Owen Harris) and illustrated by George W. Lambert (incorrectly printed as C. W. Lambert). The short stories are: The Spirit of the Bush Fire; The Beaching of the Collaroy; The Mermaid's Ballroom; Microscopic Tim's Adventures (a series of eight stories with introduction). Our Book No: 14369. $15 AUD.

354. Whiticker, Michael (1983). Boinko the Billio and Other Children's Pieces for Piano [Allans Edition, no. 9620: Plate: B.9620]. Melbourne: Allans Music Australia. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, card cover, autograph (author's written & dated dedication), minor pencil annotation. The Australian composer was born in Gundagai, and has a degree from the NSW State Conservatorium of Music. Eleven pieces of sheet music: Boinko the billio - Speckled grasshoppers - Aliatan - Wien - Gliding - Blowering - Liu liex - Canonus littlus - Arles - Yellowin valley - Girls and trogs go out to play. Our Book No: 17140. $20 AUD.

355. Whitman (1950). Tatters. Sydney: Golden Press / Colourtone (Printer). 8 pp. Paperback narrow octavo, very good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, novelty edges (top edge wavy pattern, bottom corner rounded), edgewear, non-author written dedication. (Estimated date, 1950s, Trove catalogue. Originally published by Whitman, USA, 1949.) Delightful little children's book about the adventure a pet dog Tatters. Edges have an unconventional wavy (novelty) design. Our Book No: 23588. $20 AUD.

356. Whitmore, Adam; Poltrick Donato, Janice (illustrator) (1986). Max in Australia [Max the Cat]. Twickenham, MDX: Hamlyn. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback square octavo, pictorial cover, very good condition, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Max is a loveable marmalade cat with long, bushy whiskers and big furry paws. He is so handsome, but he is unhappy - he has no tail! He has left his home in London, travelled to America, India and now to Australia where he meets some very interesting animals indeed! Share his adventures in this beautifully illustrated children's picture story. ISBN: 0600311554. Our Book No: 4148. $10 AUD.

357. Whybrow, Ian; Birmingham, Christian (illustrator) (1999). A Baby for Grace (Reprint ed). London: Kingfisher Press. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, poster inside rear cover, colour drawings, top corner front flyleaf removed, faint foxing inside covers, minor edgewear corners, non-author written dedication. A charming children's picture story about a little girl named Grace who is waiting the birth of a baby brother or sister. Grace wanted to help but was too young to help with all the preparations for the new baby, and she could not explain how she felt. The beautiful life-like illustrations and poetic storytelling make this a wonderful book that is perfect to capture a special family moment. ISBN: 0753403765. Our Book No: 28956. $10 AUD.

358. Wild, Margaret; Blackwood, Freya (illustrator) (2009). Samuel and Saltitao. Cordova, Portugal: Editorial Caminho. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, top corner little bumped. Portuguese translation of the children's picture story "Harry & Hopper" (Omnibus, Gosford, 2009). Samuel and Saltitao his dog do everything together. At night, Saltibao sneaks past Dad and goes to sleep in Samuel's bed. One day, Samuel comes home from school and his dog isn't there to greet him. Teaches children about the death of a loved pet dog. ISBN: 9789722120937. Our Book No: 14867. $20 AUD.

359. Wild, Margaret; Denton, Terry (illustrator) (2011). Big Red Hen and the Little Lost Egg (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group Australia. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour illustrations, top corner rear cover little creased. Children's story by Australian author about a very special hen who looks after everyone else's babies, but she really wants one of her own to love. The large colourful illustrations and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. ISBN: 9780143504740. Our Book No: 29714. $13 AUD.

360. Wild, Margaret; King, Stephen Michael (illustrator); De Aquino, Gilda (translator) (2009). Porcolino e Vovo. Sao Paulo, Brazil: Brinque -Book. 36 pp. Paperback square quarto, as new condition, colour drawings. Brazilian translation of "Piglet and Granny", a children's picture story about life on a farm. ISBN: 9788574122878. Our Book No: 15191. $20 AUD.

361. Wild, Margaret; Spudvilas, Anne (illustrator) (1997). Big Cat Dreaming (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, card covers, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. Children's picture story by Australian author about what cats dream about. The beautiful full-colour illustrations bring this story to life. ISBN: 0140554556. Our Book No: 14284. $15 AUD.

362. Wild, Margaret; Stewart, Chantal (illustrator) (1992). When Penny was Mum (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Roads and Traffic Authority New South Wales and VicRoads. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, small dent front cover, staples rusted, laminate coating little lifting along spine edge, minor edgewear. One Monday morning Penny asked her mother if they could play Swaps? Penny wanted to play at being her mother and her mother would be Penny. This children's picture story will delight adults and children alike. This book is one of four children’s picture storybooks developed to support the early childhood road safety education program Kids and Traffic. ISBN: 0730626830. Our Book No: 40065. $18 AUD.

363. Wild, Margaret; Tanner, Jane (illustrator) (1985). There's a Sea in My Bedroom (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Nelson. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, stapled, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. This beautifully illustrated children's picture story will delight adults and children alike. David finds a conch shell at the beach and takes it home. Find out what happens when he puts it to his ear! Short-listed for Children's Picture Book of the Year, 1985. ISBN: 0170064581. Our Book No: 23546. $15 AUD.

364. Wild, Margaret (Margateh); Niland, Deborah (illustrator) (2010). Vovo Nene [Grandpa Baby]. Brazil: Editora Fundamento. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top edge front cover lightly faded. Brazilian edition of a favourite children's picture book (Grandpa Baby, by Margaret Wild). ISBN: 9788576769354. Our Book No: 15143. $16 AUD.

