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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/ASIN: 014054464X. Our Book No: 40087. $10 AUD.

2. Agard, John; Packer, Neil (illustrator) (2016). Book: My Mame is Book and I’ll Tell You the Story of My Life. London: Walker Books. 133 pp. Hardback small octavo, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful book for children and young adults, in which a book tells it own story and history. "For centuries I have told other people's stories. Now it is time to tell my own. I have been dog-eared, laughed over, cried over, banned and burnt. Buried under the desert. I have seen civilisations rise and fall. Yet I have survived it all. And you will find, dear reader, my story is a real page turner”. Book begins by reminding us of his origins in oral story and clay tablets, then ponders on papyrus, parchment and paper, and on being a scroll who finally gets a spine. We see him lovingly illuminated by monks in medieval monasteries, then witness the massive changes brought about by the invention of the printing press, and the coming of paperbacks and e-books in the 20th century. Scarce first edition, first printing. Illustrated by Neil Packer. Unnumbered pages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780744544787. Our Book No: 18145. $20 AUD.

3. Aidmasta (1967). Sunny Stories: A Reader for Infant Schools (3 booklets). Sydney: Aidmasta Productions. 24 + 32 + 31 pp. Each booklet: 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 booklets would be great for children or adults who collect readers. (No date, but 1967, Trove.). 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. 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.

8. Allison, Catherine; Reed, Neil (illustrator) (2012). Brown Paper Bear (New Australian ed). Melbourne, Heatherton: Bonney Press. 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 & corner tips. A delightful children's picture story by Catherine Allison about a very special teddy bear wrapped in brown paper and hidden away in an old toy chest. The teddy bear meets a girl, Jessica, and takes her on a magical adventure. Illustrated by Neil Reed. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743088425. Our Book No: 29755. $15 AUD.

9. Allison, Sue; Heard, Debby (photographer) (2006). Winston's World: The Beach. Ohoka, NZ: Ironing Board Press. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto (with flaps), very good condition, brown & white text-photos, minor edgewear, non-author written dedication inside front cover. Winston, a long-haired miniature dachshund, and his friends Jack, and Max, a lucky dog of unknown descent, visit the beach for the first time. The photos in this beautiful book would gladden anyone's heart. The simple text is suitable for children and adults alike. The photos are taken at Waikuku Beach and Greta Valley, North Canterbury, New Zealand. (Written dedication reads: "To Tommy and his human family. x Sue, Leo and Teddy”.). ISBN/ASIN: 0473115611. Our Book No: 29357. $25 AUD.

10. Anderson, Hugh (1972). The Singing Roads: A Guide to Australian Children's Authors and Illustrators (2 Parts in 1). Sydney: Wentworth Books. 205 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. Hugh Anderson provides innovative brief biographies of Australian children's books authors and illustrators (some written by the writers themselves). The two parts bound as one hardback volume, retaining original card covers: Part 1 (4th edition, 1972, 128 pages), and Part 2 (1970, 77 pages). ISBN/ASIN: 0855870311. Our Book No: 17449. $40 AUD.

11. 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.

12. Axelsen, Stephen (1986). Eucalyptus Christmas (Reprint ed). Sydney, Lane Cove: Hodder & Stoughton. 22 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers, minor edgewear. A charming Australian children's picture story in verse by Stephen Axelsen about Christmas time and how the eucalyptus tree plays a very important part. He also illustrated the book. ISBN/ASIN: 0340401583. Our Book No: 27321. $15 AUD.

13. Balderson, Margaret; Haldane, Roger (illustrator) (1979). Blue and Gold Day (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 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. A children's picture story by Margaret Balderson about a young boy and girl and their dog enjoying the pleasures of early morning exploration of a nearby beach.. The sensitive text along with life-like illustrations by award-winning artist Roger Haldane, allows every reader to share one of those special holiday days, a blue and gold day, when the whole world shines. ISBN/ASIN: 0207137854. Our Book No: 27827. $12 AUD.

14. Ball, Duncan; Bishop, Michael (illustrator) (1995). First I Bought a House (1st ed). Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. 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 Australian children's picture story by Duncan Ball is about a little boy and the old run-down house he "buys" and fixes up all by himself. The illustrations are by Michael Bishop, 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/ASIN: 0949183768. Our Book No: 40235. $25 AUD.

15. Barber, Antonia; Bayley, Nicola (illustrator) (1993). The Mousehole Cat (Reprint ed). London: Walker Books. 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, cover design differs from stock photo. 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/ASIN: 0744523532. Our Book No: 29962. $10 AUD.

16. Barber, Shirley (1997). Shirley Barber's Fairy Book: An Anthology of Verse (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Five Mile Press. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), spine ends lightly bumped. The enchanting full-colour sketches by Shirley Barber make this a delightful children's picture 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/ASIN: 0867889144. Our Book No: 21959A. $20 AUD.

17. Barber, Shirley (2002). Let's Look at Colours (New format ed). Melbourne, Noble Park: Summit Press. 16 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, colour palette inside rear cover, minor edgewear including spine ends. New format edition. This book has vibrant colours and detailed drawings that will keep young children busy for hours. Each page spread identifies a specific colour, and has educational value about colours. ISBN/ASIN: 1865038083. Our Book No: 17864. $15 AUD.

18. Barber, Shirley (2006). Shirley Barber's Spellbound: A Fairytale Romance (Reprint ed) [Classic Fairies]. Melbourne: Five Mile Press. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, covers & spine little faded & faintly creased, minor edgewear corners. Children's picture story by Shirley Barber 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? The enchanting illustrations by the author are magic.(The background colour of the cover is pink, although the photo suggests orange.). ISBN/ASIN: 1741242681. Our Book No: 29583. $12 AUD.

19. Barber, Shirley (2009). Let's Look at Colours (Revised ed). Melbourne, Scoresby: Five Mile Press. 16 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (including endpapers), foldout colour palette at rear, spine ends little bumped, minor edgewear. This book has vibrant colours and detailed drawings that will keep young children busy for hours. Each page spread identifies a specific colour, and has educational value about colours. Revised edition. Text and drawings by Shirley Barber. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742117874. Our Book No: 28128. $20 AUD.

20. Barker, House of (1941). A Surprise for Shirley [Joy Series]. Melbourne: House of Barker. 12 pp. Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, pictorial card covers (staples lightly rusted), black & white & single-colour drawings, front cover creased, covers lightly toned (small edge creases & tears), pages toned as usual, some edgewear cover corners, minimal annotation title page (old price). Collectible children's picture book by the House of Barker about a six-year-old girl named Shirley who asks 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. (No 7 in the Joy Series. No date, but 1941, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: B001UDLU4Q. Our Book No: 22037. $20 AUD.

21. Barnes, Victor; English, Hal (illustrator) (1972). Aboriginal Tales (Large format ed). Sydney: Golden Press. 26 pp. Hardback small folio (32cm), no jacket, fair to good condition (reading copy), pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, full-page colour drawings, corners boards bumped & worn (worn parts enhanced with texta), spine ends chipped, plastic tape along spine, some edgewear top & bottom edges. This beautifully illustrated children's story is about a boy named Bahmee who discovers how to make a boomerang. The large full-colour drawings make this a delightful children's picture story for any child, or adult interested in Aboriginal folklore. The scarce large-format edition (reading copy). Unnumbered pages. ISBN/ASIN: 0855580607. Our Book No: 40629. $25 AUD.

22. Bauman, Cathy; Riggs, Maureen (illustrator) (1995). A Grain of Sand [A Time in the Life of Series]. Brisbane: Cathy Bauman / Printed by Lea Printing. 8 pp. Hardback small square, no jacket, very good condition, stapled (concealed), library tape as spine binding, colour drawings, faded patch front cover, minor edgewear, faint sticker mark front cover. A children's picture story by Cathy Bauman about a day in the life of a grain of sand. The life-like drawings by Maureen Riggs make this a delightful book for any age. (From the 'A Time in the Life of Series'. The word 'sand' front cover lightly faded.). ISBN/ASIN: 0958763305. Our Book No: 30680. $15 AUD.

23. 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 children's society 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.

24. Bennett, Charles H. (1982). Old Nurse's Book of Rhymes, Jingles and Ditties (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 64 pp. Hardback wide octavo, very good condition, blind stamped red cloth covers, gilt title front cover & spine, gilt decoration front cover, colour engravings. In cardboard slipcase, slight crease base spine. Facsimile edition. Classic book of jingles and rhymes edited and illustrated by Charles H. Bennett. Engraved by Edmund Evans and then hand-coloured and printed by Griffith and Farran. In 1858, Bennett selected and whimsically illustrated, with a wealth of comic detail, the traditional nursery rhymes. The beautiful drawings and poems would appeal to older children. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30586. $35 AUD.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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/ASIN: 9781445436807. Our Book No: 29046. $15 AUD.

28. Bewick, Thomas (illustrator) (1982). A New Years Gift for Little Masters and Misses (1st this ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 31 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, lacks text, brown & cream woodcuts on rectos only, gilt title front cover & spine, decorative edges around each woodcut. In publisher's brown leatherette clamshell box, minimal rubbing. In cardboard slipcase, tiny closed tear fore-edge. Facsimile edition. A children's picture book published in 1777 by T. Saint, for W. Charnley. This very small book has no text and the woodcuts are printed on one side only . There are 31 woodcuts, 13 of which illustrate the stories of Cinderella, Puss In Boots, and Little Red Riding Hood. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30590. $30 AUD.

29. 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, cover photo differs from stock photo. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. . 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/ASIN: 0300098227. Our Book No: 13240. $25 AUD.

30. Bjork, Christina; Anderson, Lena (illustrator); Sandin, Joan (translator) (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 Claude Monet's garden in Paris. She sees many of his actual paintings. Now she understands what it means for a painter to be called an Impressionist. This innovative art book for children contains many beautiful full-color photos of many of the French artist's famous paintings.(Translated from the Swedish language.). ISBN/ASIN: 9129583144. Our Book No: 21049. $15 AUD.

31. 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.

32. 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/ASIN: 0862641462. Our Book No: 27470. $20 AUD.

33. Bonn, Franz (1978). The Children's Theatre: A Reproduction of the Antique Pop-up Book (Reproduced ed). London / New York: Kestrel Books / Viking Press. 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/ASIN: 0722655363. Our Book No: 29662. $16 AUD.

34. 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. $55 AUD.

35. 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.

36. 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/ASIN: 9781742034416. Our Book No: 30377. $18 AUD.