365. Winch, John (2010). The Old Woman Who Loved to Read (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Ashton Scholastic. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, corner front cover creased, minor edgewear. The old woman moved to the country, thinking she would have plenty of time to read, but the ups and downs of rural life kept her very busy. This delightful children's picture book with the easy-to-read text and full-colour full-page drawings will suit all ages. ISBN: 9781865048055. Our Book No: 28746. $14 AUD.

366. Winer, Yvonne; Yamaguchi, Marianne (illustrator) (1996). Nanangka (1st ed). Sydney: Margaret Hamilton. 41 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, black & white charcoal drawings, illustrated endpapers, small mark rear cover. Nanangka lives alone in a remote mountain hut with his pet sheep Chepeak. This children's tale portrays the hardships of the simple mountain life and the warmth and friendliness of the close-knit community on the rugged surrounding slopes. The beautiful charcoal drawings make this a charming story for older children. ISBN: 0947241965. Our Book No: 25671. $15 AUD.

367. Winton, Tim; Louise, Karen (illustrator) (2000). The Deep (Reprint ed). Fremantle: Sandcastle / Fremantle Arts Centre Press. Unnum 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, few page corner tips little creased, some edgewear corners & spine. This story is about a girl named Alice who lives by the sea. Alice is afraid to jump into the sea with her family, as she is afraid of what may be on the bottom of the sea. One day, some new friends come into the bay and Alice forgets to be scared. ISBN: 1863682104. Our Book No: 29641. $10 AUD.

368. Witcombe, Eleanor (1949). Playbill: The Bushranger. Sydney, Mosman: Mosman Children's Theatre Club (MCTC). 4 pp. Folded sheet, single, good plus condition, pages creased & lightly toned. This small pamphlet lists the cast of this play for children. Also presents the story behind "The Bushranger". It is a tale of happenings on the old Bathurst Road during the turbulent days of the Gold Rush. The rear pages contains a notice for an exhibition of children's art, as well a list of committee members of the MCTC. Our Book No: 15471. $10 AUD.

369. Woods, Barbara; Pike, Betty (illustrator) (1945). The Apple Elves. Sydney: New Century Press. Unnum pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, narrow black cloth along spine (repair), some foxing rear cover (minimal elsewhere), tape marks inner hinge, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1940s, Trove catalogue.) A scarce collectible children's picture story about elves living in an apple house. Muir 8170. Our Book No: 17572. $80 AUD.

370. Woolf, Jenny; Wakeling, Edward (introduction) (2010). The Mystery of Lewis Carroll: Understanding the Author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1st ed). London: Haus Books. 326 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), few black & white text-illustrations, minor edgewear jacket. Biography of the author of the children's classic Alice in Wonderland (Charles Dodgson, penname Lewis Carroll). Assesses the newly available evidence to unravel the puzzles surrounding Carroll through an understanding of the mindset of his time, making sense of the supposed contradictions in his life and work. ISBN: 9781906598686. Our Book No: 29935. $20 AUD.

371. Woolf, Virginia; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (1991). Nurse Lugton's Curtain (1st ed). Sydney: Random House. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, front cover little scratched, corner creased few pages, minor edgewear. First edition. Magical children's picture book about animals who escape from a blanket while Nurse is asleep. ISBN: 0091825644. Our Book No: 11271. $15 AUD.

372. Wormald, Kimberley; Mortimore, Rosamund (illustrator) (2006). Ilsa's Journey (1st ed). Melbourne, East Kew: Windy Hollow books. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), top corner front cover little bumped, minor edgewear. This children's picture story is about a very special puppy named Ilsa, who grew up to become a guide dog. Ilsa lived with her puppy raiser family who cared for her until she became old enough to train at the Guide Dog Centre. Ilsas' journey towards becoming a guide dog is also a journey for Alyssa because she learns about friendship, separation and, finally, understanding when she meets Connor who Ilsa will be helping. The end of the book has an information page about Guide Dogs and how they are trained. The author and her family have raised several guide dog puppies, including the beautiful Ilsa. ISBN: 1921136987. Our Book No: 29268. $25 AUD.

373. Young, Leonie; Riddle, Tohby (illustrator) (1993). I Wish I'd Sailed With Captain Cook (1st ed). Sydney: Weldon Kids. Unnum 30 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, colour drawings (some full-page), poster in card pocket inside rear cover, faint foxing endpapers & poster. This exciting collectable children's picture book features Captain Cook and his journey to Australia, 1768 - 1771. I wonder what he would think of Australia now? ISBN: 1863021639. Our Book No: 30136. $30 AUD.

374. Young, Leonie; Riddle, Tohby (illustrator) (1993). I Wish I'd Sailed With Captain Cook. Sydney: Weldon Kids. Unnum 30 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (some full-page), poster in card pocket inside rear cover, minor edgewear. This exciting collectable children's picture book features Captain Cook and his voyage to Australia, 1768 - 1771. I wonder what he would think of Australia now? (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN: 1863021639. Our Book No: 17690. $20 AUD.

375. Young, Leonie; Rosa, Bernard; Fuller, Janine (1994). Fairies (1st ed). Sydney, Willoughby: Weldon Kids. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, slight bump top spine. A beautiful book with stories about fairies. The delicate images of children dressed as fairies will delight children and adults alike. Stories by Young, illustrations by Rosa & Fuller. ISBN: 1863023887. Our Book No: 26655. $15 AUD.

376. Zimmerman, Andrea; Clemesha, David; Rosenthal, Marc (illustrator) (2004). Dig! (Modern reprint ed). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Inc. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, orange endpapers, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (few light creases), few tiny dents along spine. This charming children's picture book follows Mr Rally and his dog, Lighting (or Lightning), as they travel the town on a big yellow digging machine, taking care of five important building jobs. ISBN: 9780152167851. Our Book No: 27955. $12 AUD.