37. Brandard, T. (printer); Rusher, John Golby (publisher) (1982). Diamonds and Toads and Two Other Stories: Diamonds and Toads, Scripture Histories, Jack and Jill and Old Dame Gill (Three Chapbooks in Envelopes and Slipcase) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 14 + 21 + 16 pp. Each book: Paperback small, very good condition, frontispiece, black & white plates. Three books (each in envelope) & single slipcase. Facsimile edition. Diamonds and Toads is a translation of Les Fees, a little-known story that first appeared in Perrault's Histoires 1697, but the edition reproduced here was originally printed by T. Brandard, Birmingham. The second booklet Scripture Histories retells eight stories from both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This booklet was printed by F. Houlston and Son, Wellington. The woodcuts in this booklet are appropriate to the texts. The third chapbook was published by John Golby Rusher, Banbury, who opened a printing office in 1808. Jack and Jill, and Old Dame Gill begins with a traditional English rhyme, dating perhaps from the early 17th century. The second verse is more recent, and the further 13 stanzas, found in many early 19th-century chapbooks, were added by an anonymous hand. The woodcuts were designed by George Cruikshank and then engraved by A. R. Branston. Jack and Jill is folded uncut, as originally printed. The card envelopes that wrap around each individual booklet add a special touch. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30588. $30 AUD.

38. Brash, Nicholas; de Paauw, Wendy (illustrator) (1989). Alphacats (1st ed). Sydney: Hutchinson Australia / Bow Press. 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 children's 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. ISBN/ASIN: 0091696305. Our Book No: 27817. $20 AUD.

39. 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/ASIN: 0714816361. Our Book No: 9154. $30 AUD.

40. 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/ASIN: 3791318764. Our Book No: 25128. $12 AUD.

41. Brown, Bob; Johnson, Wally; Wood, Ben (illustrator) (2012). Give Me a Home Among the Gum Trees (New ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Australia. 21 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. Children's picture book about a classic Australian song, which will suit all ages. Words by Bob Brown, the noted environmentalist and leader of the Greens Party. 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/ASIN: 9781862919853. Our Book No: 29927. $20 AUD.

42. 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.

43. Brymer, John; Orr, Stewart (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. 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. (No date, but about 1907. Written dedication, 1909.) ISBN/ASIN: B000WQWSG6. Our Book No: 16431. $150 AUD.

44. 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/ASIN: 0253318084. Our Book No: 27946. $20 AUD.

45. 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/ASIN: 9780099899402. Our Book No: 29216. $12 AUD.

46. 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. Muddypaws, by Moira Butterfield, illustrated by Simon Mendez (2011). 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/ASIN: 9781445428147. Our Book No: 28097. $12 AUD.

47. Cadecott, Randolph (illustrator); Cowper, William (1982). The Diverting History of John Gilpin + The Babes in the Woods (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 30 + 31 pp. Each book: Paperback small square quarto, very good plus condition, colour plates (drawings), sepia (brown-tinted) drawings. Both in same cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Two classic children's picture books in verse. The Diverting History of John Gilpin was written in 1878 by William Cowper. The Babes In the Wood was written in 1879. Both books have been beautifully illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. The two books share a cardboard slipcase. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.) Our Book No: 30581. $35 AUD.

48. Caesar, Max (1984). How the Sailor Rode the Brumby. Sydney: Collins. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, not jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A traditional Australian ballad, here retold and illustrated by Max Caesar as a delightful children's picture story. A sailor decides to become a stockman. His first ride on a brumby horse is hilarious - which he compares to a ride on a boat. Published by Wiulliam Collins. ISBN/ASIN: 000184315X. Our Book No: 13777. $20 AUD.

49. Calhoun, Mary; Bonners, Susan (illustrator) (1981). Audubon Cat. New York: Eagle Library / William Morrow. 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 price-clipped). This beautiful children's picture story by Mary Calhoun about the adventures of Hilda the cat will delight cat lovers. Set in the Rockies, this story is full of fun and shows her love of all forms of wildlife. Beautiful illustrations by Susan Bonners show the beauty of a Western autumn and a very charming feline heroine. ISBN/ASIN: 0688322530. Our Book No: 28010. $20 AUD.

50. Carroll, Lewis ; Tenniel, John (illustrator) (1982). The Nursery Alice Containing Twenty Coloured Enlargements from Tenniel's Illustrations to "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland" with Text Adapted to Nursery Readers (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 56 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, tissue guide title page, frontispiece, papered boards (olive green cloth spine), colour drawings. In cardboard slipcase, small bump fore-edge, small creases spine. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book, written by Lewis Carroll and illustrated by John Tenniel. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Originally published in 1889 by Macmillan, London. The beautiful drawings would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30577. $30 AUD.

51. 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.

52. Cawthorne, W. A.; McRae, Rodney (illustrator) (1988). Who Killed Cockatoo? (Deluxe ed). Sydney, Hunters Hill: Margaret Hamilton. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), gilt edges, full-colour glossy drawings (many full-page), autograph (written names illustrator & publisher label front endpaper). In black cloth slipcase, colour vignette front cover. The traditional English children's rhyme 'Who Killed Cock Robin?' was first adapted for Australian children over 100 years ago by William Alexander Cawthorne, in about 1870 in Adelaide. This book is thought to be one of the earliest children's picture books written and printed and published in Australia. The revised illustrations in this modern edition strive to amalgamate the many images of Australia today. Aboriginal and primitive motifs have been painted in contemporary colours to reflect the Australian landscape, sea, sun and sky. For the sake of clarity a few minor changes have been made to the verse text, but, basically, it remains the same as when it was first written. (The inaugural publication of Margaret Hamilton Books. This copy is the deluxe hardback in slipcase, limited to 200 autographed copies. This copy: no. 14.) ISBN/ASIN: 0947241043. Our Book No: 40953. $150 AUD.

53. Chowdhury, Radhiah; Naidu, Lavanya (illustrator) (2022). The Katha Chest (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardcover oblong small quarto, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, tiny scuff base spine, minimal edgewear. This children's picture story by Radhiah Chowdhury is about a girl called Asiya who loves to visit Nanu’s house. Asiya loves the quilts that tell the stories of the women in Asiya’s family. This is a beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture and memory. This book is inspired by Bangladeshi katha quilts and traditional West Bengali pattachitra panel illustrations. The author and the illustrator, Lavanya Naidu, explain the story behind the quilts at the rear of the book. . ISBN/ASIN: 9781760524326. Our Book No: 41110. $20 AUD.

54. 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/ASIN: 0340419334. Our Book No: 28959. $15 AUD.

55. 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, minor edgewear bottom corner tip front cover. Captain Clarence provides a children's picture book with poems about cats. The large colourful illustrations by Graeme Payne and humorous poems make this a fun book. Suggested age 4 - 8 years. Published in Grafton, New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 097503331X. Our Book No: 28632. $20 AUD.

56. Clark, Samuel (1982). The Ocean and Its Inhabitants, with Their Uses to Man (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 18 + 8 leaves of plates pp. Hardback wide octavo, very good condition, blind stamped red decorations covers, gilt title cover & spine, illustrated cover, full-page colour drawings (8 leaves of plates). In cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. This book was the first of a series of instructive reading books for young children that publisher Darton and Clark initiated in 1844. Samuel Clark had an interest in the physical sciences, and he may have promoted, if not written and illustrated, this fine book. The beautiful drawings would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30578. $30 AUD.

57. Clarke, Mollie (1946). The Four Cats [Little Things Series]. [Sydney]: [Ayres & James]. 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. A delightful collectible book for children of all ages. The bright colourful drawings and simple text will appeal especially to very young children. (No date but 1946, Trove.) SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 21656. $10 AUD.

58. Cohen, Morton (1995). Lewis Carroll: A Biography (New ed). London: Papermac / Macmillan. 577 pp. Paperback small thick octavo, very good condition, frontispiece, black & white text-photos & drawings, slight foxing top edge, minor edgewear. Morton Cohen has written a biography of the author of the children's classic 'Alice in Wonderland'. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was the real name of Lewis Carroll. His imagination created wild and funny characters who became famous through his stories. ISBN/ASIN: 0333660331. Our Book No: 41209. $25 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/ASIN: 0233977112. Our Book No: 27986. $10 AUD.

60. Colwell, Eileen; Julian-Ottie, Vanessa (illustrator) (1993). Cats in a Basket: Stories and Poems to Read Aloud (1st ed). London: Viking / Penguin Books. 122 pp. Hardback small, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, spine minimally faded, minor edgewear. Eileen Colwell provides a delightful collection of stories and poems for young children. The charming sketches will appeal to any age. Illustrated by Vanessa Julian-Ottie. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 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/ASIN: 9781442562905. Our Book No: 17723. $15 AUD.

62. Community School, Yiyili; Mudeling, Penny (Gooniyandi words) (1998). Yarrangi Gooni: Our Dreaming. Halls Creek, WA: Yiyili Community School. 21 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, stapled, black & white drawings, covers little scratched, spine little creased, minor edgewear. The Aboriginal 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. By the Yiyili Community School, Halls Creek. ISBN/ASIN: 1875617248. Our Book No: 28283. $30 AUD.

63. Cooper-Trent, Jennifer; Mitchell, Anthony (illustrator); Barba, Bibi (illustrator) (2012). What We Smell (1st ed). Melbourne: Fantastic Phonics / Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. 20 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, spine ends slightly scuffed, minor edgewear. This children's indigenous literacy picture story by Jennifer Cooper-Trent is about the many things both good and bad that we find everyday to smell. The drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. Illustrations by Anthony Mitchell and Bibi Barba. Fantastic Phonics series for the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. ISBN/ASIN: 9781740780025. Our Book No: 41023. $20 AUD.

64. Cooper-Trent, Jennifer; Mitchell, Anthony (illustrator); Barba, Bibi (illustrator) (2012). Play Safe (1st ed). Melbourne: Fantastic Phonics / Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. 20 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, minor edgewear, minimal annotation front cover the letter e in safe has been written on. This children's Aboriginal literacy picture story by Jennifer Cooper-Trent shows ways to play safely. The drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. Illustrated by Anthony Mitchell and Bibi Barba. Fantastic Phonics series for the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. (Letter 'e' on front cover written upon.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781740780001. Our Book No: 41022. $20 AUD.

65. Cooper-Trent, Jennifer; Mitchell, Anthony (illustrator); Barba, Bibi (illustrator) (2012). What We Eat (1st ed). Melbourne: Fantastic Phonics / Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. 20 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, top spine slightly scuffed, minor edgewear. This children's indigenous literacy picture story by Jennifer Cooper-Trent is about the food we eat to keep us healthy and full of energy. Bush tucker eaten at a gathering is the theme. The drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. Illustrations by Anthony Mitchell and Bibi Barba. Fantastic Phonics series for the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. ISBN/ASIN: 9781740780025. Our Book No: 41024. $20 AUD.

66. Corrin, Ruth; Hurford, John (illustrator) (1991). Mr Cat. Auckland: Random Century. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Ruth Corin about Grandpa worrying that his cat is getting too fat. A sensitive story about childbirth for children. Illustrated by John Hurford. ISBN/ASIN: 1869411234. Our Book No: 9730. $16 AUD.

67. Cox, David (2013). The Fair Dinkum War (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 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/ASIN: 9781743310625. Our Book No: 30382. $16 AUD.

68. Coxon, Michele (1998). The Cat who Lost His Purr (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 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 story by Michele Coxon about a cat named Bootle. Bootle looks everywhere for his lost purr, and only finds it when his owners return. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 187584645X. Our Book No: 29415. $10 AUD.

69. Coxon, Michele (2000). Where's My Kitten? A Hide-and-seek Flap Book (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 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/ASIN: 1875846859. Our Book No: 27954. $12 AUD.

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

71. 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. 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.

72. 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.

73. 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/ASIN: 9781925000184. Our Book No: 28997. $16 AUD.

74. 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.

75. Cuerel, Ruth (1980). Old Illawarra: A Pretend and Truth Book. Brisbane: Courier-Mail Printing Service (Printer). 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.

76. Dahimene, Adelheid; Stollinger, Heide; Chidey, Catherine (translator); Todd, Penelope (editor) (2005). Donkeys (1st English ed). Wellington, NZ: Gecko Press. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a children’s picture story by Adelheid Dahlmene and Heide Stollinger of two donkeys who have loved each other for many years, but 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.). ISBN/ASIN: 0958259801. Our Book No: 40088. $20 AUD.

77. Dale, Jenny (2003). Sherlock's Home: Will He Get the Job He Deserves? (Reprint ed) [Puppy Patrol]. New York: Scholastic Inc. 110 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, few tiny dents rear cover, minor edgewear. A novel by Jenny Dale for children and young adults about a police dog. 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/ASIN: 0439296757. Our Book No: 25047. $10 AUD.

78. Darton, William (1982). The Death and Burial of Cock Robin and the Moving Adventures of Old Dame Trot and Her Comical Cat (2 books) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 + 16 pp. Each book: Paperback small square, very good condition, frontispiece, black & white plates (1), colour plates (1), in thin card envelope. Both books in same slipcase. Facsimile edition. The Death and Burial of Cock Robin is a nursery rhyme of ancient origin. William Darton expanded the traditional rhyme with four new verses. This booklet has hand-coloured copperplate illustrations. The Moving Adventures of Old Dame Trot and Her Comical Cat has black and white engraved plates. This rhyme has been known since 1706 and appeared in a chapbook edition published in 1803 by T. Evans. The card envelopes that wrap around each individual booklet add a special touch. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30587. $30 AUD.

79. de Fossard, Esta; Bartram, Haworth (photographer) (1976). Catkin: The Curious Kitten (1st ed). Melbourne: Childerset. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour photos, minor edgewear. A delightful Australian children's picture story about the adventures of a cat, by Esta de Fossard. Photographs by Haworth Bartram. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0909404100. Our Book No: 3157. $15 AUD.

80. de Goy, Andre (1852). Aventures Sur Mer et Sur Terre. 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. 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. (French language. No date, but 1852, Trove. Not in Ferguson. Muir 2912 (children's book). All 8 plates including frontispiece present.). Our Book No: 16516. $180 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. 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) [A Big Golden Book]. New York: Golden Press. 28 pp. Hardback folio (32.3 x 24.3 cm), very good condition, pictorial cover, many colour drawings, some edgewear corners, small sticker rear pastedown. Wonderful children's picture story about a Great Dane who thinks he is a Dachshund. This version is adapted by Carl Memling from the Walt Disney film. Illustrated by Mel Crawford. A Big Golden Book that appeals to any age. (Golden Press no 10860.). Our Book No: 22549. $20 AUD.

83. Dore, L. M. (1945). The Magic Flute [An Uncle Lee Book]. [Sydney, Glebe]: L. M. Dore. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, top corners creased, bottom corner tip front cover missing, staples rusted, spine loose (but repaired transparent archival tape), tape mark at join last page & rear cover, minor edgewear. A charming children's story about a funny old man named Tammy O'Shay who played a golden flute. A very poor boy named Tommy Dunn wanted to find out where the music came from. The large colourful drawings and easy-to-read poems will appeal to any age (or adults who remember these books from childhood days). (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages including covers.). Our Book No: 40816. $40 AUD.

84. Dore, L. M. (1945). Little Miss Muffet Tales [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, stapled, very good condition, stapled (slightly rusted), full-page colour drawings, bottom corner tip missing front cover & first page, few tiny scuffs spine & covers, small tear bottom edge rear cover, minor edgewear. A charming booklet of old style rhymes popular in the 1940s and 50s with a Miss Muffet drawing on the front and rear covers. Examples: Jack and Jill went Up the Hill, Mary Mary Quite Contrary. The large bright colourful drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.). Our Book No: 40817. $40 AUD.

85. Dore, L. M. (1945). Long Ago Rhymes [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled, six full-page colour drawings (includes covers), black & white drawings, staples slightly rusted, edges chipped bottom front cover, covers loose & reattached using tape across inner page joins, some nonarchival as now stained, small tear fore-edge front cover repaired, small top section little faded covers, [old tape marks across cover join, old tape marks across two inner pages], some edgewear, minor annotation (biro name front cover). A charming booklet of old style poems with themes that were popular in the 1940s and 1950s. Examples: Where are you going to, my pretty maid?, See-saw, Marjorie Daw!, Pussy cat Mole jumped over a coal. The large bright colourful drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers. 1 of 2 available copies.). Our Book No: 40818. $30 AUD.

86. Dore, L. M. (1945). Funtime Rhymes [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled (slightly rusted), full-page colour drawings (includes covers), vertical crease top to bottom most pages, spine rubbed with few tears, closed tear top edge last page repaired, minor edgewear, non-author written dedication in biro first page. A charming booklet of old style poems with themes that were popular in the 1940s and 50s. Examples: Old Mother Hubbars went to the Cupboard, There was an Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe. The large bright colourful drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.). Our Book No: 40819. $30 AUD.

87. Dore, L. M. (1945). Let's Count [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled, six full-page colour drawings (includes covers), black & white drawings, staples rusted, some minor creasing, base spine loose (archival repair), tiny tear at staple, few toned spots some pages, faint foxing & toning covers, some edgewear. A charming booklet of old style poems with a counting theme. For example: One, two, buckle my shoe (goes up to 20). There were two wrens in a tree .. another came and there were three. The large drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.) Our Book No: 40820. $30 AUD.

88. Dore, L. M. (1945). Tiny Rhymes No. 1 [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, narrow black cloth strip along spine (repair), heavy tape stains along join of first & last page spreads, covers little toned (front cover little scuffed, rear cover creased top corner), rear cover trimmed bottom edge during manufacture (partly affects last line of final rhyme), some edgewear. A charming booklet of old style poems with themes that were popular in the 1940s and 50s. Examples: Hickory dickory dock, Rock-a-bye baby in the tree top, Simple Simon met a pieman. The large bright colourful drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.) Our Book No: 40823. $40 AUD.

89. Dore, L. M. (1945). Rhymetime Junior [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney: L. M. Dore. 12 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, black & white drawings (borders), spine ends little torn, light foxing & toning covers, minor edgewear corner tips, non-author written & dated dedication inside front cover A charming children's book of stories and rhymes. On one page there is a colour illustration with a small rhyme, and the opposite page has a story explaining the rhyme with some more rhyming words in it. There is a border with the same black & white drawings around each page. The five stories are: Johhny Dumblecluck, Ching a Ling, Father Brown, Misty Morn, Jonathan Bell. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers. The dedication reads: To Dear John with love from granpa & granma June 1956.). Our Book No: 40822. $35 AUD.

90. 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.

91. Dudley, Ernest; Nockels, David (illustrator) (1970). Arthur (1st ed). London: Frederick Muller. 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.

92. 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. (No date, but about 1983.). ISBN/ASIN: 0001713221. Our Book No: 29478. $12 AUD.

93. Eastman, P. D. (1999). The Best Nest (Reprint ed) [I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books]. London: Collins. 63 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. In this Beginner Book by P. D. Eastman, two birds search for the perfect nest. Mrs Bird cannot be found when Mr Bird searches for her, and after a few adventures himself, he discovers she has gone back to their first nest, and wants to stay there. (No date, but about 1999.). ISBN/ASIN: 0001713140. Our Book No: 40886. $12 AUD.

94. 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.

95. 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.

96. Edwards, Pat; Stackpool, Walter (illustrator) (1984). Who Made the Sun?: An Aboriginal Legend Retold (Revised ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Reed Books. 29 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, good plus condition, pictorial covers, colour drawings, rear endpapers illustrated, corner tips covers & spine ends little scuffed, covers slightly rubbed, spine little faded, light foxing inside front cover & title page. This Aboriginal legend for children, told by Pat Edwards, is about long ago when there was only the moon and stars to give light. One day when a Brolga became angry she stole an emu's egg and threw it away. It burst and set fire to some sticks, and this became what we now know as the Sun. A kookaburra named Gougourgahgah, saved the light by laughing when the morning star starts to fade. This school reader contains Iconic illustrations by Walter Stackpool. ISBN/ASIN: 0730100316. Our Book No: 30669. $16 AUD.

97. Eggleton, Jill; Fowler, Jeff (illustrator) (1993). The Bunyip Cage [Little Koala Books]. Sydney, Beecroft: Custom Book Company. 24 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, bottom corners covers little scuffed, few small scratches covers, endpapers lightly foxed. This is the picture story for children and young adults about three children who want to catch a bunyip. What will they find in their cage? The large drawings and rhyming text will appeal to any age. (No date, but about 1993, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 1875216782. Our Book No: 30702. $12 AUD.

98. Escamez, J. Munoz; Matthews, William (illustrator) (1940). Fairy Tales from Spain (Reprint ed) [Tales for Children from Many Lands]. London / Letchworth: J. M. Dent & Sons / Temple Press. 126 pp. Hardback small, no jacket, very good condition, green cloth boards, navy borders front cover & spine, colour illustration tipped-in on cover, frontispiece, colour plates, spine little faded, covers little scuffed & rubbed, light foxing edges, pages lightly toned, owner’s printed name label inside front cover, owner's written name front free flyleaf. Fairy tales from Spain. Some of the fairy tales are titled: The City Of Fortune - The Author Of The Wall - The Man With The Two Faces - The Quack Doctor - The Man With The Nose - The Judgement Of the Flowers. The watercolour plates add a richness to the accompanying stories. A wonderful collection of fairy stories for anyone interested in the folklore of other countries. (Originally published, 1913.). Our Book No: 40553. $20 AUD.

99. Flinders, Matthew; Macarthur-Onslow, Annette (illustrator) (1997). Trim: The Story of a Brave, Seafaring Cat (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 52 pp. Hardback very small, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, blue endpapers, single-colour drawings, minimal edgewear. (This copy title: A Biographical Tribute to the Memory of Trim, by Matthew Flinders. Illustrated by Annette Macarthur-Onslow.) Little children's book about the true story brave cat, Trim, who travelled with Matthew Flinders on his sea voyages around the world, including circumnavigation of Australia starting from Sydney. As written with affection by the famous British navigator, Matthew Flinders, himself. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207196140. Our Book No: 9324. $12 AUD.

100. Forsyth, Kate; Murrell, Belinda (2020). Searching for Charlotte: The Fascinating Story of Australia's First Children's Author. Canberra: National Library of Australia. 304 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour illustrations inside front & rear covers, colour photos, few black & white & single sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minor edgewear. This is the fascinating story of Australia's first children's book author, published by an anonymous writer known only as 'A Lady Long Resident in New South Wales' in 1841. In 1981, the writer was given a name: Charlotte Waring Atkinson. Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell are her great-great-great-great granddaughters, and are also well-known authors. Charlotte was an early Australian artist and a pioneer in the fight for women's legal rights, waging a bitter court battle for the right to raise her own children. In this book Kate and Belinda go on a voyage of discovery to Britain to investigate their family history, writing, motherhood - and what changes and what stays the same. The journey transforms everything they thought they knew about their family. ISBN/ASIN: 9780642279699. Our Book No: 41052. $20 AUD.

101. Forsyth, Kate; Street, Rosalie (illustrator) (2007). I Am (1st ed). Sydney: Macmillan. 22 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, very good condition, colour full-page drawings, top corner tip rear cover creased, spine little creased, minor edgewear. Kate Forsyth provides a lyrical children's picture story about a day in the life of an imaginative four-year-old boy. It is written using first-person pronouns, as difficulty with pronouns is a common problem in child speech. A guide is included in the rear of the book, with a note from the author. Illustrated by Rosalie Street. For ages 3 to 5, but the large bright illustrations will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780330423823. Our Book No: 28785. $20 AUD.

102. Fox, Mem; Denton, Terry (illustrator) (2005). Night Noises (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group. 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/ASIN: 9780143501480. Our Book No: 28517. $10 AUD.

103. 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/ASIN: 0868963720. Our Book No: 28015. $10 AUD.

104. Fox, Mem; Tusa, Tricia (illustrator) (2002). The Magic Hat (1st Australian ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Press / Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Hardback small folio, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. The bestselling Australian children's fantasy picture story by Mem Fox about a magic hat. It moved like this, it moved like that! Where will it land next? The rhyming words and large full-page ink and watercolour illustrations by Tricia Tusa are delightful, and will appeal to any age. (The SCARCE first Australian edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 1865044628. Our Book No: 14949. $20 AUD.

105. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2008). Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Reprint ed). Sydney, Gosford: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, card covers, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, minor 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/ASIN: 9781862910645. Our Book No: 25020. $10 AUD.

106. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2012). Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Reprint ed). Adelaide / Gosford, NSW: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Press. 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/ASIN: 9781862918184. Our Book No: 17650. $12 AUD.

107. Frankel, Tamara; Frankel, Simon (illustrator) (1947). The Weeping Pussy Willow (1st ed). Kenosha, WI: John Martin's House. 28 pp. Hardback small 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 by Tamara Frankel 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. ISBN/ASIN: B000KHSNLQ. Our Book No: 26130. $20 AUD.

108. 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/ASIN: 0733619789. Our Book No: 24003. $10 AUD.

109. 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/ASIN: 0733619770. Our Book No: 24004. $10 AUD.

110. Gergely, Tibor (1979). Fire Engine Book [A Numbat Picture Book]. Sydney, Gladesville: Numbat Press / Western Publishing. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, board cover (gilt spine, concealed staples), double-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture book about fire engines, by Western Publishing, the publisher of the 'Little Golden Books', but in larger format. Drawings by Tibor Gergely. The scarce Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0855586389. Our Book No: 12585. $15 AUD.

111. 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/ASIN: 0224018442. Our Book No: 29105. $15 AUD.

112. Gibb-Cumming, Sally (1987). Who Lives in Your TV? Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Lilyfield Publications. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (few black & white), minor edgewear. A charming fairy story by Sally Gibb-Cumming 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/ASIN: 0730101789. Our Book No: 23220. $25 AUD.

113. Gibbs, May (1916). Gum Blossom Babies: Words and Pictures by May Gibbs (1st ed) [Gum-Blossom Babies]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 56 (including 28p blank) pp. Paperback small octavo, good condition, full-page sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, tipped-in colour drawing front cover, colour drawing frontispiece, yapp edges to brown cover (edges repaired archival tape), edgewear, brown string binding, non-author written dedication prelim page. First edition. This small booklet was issued in an individual envelope [MISSING as usual], and was intended for use as an enlarged greeting card, and these also served as amusing distractions during the First World War. Printed by H & H Printing Co., Sydney. SALE PRICE. (Muir 2732. Contains 11 full-page sepia drawings. Hyphen in title on front cover. Written dedication dated Xmas, 1917.). Our Book No: 17386. $145 AUD.

114. 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.

115. 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.

116. 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.

117. Gibbs, May (1995). May Gibbs Counting Book. Sydney: Cornstalk / Angus & Robertson. 24 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Full-page colour illustrations and large numbers make this a delightful learning book for teaching children to count, based on famous classic Gumnut Babies of May Gibbs. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 0207188297. Our Book No: 21601. $12 AUD.

118. 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, corner tips covers & few pages little creased, spine little creased, minor edgewear. This delightful children's picture book that teaches the alphabet, and 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/ASIN: 9781921276026. Our Book No: 29057. $15 AUD.

119. 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/ASIN: 9781921276040. Our Book No: 29056. $15 AUD.

120. 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 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 numbers enjoyable. Text by Emma Sutton. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921276033. Our Book No: 29055. $15 AUD.

121. 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 not available for postage 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. $100 AUD.

122. 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.

123. Goetze, Jutta; Mullins, Patricia (illustrator) (1992). Ice Flowers (1st ed) [Lift Off: An Australian Television Series]. Melbourne: William Heinemann. 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 by Jutta Goetze, 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 by Patricia Mullins will delight any child. ISBN/ASIN: 0855614692. Our Book No: 16964. $25 AUD.

124. Goodall, John S. (1981). The Story of an English Village (Reprint ed). London: Macmillan Children's. 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/ASIN: 0333238354. Our Book No: 29998. $18 AUD.

125. 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/ASIN: 9781922190970. Our Book No: 29032. $15 AUD.

126. Goulden, Shirley; Benvenuti, illustrator (1966). Tales from Australia (Australian ed) [Splendour Books Series]. London & Sydney: W. H. Allen / Golden Press. 55 pp. Hardback large folio, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (few full-page), illustrated endpapers, cover edges worn & rubbed, light foxing edges & endpapers, tiny tears spine ends, few toned spots some pages, white background rear cover little marked, bookshop label front pastedown. A large-format children's picture book based on tales from Aboriginal mythology, retold by Shirley Goulden. A long time ago there were stories told in Australia about imaginary folk who lived in the heavens and earth. The Aboriginal children heard the stories from their parents, and passed them down to their own children. The five stories in this book are: Tale of the Flowers - Tale of the Moon - Tale of the Fire - Tale of the Rainbow - Tale of the Dog-star. Illustrated by Benvenuti. Australian edition from Golden Press. (No 22 in the Splendour Books series. SCARCE.). Our Book No: 41010. $60 AUD.

127. Greenaway, Kate; Thorpe, James (introduction) (1974). Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes (Facsimile ed). USA: Grant Dahlstrom / Castle Press. 28 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, stiffened card covers, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, minimal foxing, owner's written name title page. A small booklet of Kate Greenaway's wonderful children's illustrations and rhymes about Mother Goose which will delight children of any age. Originally published in London in 1881. A facsimile edition, dated 1974, reproduced from the copy in the Huntington Library. Illustrated by Kate Greenaway, and engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Our Book No: 22280. $15 AUD.

128. Greenaway, Kate (1982). Under the Window: Pictures and Rhymes for Children (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 64 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, papered boards (dark green cloth spine), colour drawings. In cardboard slipcase, minimal rubbing edges & corners. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book, written and illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Originally published in 1878 by George Routledge & Sons, London. The beautiful drawings and poems would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30576. $30 AUD.

129. 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. (Note: Has the same ISBN as a London edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908240929. Our Book No: 14966. $20 AUD.

130. 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. Many delightful period illustrations in the distinct style of Kate Greenaway. ISBN/ASIN: 0907789137. Our Book No: 24048. $30 AUD.

131. Greenaway, Kate (illustrator) (1982). CALENDAR: Kate Greenaway's CALENDAR for 1884 (4 calendars) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 4 pp. Each calendar: Hardback small oblong, very good condition, stiff paper (thin card), colour drawings, in mailing envelope. All in single slipcase. Facsimile edition. A set of four thin oblong card calendars illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Each calendar comes in its own own mailing envelope, and all four fit into a single slipcase. Few of the original calendars have survived to the present day. Originally published in 1884 by George Routledge, London. The beautiful drawings would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30580. $30 AUD.

132. Greene, Gracie; Tramacchi, Joe; Gill, Lucille (1999). Roughtail the Dreaming of the Roughtail Lizard and Other Stories Told by the Kukatja: Tjarany Tjaranykura Tjukurrpa Ngaanpa Kalkinpa Wangka Tjukurrtjanu (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/ASIN: 1875641300. Our Book No: 40069. $20 AUD.

133. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Catapult for Tom: What He Learned from a Dog [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 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.

134. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Lighthouse Lad: A Tale of a Boy's Bravery [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 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.

135. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). The Magpie Hero: Ballads of the Bushrangers [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 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.

136. 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.

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

138. 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.

139. Harris, John (1982). A Visit to the Bazaar (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 92 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, beige boards with black drawings covers, red cloth spine with gilt bands, colour plates, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book published in 1818 by printer John Harris. He used a new method in book production by using metal engraving for illustrations. This book, by an unidentified author, has 32 hand-coloured stipple engravings showing the stalls and activities of the merchants of the Soho Bazaar. The book is about four children who visit the bazaar in Soho Square, London with their parents. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30584. $30 AUD.

140. Hartnett, Sonya; Masciullo, Lucia (illustrator) (2015). Come Down, Cat! (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group Australia. 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/ASIN: 9780143506997. Our Book No: 29340. $15 AUD.

141. Harvey, Roland (2011). In the Bush: Our Holiday at Wombat Flat (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 28 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, 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. A companion book by Roland Harvet to his bestseller: At the Beach. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741750843. Our Book No: 30172. $14 AUD.

142. Harvey, Roland (2011). All the Way to W.A.: Our Search for Uncle Kev (1st ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial covers, colour drawings & endpapers, minor edgewear. This is a family journey to Western Australia. Uncle Kev is lost. He is looking for the rare Bearded Night Parrot, and his family are looking for him! This delightful children's picture story with the easy-to-read text and full-colour full-page drawings will suit all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741758856. Our Book No: 40394. $15 AUD.

143. 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/ASIN: 0140564993. Our Book No: 27536. $10 AUD.

144. 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/ASIN: 0864362927. Our Book No: 24987. $20 AUD.

145. Hatfield, Marcia; Greenhalgh, Rowl (illustrator); Ajax Films, producer (1979). Eddie's Alphabet: Based on the Popular Television Series by Marcia Hatfield (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ure Smith / Paul Hamlyn. 28 pp. Hardback small folio, good condition, pictorial cover, 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. Based on the popular TV program by Marcis Hatfield. Illustrated by Rowl Greenhalgh. ISBN/ASIN: 0725404981. Our Book No: 27813. $20 AUD.

146. Hathorn, Libby; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (1986). The Tram to Bondi Beach (Reprint ed). Sydney: Fontana Picture Lions / Collins. 28 pp. Paperback small square, very good condition, spine & some pages little creased, covers lightly marked, f minor edgewear. A wonderful children's picture story by Libby Hathorn 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 by Julie Vivas bring this book to life. Highly commended by The Children's Book Council as picture book of the year. ISBN/ASIN: 0006620337. Our Book No: 13618. $12 AUD.

147. Hathorn, Libby; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (1992). The Tram to Bondi Beach (25th Anniversary ed) [A Picture Bluegum Book]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, spine lightly creased, minor edgewear. A wonderful children's picture story by Libby Hathorn about a boy named Keiran who sold papers, but planned to drive the trams he loved to travel on so much. The bright life-like drawings by Julie Vivas bring this book to life. Highly commended by The Children's Book Council for picture book of the year. 25th Anniversary edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0207176191. Our Book No: 41084. $18 AUD.

148. 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/ASIN: 0730202445. Our Book No: 11161. $10 AUD.

149. 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/ASIN: 067006100X. Our Book No: 40092. $13 AUD.

150. 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. 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. 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. (No date, but 1945, Trove.) Our Book No: 17082. $30 AUD.

151. 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, no jacket as issued very good condition, pictorial cover, colour text-photos & drawings, map, minor edgewear. A fictional children's story by Valerie Hill and colleagues 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. (Colour endpapers & some internal sketches are a collage of historical newspapers, documents and photos.) ISBN/ASIN: 0646112740. Our Book No: 22415. $25 AUD.

152. 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 by Robert Holden accompanies an exhibition of the works of Australian children’s writeres and illustrators. Includes chapters on children's illustrated books in 19th century Australia, the golden age of Australian fantasy illustration, the genesis of the Australian picture book, and contemporary children's book illustration in Australia. There are biographical notes on the main illustrators. Sponsored by James Hardie Industries. (No date, but 1988. ISBN not printed in book.) ISBN/ASIN: 0731630513. Our Book No: 17599. $25 AUD.

153. Holden, Robert (1992). Twinkle, Twinkle, Southern Cross: The Forgotten Folklore of Australian Nursery Rhymes. Canberra: National Library of Australia (NLA). 99 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good plus condition, black & white drawings, colour plates, spine minimally faded as common, minor edgewear. Robert Holden provides a combination of scholarship and entertainment as he 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/ASIN: 064210560X. Our Book No: 29424. $40 AUD.

154. 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 not available for postage 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/ASIN: 0207178178. Our Book No: 17485. $100 AUD.

155. 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/ASIN: 0207180148. Our Book No: 30291. $15 AUD.

156. 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. Bryan Holme presents this beautiful book that tells life the life of Kate Greenaway, as well as a selection from her famous children’s works. Both words and pictures of the famous British children's writer & artist, some never before published, are arranged for readers of all ages to enjoy. ISBN/ASIN: 0140045198. Our Book No: 30243. $15 AUD.

157. 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, card covers, black & white drawings, yellow-tinted paper, 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, Melbourne The reason for this is that guide dogs of the future must be familiar with 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. Our Book No: 23894. $12 AUD.

158. Hughes, Shirley (1995). Rhymes for Annie Rose (Reprint ed). London: Bodley Head. 44 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), light foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear), faint foxing top edge. This very special book shows children's author and illustrator Shirley Hughes at her best. The simple verses are suitable for little ones to join in. The sketches have a special charm that will delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 037031980X. Our Book No: 26999. $20 AUD.

159. Hughes, Shirley (2001). Alfie Weather (1st ed). London: Bodley Head. 42 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear jacket, review label front free flyleaf. First edition. A new collection of children's stories and poems by Shirley Hughes, 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. One of her Alfie series of 8 books. ISBN/ASIN: 0370325613. Our Book No: 29146. $30 AUD.

160. Hunt, Nan; Hills, Noela (illustrator) (1987). Prisoner of the Mulligrubs (1st p/b ed). Sydney: William Collins Australia. 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. A delightful children's picture story by Nan Hunt about a boy named Jonathan who has the measles and must find something to keep him from being bored!. The colourful drawings by Noela Hills will amuse all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0006623387. Our Book No: 29258. $20 AUD.

161. Hunt, Nan; Kubbos, Alison (illustrator) (1991). The Dove Tree (1st ed). Sydney, Milsons Point: Random House. 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/ASIN: 0091826128. Our Book No: 28334. $20 AUD.

162. Hunt, Nan; Ogden, Betina (illustrator) (1988). The Show. Sydney: Collins Press / Anne Ingram Books. 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 by Nan Hunt about a girl named Mary who waited for her grandparents to take her to the agricultural show. The colourful drawings by Betina Ogden will delight all ages. (Autograph of Nan Hunt.). ISBN/ASIN: 0732248035. Our Book No: 28220. $20 AUD.

163. Ingram, Anne; Morimoto, Junko (illustrator) (2010). Run Damon, Run (Reprint ed). Sydney: Red Fox / Random House. 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner front cover lightly creased, spine little creased, minor edgewear. A children's story by Anne Ingram 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 Morimoto make Damon look life-like. ISBN/ASIN: 0091840767. Our Book No: 28569. $16 AUD.

164. Inkpen, Mick (2005). Beachmoles and Bellvine (1st p/b ed). London: Hodder Children's Books. 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/ASIN: 0340878665. Our Book No: 28828. $10 AUD.

165. Isobel (1995). Nanbaree (2nd ed). Perth, Nedlands: Self Published: Isobel / Printed by Muhlings Colour Printers. 168 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour & sepia (brown-tinted) reproductions, map, top corner tips two pages creased, minor edgewear. In this beautiful children's book, compiled by Isobel, the reproductions tell a very special true story never previously told. In 1788, Nanbaree watched the First Fleet sail into Sydney Harbour. He was adopted by Surgeon White and became a key person in the life of the early colony. Nanbaree acted as an interpreter for Governor Phillip and his own countrymen. The artist, Thomas Watling, was assigned to illustrate White's collection of plants and animals. The talented forger also drew delightful portraits of Nanbaree, his family and friends and scenes of their life on Sydney Harbour. The Watling Collection is in the British Museum of Natural History, and is now presented here for the first time. In this fascinating children's book, Nanbaree and Thomas Watling, who shared the same household 200 years ago, are now given their rightful place in Australian history. ISBN/ASIN: 0646207091. Our Book No: 40863. $30 AUD.

166. 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/ASIN: 9780143780670. Our Book No: 40192. $12 AUD.

167. Johnson, Phyllis; Elder, Jean (1946). Robbie's Trip to Fairyland. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 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.

168. 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 (olive cloth spine, concealed staples), full-page colour drawings, sepia (brown-tinted drawings), pages lightly toned (notably first & last page), minor edgewear & scuffing. Children’s picture story in which Robbie is granted his birthday wish to visit Fairyland. (Muir 3793. No date, but 1950, Trove.). Our Book No: 17539. $30 AUD.

169. Kauter, Frank (1946). Over the Hills and Far Away. Sydney: John Sands. 220 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, thick pictorial board cover, lacks title page presumably as issued, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, edgewear spine & corners (showing boards), child's scribble rear cover. 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. (No date, but 1946, Trove.). Our Book No: 17586. $10 AUD.

170. 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/ASIN: 9780857980014. Our Book No: 40236. $18 AUD.

171. 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/ASIN: 0170070123. Our Book No: 27015. $35 AUD.

172. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Fielding, David (illustrator) (1988). Acacia Terrace (1st ed). Gosford, NSW: Ashton Scholastic. 34 pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, dustjacket (with flaps all sides), very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover (inlaid colour drawing), decorative endpapers, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear (mainly top edge). First edition. This beautiful inspiring children's picture book by Barbara Ker Wilson 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 Australian Bicentenary year. Illustrated by David Fielding. ISBN/ASIN: 0868963496. Our Book No: 27395. $20 AUD.

173. Kerr, Judith (2000). Mog: The Forgetful Cat (1st this ed). London: Harper / HarperCollins. 38 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket. This is the 30th Anniversary edition of this very special children's picture story about Mog the cat by Judith Kerr, and his many adventures. He helps to catch a burglar, and ends up getting a medal for bravery. ISBN/ASIN: 0001955071. Our Book No: 40885. $30 AUD.

174. 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/ASIN: 0006645011. Our Book No: 27854. $10 AUD.

175. Kerr, Judith (2005). Mog and the Baby (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 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/ASIN: 9780007171323. Our Book No: 29923. $10 AUD.

176. Kerr, Judith (2006). Mog in the Dark (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 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/ASIN: 9780007171330. Our Book No: 28669. $14 AUD.

177. Kersh, Norah (1999). Outback Alphabet (Reprint ed). Maxwelton, QLD: Self-Published: 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 by Norah Kersh is uniquely Australian. Many outback children will associate many of the images with their first understanding of and writing of actual words and sentences. The soft colourful illustrations will delight any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0646332473. Our Book No: 27912. $25 AUD.

178. Kloet, Christine (1977). After Alice: A Hundred Years of Children's Reading in Britain. London: Library Association. 63 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, glossy card covers (few minor scratches), colour plates (including frontispiece), black & white drawings, minor foxing top edge, 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/ASIN: 0853657408. Our Book No: 22047. $12 AUD.

179. Kroll, Jeri; James, Ann (illustrator) (1998). A Coat of Cats (1st ed). Melbourne,: Thomas C. Lothian. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (full-page), orange endpapers, few foxed spots first two pages & last page, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story for cat-lovers of all ages, by Jeri Kroll. Once there was an old lady who lived alone, or so her neighbours said, but she lived with seven cats who loved her. One day, the old lady is moved to a 'shiny new flat' and has to give her cats up. The cats have long memories, as well as nine lives - they miss her as much as she misses them. Late one night, the old lady braves very cold weather to check on them and that's when they prove how much she means to them. The beautiful drawings by Ann James will bring a smile to anyone. ISBN/ASIN: 0850919533. Our Book No: 31081. $15 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. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corner tips. A charming children's picture story by Diana Lawrenson about a hen called Paraphernalia and her owner Dottie. Suggested reading age is primary school. The bright life-like illustrations by Dee Huxley help to bring the story to life. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733328480. Our Book No: 28977. $16 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. Illustrated by John Anthony King. ISBN/ASIN: 0732905486. Our Book No: 25527. $15 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, no jacket, 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/ASIN: 0733611826. Our Book No: 25076. $14 AUD.

185. Leonard, Dion; Manuzak, Lisa (illustrator) (2017). Gobi: A Little Dog With a Big Heart (1st p/b ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, small patch top corner flyleaf little rubbed, minor edgewear corners. This is the fascinating children's story of a tough little dog named Gobi. The author met her when he was taking part in an ultramarathon in the Chinese Gobi Desert. This special book is written for children, and is the biography of a loveable pup who earned a permanent home in Edinburgh, Scotland. The delightful illustrations make this a book for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780008258078. Our Book No: 40407. $15 AUD.

186. Lister, Gladys; Abbott, Joyce (illustrator) (1942). Grandpuff and Leafy (Unstated 1st ed). Sydney: Marchant & Co. 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.

187. Lister, Gladys; Abbott, Joyce (illustrator) (1943). Grandpuff and Leafy (2nd impression ed). Sydney: Marchant & Co. 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.

188. 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/ASIN: 0729508439. Our Book No: 28672. $15 AUD.

189. 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.

190. Lyne, Nairda (1983). Granny Stayput. Hobart: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings (colour front cover), 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. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0909575096. Our Book No: 20577. $15 AUD.

191. Macarthur-Onslow, Annette (1977). Minnie (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ure Smith. 64 pp. Hardback quarto, good plus condition, pictorial cover, black & white & colour drawings, tiny scuff bottom corner tip rear cover & spine ends, spine little faded, light foxing few pages, faint foxing endpapers. Delightful children's picture tale about a cat in the Cotswold woods, England, by Australian children's writer Annette Macarthur-Onslow. The charming illustrations bring this wonderful story to life. ISBN/ASIN: 0725400455. Our Book No: 3811. $15 AUD.

192. 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.

193. 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.

194. 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 by Eric Maddern, 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 drawings by Adrienne Kennaway make this a delightful book for any child.g. ISBN/ASIN: 0711208980. Our Book No: 23845. $12 AUD.

195. 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.

196. Malcolm, Penelope (1945). A Holiday at the Seaside. City Not Stated: Publisher Not Stated [Valentine]. 10 pp. Paperback narrow quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet (novelty design, human shape), colour & sepia (brown-coloured) drawings, corner rear cover creased, minor edgewear, owner's written name. Peggie and her dog Laddie and companions play on the beach. Text in verse. (Not listed in Trove. Estimated date, 1940s. 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 of which are listed in in Trove.). Our Book No: 14614. $50 AUD.

197. 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. (No date, but 1948, Trove. The scarce dustjacket is missing. Exists in three states: this one has a tan cloth binding.) Our Book No: 16177. $40 AUD.

198. Maltby, Peg (1948). Meet Mr Cobbledick! Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, no jacket (missing), good condition, thick pictorial board covers, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, spiral binding (covered by olive cloth spine as issued, worn, notably spine ends), covers corners creased, scuff mark rear cover, some edgewear, all drawings colored by child, non-author written dedication inside front cover, copy 2. First & only edition. A collectible Australian children's picture story about Paul and his adventures with Archie Cobbledick the gnome. Muir 4656. (No date, 1948, Trove. The scarce dustjacket is missing. Exists in three states: this one has the scarcer olive or green-grey cloth spine. ) Our Book No: 16177A. $25 AUD.

199. Maltby, Peg (1950). Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 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. 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. No date, but 1950, Trove & Kalgoorlie Miner review.). Our Book No: 16187. $75 AUD.

200. Maltby, Peg (1950). Little Red Riding Hood. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 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. 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. No date, but 1950, Trove.). Our Book No: 16188. $75 AUD.

201. Maltby, Peg (1961). Peg's Fairy Book: Written and Illustrated by Peg Maltby (5th ed) [Pegs Fairy Book]. Melbourne, Moorabbin: P. C. Grosser & Co. 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 (undated but 1961, Trove.) 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. (Earlier editions titled in part Pegs Fairy Book.). Our Book No: 16179. $125 AUD.

202. Maltby, Peg (1961). Ben and Bella in the Clouds (New ed). Melbourne, Moorabbin: P. C. Grosser & Co. 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 in the Ben and Bella series by Peg Maltby. (No date, but 1961. The cover of this edition emphasises clouds, whereas the first edition has an umbrella.). Our Book No: 17463. $60 AUD.

203. Maltby, Peg (1982). The Adventures of Ben and Bella. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 64 pp. Hardback small folio, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), blue cloth boards, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings (some full-page), tiny hole front cloth cover near spine (affects front free flyleaf), edge tears jacket (archival tape repairs reverse side), some edgewear. A delightful classic children’s picture story, written and illustrated by Peg Maltby. Follow the adventures of two happy pixies, They meet a lost mermaid, build a bush house to escape the summer heat, they help a mother bandicoot find her lost baby son, and they are not recused from the water by a duck who was too interested in dressing properly. Previously published as four separate books by Murphett, Melbourne, from 1947 to 1951: 'Ben and Bella', 'Ben and Bella in the Hills', 'Ben and Bella at the Beach', and 'Ben and Bella in the Gardens'. ISBN/ASIN: 0207146659. Our Book No: 12754. $30 AUD.

204. Maltby, P. (Peg) (1983). Nutchen of the Forest (New, reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (mostly full-page), illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear jacket (reverse side light foxing), spine ends lightly rubbed. This delightful Australian children's story by Peg Maltby has been reissued for a new generation. A little old lady Nutchen lives in a beautiful forest and looks after and rescues the wild birds and animals. The large drawings, also by Peg Maltby, will charm any age. A collectible Australian children's picture story. (Originally published 1945: this is the new 1977 edition by Angus & Robertson, reprinted in 1983.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207135223. Our Book No: 28767. $30 AUD.

205. 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/ASIN: 0887763979. Our Book No: 22042. $15 AUD.

206. Martin, Winifred (1959). The Three Kittens (U.K. ed). London: Blackie & Son. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial boards, very 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). A delightful collectible book about a tabby cat and her three charming kittens and their adventures (two of whom moved to new homes). The large drawings and easy-to-read text will delight any age. (No date, but either 1st UK [1949] or reissue [1959]. Originally published, 1948 in USA as Three Naughty Kittens.) Our Book No: 25728. $15 AUD.

207. 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.

208. Mass, Nuri; Mass, Celeste (illustrator) (1937). Australian Wild Flower Fairies (1st ed). Sydney: Shakespeare Head Press. 132 pp. Paperback tall trade, good condition, black & white drawings, faint toning pages, top corner tip rear cover creased, covers little faded (slight colour loss), small tear & crease bottom front cover & first few pages, minor edgewear. This very special book by Nuri Mass is for children and adults, the layman as well as botanist. Nuri introduces our wildflowers as individual identities along with a fairy, infinitely varied and delightful. A unique publication with all the plants having fairy-like qualities that will interest teachers and pupils. The excellent drawings and simple botanical descriptions are included to help teachers and pupils, and anyone interested to learn about Australian wildflowers. (Botanical illustrations by Nuri Mass, fairies by Celeste Mass.). Our Book No: 40917. $35 AUD.

209. Mass, Nuri; Mass, Celeste (illustrator) (1965). Many Paths, One Heaven. Sydney, Summer Hill: The Writer's Press. 128 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, black & white & single-colour drawings, light foxing edges, pages lightly toned, corners covers bumped & little rubbed, boards lightly marked, spine faded, written name biro free flyleaf. Nuri Mass tells the fascinating stories of the world's great religions, and of the people who founded them. The book will interest children, and young students and students. The religions covered are: Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Islam. (No date, but 1965, Trove.). Our Book No: 31033. $20 AUD.

210. 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/ASIN: 9780980677850. Our Book No: 28190. $25 AUD.

211. Mattingley, Christobel; Mullins, Patricia (1984). The Magic Saddle (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Hodder Headline. 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/ASIN: 0340364211. Our Book No: 28339. $10 AUD.

212. Mattingley, Christobel; Mullins, Patricia (1991). Rummage (Reprint ed). Sydney: Collins / Angus & Robertson. 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/ASIN: 0207171351. Our Book No: 29089. $10 AUD.

213. Maybank, Thomas (1937). Mirth by Maybank for Young and Old Alike. London & Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co., Limited. 48 pp. Hardback large oblong folio (24.0 x 37.0 cm), good condition only, 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, pages lightly toned (some foxed), notable edgewear. A scarce and delightful large-format classic humorous children's picture book, published in 1937. Thomas Maybank (1869 - 1029, pen-name) was an English comic artist and illustrator. The detailed endpaper comic scenes he drew for the Ward Lock 'Wonder Book' series for children are here collected. He was a frequent contributor to 'Punch' magazine. A scarce early collectible Ward Lock publication. ISBN/ASIN: B0010ONLU6. Our Book No: 14900. $160 AUD.

214. Mayhew, James (1998). Katie Meets the Impressionists (Reprint ed). London: Orchard Books. 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/ASIN: 1860397689. Our Book No: 27255. $12 AUD.

215. 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.

216. McKimmie, Chris (2015). Lara of Newtown. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 34 pp. Hardback quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings (mostly full-page). A witty and wonderful story about a cat looking for love and a forever home in the Sydney inner suburb of Newtown. The story is told from Lara the cat's side of the fence. The drawings will appeal to most ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760112325. Our Book No: 30484. $20 AUD.

217. Mclaren, Duncan (2007). Looking for Enid: The Mysterious and Inventive Life of Enid Blyton. London: Portobello Books. 319 pp. Hardback small thick octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), minor edgewear. A strikingly inventive and unusual portrait of the very successful English writer for children, Enid Blyton, who entertained millions worldwide with her adventure stories and mysteries, but was herself an adventure and a mystery. She gave us the Famous Five, the Enchanted Wood and the Wishing Chair. We are told today that her stories are tainted, but they deserve renewed attention. Accompany Duncan on his travels around Britain to investigate what made Enid Enid and endeavour to reach the source of her torrent of stories, those that came when she was 'letting her mind go free'. ISBN/ASIN: 9781846271151. Our Book No: 17954. $25 AUD.

218. McLean, Andrew; McLean, Janet (1995). Cats' Whiskers [Cat's Whiskers]. Sydney: Little Ark / Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few light creases pages, minor edgewear. Janet McLean has produced a delightful children's picture story about a family whose six very different cats (Monica, Max, Minerva, Roly, Lin and Jake) cause constant chaos about the house and neighbourhood. The charming drawings by Andrew McLean will delight all ages. (A Little Ark book from Allen & Unwin.). ISBN/ASIN: 1863739254. Our Book No: 25166. $30 AUD.

219. 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/ASIN: 073440641X. Our Book No: 24924. $25 AUD.

220. Meeks, Arone Raymond (1992). Enora and the Black Crane (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 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. Enora, a young Aboriginal man, has to find out the meaning of a rainbow of colour flying through the forest. Shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Arone has written and illustrated this beautiful book. ISBN/ASIN: 0868966436. Our Book No: 28187. $13 AUD.

221. Meeks, Arone Raymond (2002). Sisi and the Cassowary (1st ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, horizontal strip on free flyleaf (strip of paper removed leaving a light impression on the blue endpaper), minor edgewear. Children's picture story by Arone Raymond Meeks, being an Aboriginal legend. Sisa gets lost from her family, and meets a boy named Bindi who has to gather berries before he can return home. Sisi offers to help him, and he tells her he will help her to return to her family. He disappears, and Sisi wonders how she will be able to find her family. A beautiful cassowary comes along and helps her return home. Sisi thinks that the cassowary has some features like the boy she met. The author has written and illustrated this beautiful book, and previously wrote and illustrated 'Enora and the Black Crane’. ISBN/ASIN: 1865045241. Our Book No: 41076. $30 AUD.

222. 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.

223. Micklethwait, Lucy (1996). I Spy: Transport in Art (1st p/b ed) [I Spy Series]. London: Collins. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, front hinge little split (all pages firm), minor edgewear corner tips covers. This special children's picture book has 13 important paintings with a different type of transport to spy in each one, from horse to hot-air balloon. Each of the colour plates provides a new canvas for children to explore as they look at the various ways to travel. Simple text for 4 to 7 year olds, but this is a game for everyone to enjoy. (One of a series of 'I Spy' children's books. Devised and selected by Lucy Micklethwait.). ISBN/ASIN: 0006645801. Our Book No: 29830. $15 AUD.

224. Miller, Cameron; Falla, Dominique (1995). Woodlore (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Norwood: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings (paintings), minor edgewear corners & base spine, advert stickers front cover. Cameron Miller and Dominique Falla superbly convey the ancient magic of the woodworker's craft in this unusual and exquisite children's picture book. The book 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 wood craftspersons live in Melbourne, Australia). A Children's Book Council of Australia Short-listed Book. ISBN/ASIN: 1862911681. Our Book No: 20847. $22 AUD.

225. 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/ASIN: 0732248051. Our Book No: 26723. $20 AUD.

226. 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 Jennifer 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/ASIN: 0642107610. Our Book No: 24178. $15 AUD.

227. 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, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. . 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/ASIN: 1851458387. Our Book No: 16181. $30 AUD.

228. Morimoto, Junko; Smith, Helen (adaptation) (1983). The White Crane (1st ed). Sydney: Collins. 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's picture story based on a classic Japanese tale, and illustrated by Junko Morimoto. One winter's day an old man saved a crane stuck in the snow. Later that evening a young girl knocked on the door of the old couple's house. Month's later the old lady did what the young girl specifically asked her not to do and the young girl had to leave. ISBN/ASIN: 0001843117. Our Book No: 18118. $40 AUD.

229. Moring, Alexander; Cooper, M. B. (illustrator) (1958). Mrs Carolina Duck (Childrens Colour Storybook). London: Alexander Moring Ltd. 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.

230. Morris, Katherine (1984). How the Sun was Made: An Aboriginal Legend. Sydney: Little Hills Press. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, good plus condition, pictorial laminated covers, 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. A delightful children's picture story by Katherine Morris about an Aboriginal legend about how the sun was made. The full-colour large lifelike drawings by the author make this an ideal book for any age. (No date, but 1984, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949773093. Our Book No: 27911. $20 AUD.

231. 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 minor insect damage covers (mainly front cover edges), minor edgewear. Marcie Muir describes in detail 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/ASIN: 0855871547. Our Book No: 17693. $15 AUD.

232. 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/ASIN: 1921042494. Our Book No: 27859. $20 AUD.

233. 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/ASIN: 0001950398. Our Book No: 29540. $15 AUD.

234. 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.

235. 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. 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.

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

237. Naiura (2005). More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime (1st ed). Sydney: Bartel Publications. 42 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, full-page colour drawings (including endpapers), minimal scratching & edgewear covers. Authentic Aboriginal fables as told by the Naiura’s grandmother. The large full-colour sketches make this a delightful children's picture story for any child, or adult interested in collecting Aboriginal fables. ISBN/ASIN: 1875520228. Our Book No: 25081. $22 AUD.

238. 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.

239. 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.

240. Nicholson, John (1995). Gold! The Fascinating Story of Gold in Australia (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner tip little creased front cover, minor edgewear corners. This book for children and young adults explores the role of gold in Australian history. It is full of people and places, adventures and dangers, successes and failures. Topics: the gold rushes, working conditions, life on the goldfields, food and cooking, women and children, the Eureka Stockade, Lasseter's Reef, environmental impact. ISBN/ASIN: 1863737863. Our Book No: 30329. $18 AUD.

241. 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.

242. Nister, Ernest (1897). Peeps into Petland: A Volume of Stories and Pictures of our Pets (1st ed). London / New York / Bavaria (printer): E. P. Dutton & Co / Ernest Nister. Unnum pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, good condition, black & white drawings & photos, light foxing & toning edges, pages lightly toned, corners bumped, boards slightly marked, little patches toning some pages, cloth spine lightly rubbed, scuffs along board edges, archival tape repairs hinges, non-author written & dated dedication front free flyleaf This scarce special collectible children's story is about pets, and will delight children of all ages. The charming drawings and photos help to tell the stories and will keep pet lovers amused for ages. (No date, but 18975, dedication date.). Our Book No: 40528. $80 AUD.

243. Niwrad, William; Darwin, William (real name) (1949). Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories for Children (1st ed). Melbourne: National Press Pty Ltd. 133 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in fair dustjacket), black & white drawings, spine ends creased, some edgewear jacket (edge tears, chipped, some loss spine ends, cover corners missing, slightly faded), pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, spine ends little bumped, boards faded & slightly mottled, few tiny foxed spots endpapers, small black texta mark front free flyleaf, autograph (author's written dedication title page), protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve backed by brown paper. A collection of stories for children written in the 1940s by an Australian writer William Darwin, using the pseudonym William Niwrad (Darwin reversed). One of the stories called 'The Faithful Dog' is a true story about a dog named Rowdy and his dog friend called Tibby. From the front cover: This book has, by command of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, been accepted into the Royal Library for the Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, and Princess Anne. Stated to be the first book by an Australian author to receive such an honour. Muir 5393. First edition. (Reading copy.). Our Book No: 30896. $35 AUD.

244. Norman, Lilith; Young, Noela (illustrator) (1999). Grandpa. Sydney: Margaret Hamilton Books. 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 by Lilith Norman 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. Illustrated by Noela Young. ISBN/ASIN: 1876289244. Our Book No: 29716. $20 AUD.

245. O'Harris, Pixie; Yardley, Lynette; Cock, Gwen M.; Lawton, Eva (1982). The Pixie O. Harris Fairy Book: Stories and Verse. Adelaide: Rigby Limited Publishers. 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. The Pixie O. Harris Fairy Book. 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 front cover). Facsimile edition 1982, Rigby Limited Publishers, originally published in 1925. . ISBN/ASIN: 0727016016. Our Book No: 3831. $45 AUD.

246. O'Harris, Pixie; McVitty, 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 drawings, black & white text-photos, slight foxing reverse side jacket (little faded, top edge lightly creased, sticker mark reverse side rear flap), minimal foxing front free flyleaf, minor edgewear. The autobiography of Pixie O'Harris, Australia's best-known and well-loved children's book author and illustrator. This fascinating book is illustrated by examples of her work over the past 60 years and will delight the many generations of Australians who have been brought up on her books. An appendix listsher books written and illustrations. ISBN/ASIN: 0727018140. Our Book No: 29290. $25 AUD.

247. O'Neill, Everlyn (1991). Washing Mr Blob (1st ed). Melbourne: Lothian Publishing. 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/ASIN: 0850914663. Our Book No: 26844. $20 AUD.

248. 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/ASIN: 1921042508. Our Book No: 26976. $20 AUD.

249. 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/ASIN: 0192122134. Our Book No: 28088. $28 AUD.

250. 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 (24.7 x 30.0 cm), good plus condition, music scripts, full-page black & white drawings, inside covers foxed, minor creasing & foxing, some edgewear, string binding, rubber stamp title page. 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. $130 AUD.

251. 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 (24.7 x 30.0 cm), good condition, red coloured cover (red, orange & black pictorial), music scripts, black & white drawings (many full-page), top corner front cover thinned (small chip top edge), otherwise minor creasing & foxing, ink stain rear cover (two small faint stains front cover), some edgewear, string binding, rubber stamp title page. 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, with pencil annotation 3/6. Plate number bottom corner rear cover. Red cover state, rather than green cover state, Originally published by George Robertson, 1910.). Our Book No: 17688. $110 AUD.

252. 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. 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.

253. 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 repaired volume lacking foxing, complete internally with 16 plates, 8 in colour. Possible second state of the first edition: has circles cover design. Sticker inside rear cover: 'Corvina bookbinders, Burwood, Melbourne'. Owner's written name dated 1927.). Our Book No: 17341. $220 AUD.

254. Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul; Rentoul, Annie; McVitty, 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. This Australian children's classic abiut elves and fairies was originally published by Lothian in 1916. The verses by Annie R. Rentoul about fairies and complemented by the drawings by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. The beautiful drawings and whimsical verse bring these elves and fairies to life again in this new edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0734405588. Our Book No: 29277. $30 AUD.

255. 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 by Michael Page 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. Illustrated by Robert Ingpen. ISBN/ASIN: 0855721391. Our Book No: 27824. $15 AUD.

256. Park, Ruth; Blakely, Zelma (illustrator) (1969). Nuki and the Sea Serpent (1st ed). [London]: Longmans Young Books. 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/ASIN: 0582152550. Our Book No: 27419. $13 AUD.

257. Park, Ruth; Niland, Deborah (illustrator) (1991). James (1st ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books. 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). (James, by Ruth Park, illustrated by Deborah Niland, hardback dustjacket, Viking Penguin 1991.) This children's picture story by Ruth Park 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. He is rescued by Pip the Golden Labrador dog. This charming story celebrates his childhood innocent belief that he can do anything - if he thinks he can. Illustrated by Deborah Niland. ISBN/ASIN: 0670824267. Our Book No: 28573. $20 AUD.

258. Paterson, A. B. (Banjo); Wilson, Mark (illustrator) (2015). We're All Australians Now (1st ed). Sydney: HarperCollins Children's Books. 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/ASIN: 9780732296476. Our Book No: 29742. $18 AUD.

259. 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 by Donald Pease 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/ASIN: 9780195323023. Our Book No: 29306. $20 AUD.

260. Penney, Ian (illustrator); Trust, National (1998). The National Trust ABC. London: National Trust (Enterprises) Ltd. 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/ASIN: 0707802598. Our Book No: 28737. $15 AUD.

261. 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, minor edgewear, 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/ASIN: 0001831585. Our Book No: 29497. $16 AUD.

262. Photogravures (1945). Australian A.B.C. City Not Stated: Photogravures Pty Ltd / Nucolorvue Productions. 16 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, stapled, pictorial thick card covers and pages, colour drawings, stapled, spine little rubbed, edges little foxed, staples slightly rusted, small piece missing base spine & adjacent covers, few tiny pinhead holes & slight scuffing first & last page, minor edgewear corners. A delightful children's book of colorfully illustrated drawings with four-line verses for each letter of the alphabet. (Estimated date: 1940s, Trove. Muir 269.). Our Book No: 40360. $30 AUD.

263. 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/ASIN: 0448473739. Our Book No: 24547. $15 AUD.

264. 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.

265. 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/ASIN: 073224806X. Our Book No: 26942. $15 AUD.

266. Praeger, S. Rosamond (S. R.) (1903). How They Went to School. London, Glasgow & Dublin: Blackie & Son. 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 & Son children's picture story. Kitty and Hal didn't mean to be late for school, but so many distractions happened on the way. Delightful colour woodcut drawings, with text on the facing page. Praeger was an Irish illustrator and sculptor. (This is the scarce printing of the first edition possessing a red cloth cover: most known copies have a tan cover. Professionably repaired.). ISBN/ASIN: B007C52TMS. Our Book No: 17005. $200 AUD.

267. Priceman, Marjorie (2001). My Nine Lives by Clio. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks / Simon & Schuster. 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/ASIN: 0689846703. Our Book No: 25983. $12 AUD.

268. 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. Pamela Prince combines prose and poetry with old paintings and illustrations that depict children and their toys. Some of the superb illustrations are from early 1900s to late 1920s. ISBN/ASIN: 0517576198. Our Book No: 20169. $13 AUD.

269. Printing, Offset (1944). The Giant Book of Speed [OPC Series A88]. Sydney, Waterloo: Offset Printing Coy. 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. Colourful large-format children's picture book about speed, Artwork signed T.H.R. at end. (No date, 1944, Trove, or 1946, date of written dedication.). Our Book No: 12227. $20 AUD.

270. Printing, Offset (1944). The Giant Book of Ships [OPC series A89]. Sydney, Waterloo: Offset Printing Coy. 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. Colorful large-format children's picture book by Offset Printing about the history of ships. (No date, but 1944, Trove, or 1946, date of written dedication.) Our Book No: 12228. $20 AUD.

271. 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), minor edgewear. Classic story for young adults about adventures on Coconut-Ice Island, originally published in 1908. Contains revised illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite prepared for a later edition, but not actually published until now. ISBN/ASIN: 0207149453. Our Book No: 3629. $25 AUD.

272. 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 by Annie Rentoul about adventures on Coconut-Ice Island, originally published in 1908. This 1984 Angus & Robertson edition contains revised illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite not previously published. (This copy: Cornstalk reprint, 1987.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207149453. Our Book No: 3832. $30 AUD.

273. Ritter, Fred; Thompson, Roma (illustrator); Pagett, I. G. (illustrator) (1949). Modern Nursery Rhymes (1st ed). Melbourne: Fred Ritter (Printer & Publisher). 42 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, papered boards, black & white & single-colour drawings, spine ends chipped, pages lightly toned, small tear & paper loss near base spine, spine edges rubbed, minor edgewear. These delightful old rhymes from the 1940s will appeal to young and old alike. The Australian author is a member of the Bread and Cheese Club, Melbourne. The book is not dated, but the commendation is dated 1949. The charming single colour drawings that use red and green enhance the clear black & white drawings. (Pages not numbered.). Our Book No: 30888. $40 AUD.

274. Rixson, Marjorie; Turner, Joan (illustrator) (1946). They Sail at Sunrise. Melbourne: Georgian House. 118 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white drawings, pages toned, small edge tears jacket (piece missing top spine, sticker mark, base spine chipped, edgewear), corners & spine ends board covers little bumped, slight crease some pages (during manufacture), bookshop label inside front cover, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve This delightful young adults book by Marjorie Rixson tells the story of Ratty and Platty and their adventures on the good ship Rataplat, and their meeting with Bella the Flying Fish, the Gallant Swordfish, the Old Green Witch in the cave beneath the sea, the King Penguins, the Albatross, the King and the Princesses in The Land of Heart’s Desire, and the Good Friend of all Children, Santa Claus. The author states there is a lot of fun and fantasy in this book stated for children from 6 to 10, but also suits young adults. ISBN/ASIN: B000SU0N18. Our Book No: 30900. $25 AUD.

275. Roscoe, William; Dorset, Mrs; Mulready, William (illustrator) (1982). The Butterfly's Ball, and The Grasshopper's Feast + The Peacock At Home: A Sequel to The Butterfly's Ball (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 + 14 pp. Each book: Paperback small trade, very good plus condition, frontispiece, black & white plates, coloured engravings, card envelope. Both in same slipcase. The author of The Butterfly's Ball wrote this story for his young son Robert. John Harris published the poem anonymously in London in January 1807, with an engraved text and copperplate illustrations by the young William Mulready, the son of poor Irish immigrants. The Peacock at Home, a sequel, written by an anonymous lady, later identified as Catherine Ann (Turner) Dorset, was published in September 1807, by the Harris firm. This booklet was illustrated with copperplates engraved after William Mulready. The card envelopes that wrap around each individual booklet add a special touch. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30589. $40 AUD.

276. 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.

277. 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.

278. Rudd, Elizabeth; Vere Boyle, Eleanor (illustrator) (1988). Beauty and the Beast (Reprint ed) [Golden Classics]. London: Hutchinson Children's. 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 by Elizabeth Rudd. ISBN/ASIN: 0091727138. Our Book No: 28094. $20 AUD.

279. Ruurs, Margriet; Badr, Nizar Ali (illustrator) (2016). Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey: In Arabic and English. 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/ASIN: 9780702259739. Our Book No: 30388. $25 AUD.

280. Sabates, illustrator (1965). Percy Pig's Glasses. London: Sandle's. 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. A scarce children's picture story, not listed in British Library online catalogue. (No date, but 1960s, similar item by illustrator in British Library catalogue. No title page. Illustrator not stated. Publisher details only on rear cover.) Our Book No: 7077. $80 AUD.

281. Satari, Susan (2005). Meg's House (1st p/b ed). Margaret River, WA: Self-Published: Susan Satari / Printed in India. 31 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, autograph (author's written initials inside front cover), minor edgewear, faint sticker mark inside rear cover. A children's picture story by Susan Satari about a girl named Meg who learns the fantasy secret of putting her own house in order. The author is a West Australian writer and illustrator (from the Margaret River region), and has self-published this book. This book would interest primary school age children. ISBN/ASIN: 0975812009. Our Book No: 41165. $25 AUD.

282. 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/ASIN: 9780857985873. Our Book No: 29988. $12 AUD.

283. Sendak, Maurice (1989). Caldecott and Co.: Notes on Books and Pictures. 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 Maurice Sendak, 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/ASIN: 1871061067. Our Book No: 26061. $20 AUD.

284. Shelmerdine, Celia (1995). Rosie and Mack Head Outback: An Adventure in the Kimberley. Kununurra, WA: Self-Published: El Questro Publishing. 38 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, illustrated front & back pastedowns, base spine bumped, few tiny dents rear cover & bottom corner front cover, closed tear top spine rear cover, owner’s name back of flyleaf, minor edgewear, autograph (written dedication from author on title page). This children's picture story by Celia Shelmerdine is based on her own adventures in the Kimberley. The story is about Mack and Rosie Fairweather who had been everywhere! This year their holiday was going to be different. They were heading outback! They were going to the Kimberley for an unforgettable adventure. The author and her husband Will Burrell, headed outback in 1991, when they bought El Questro station situated in the heart of the Kimberley. Celia was inspired to write and illustrate this book. El Questro is now a successful wilderness park, cattle station and holiday destination. ISBN/ASIN: 0646248685. Our Book No: 30674. $20 AUD.

285. Sillett, Devon; King, Cara (illustrator) (2018). Scaredy Book: It's Not Always Easy to be Brave! (1st ed). Sydney, Chatswood: EK Books. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This beautiful children's picture book by Devon Sillett is about a book who longs for adventure but he is too nervous to leave his comfy nook at the library. Then along comes Emma. Will he find the courage to try something new? Illustrated by Cara King. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925335682. Our Book No: 40878. $25 AUD.

286. Simpson, Catherine; Snook-Hann, Joanne (illustrator) (2006). Sailor: The Hangashore Newfoundland Dog (Reprint ed). St John's, Newfoundland: Tuckamore Books. 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, few small creases covers & internally, minor edgewear corner tips. A delightful children's picture story about a very special Newfoundland dog named Sailor. He did not like water until he had to save his owner Ike when he fell in the water. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. The story is inspired by Bosun, Cormack and Dory, three beautiful Newfoundland dogs. The author (Catherine Simpson) and illustrator (Joanne Snook-Hann) both live in Newfoundland, Canada,. ISBN/ASIN: 1895387981. Our Book No: 40404. $20 AUD.

287. Smith, Lane (2017). Grandpa Green (Reprint ed). London: Two Hoots. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, label residue mark. This children's picture story follows the great-grandson of Grandpa Green through a garden where memories are handed down in the fanciful shapes of topiary trees, and imagination recreates things forgotten. By turns touching and whimsical, this book opens the door to a garden of wonders for parents, grandparents and children alike. Lane Smith is the winner of the Kate Greenway medal. ISBN/ASIN: 9781447218357. Our Book No: 41005. $18 AUD.

288. 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/ASIN: 9781876288914. Our Book No: 26908. $18 AUD.

289. Steggall, Stephany Evans (2004). Can I Call You Colin?: The Authorised Biography of Colin Thiele. Sydney: New Holland. 448 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, minor edgewear. Can I Call You Colin?: The Authorised Biography of Colin Thiele, by Stephany Evans Steggall (New Holland, 2004). 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. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 1741101425. Our Book No: 21528. $25 AUD.

290. Stivens, Dal; Treloar, Bruce (illustrator) (1978). The Bushranger. Sydney: William Collins. 72 pp. Hardback large octavo, dustjacket, good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, top spine little chipped, minor foxing one page, edges lightly rubbed, minor edgewear, owner's name written (on white ink). This historical novel for young adults by Dal Stivens is about bushrangers. It relates the exploits of the carefree and close-knit band named 'The Daly Gang' who freely rob and plunder, and who threaten but do not kill. The story is told against a backdrop of true bushranging country: a sympathetic account of men on the run. The illustrations by Bruce Treloar capture the story's excitement and adventure. Suitable for older children. ISBN/ASIN: 0001843788. Our Book No: 27825. $12 AUD.

291. Summerly, Felix (editor); Webster, Thomas (illustrator); Horsley, J. C. (illustrator); Cope, C.W. (illustrator) (1982). The Traditional Faery Tales (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 32 pp. Hardback small wide trade, very good plus condition, colour plates, gilt title & edges, blue endpapers, frontispiece, laid-in tissue guides on plates (one loose tissue guide), blind stamped design on both boards. In cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Originally published by Joseph Cundall in 1845. Felix Summerly was the pseudonym of Sir Henry Cole who initiated the Home Treasury series in 1843 for the enjoyment of children. The collected edition reproduced in this facsimile series has delicately hand-coloured plates, engraved on wood. This book shows the trend from fact toward fancy in content and design that was to grow through the second half of the 19th century. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30583. $30 AUD.

292. 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.

293. 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/ASIN: 0080210929. Our Book No: 20074. $10 AUD.

294. Tapsell, Miranda; Tyler, Joshua ; Fry, Samantha (illustrator) (2022). Aunty's Wedding (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, two small bumps top edge rear cover, cover corners slightly bumped, tiny scuff top of spine. This is a warm family story by Miranda Tapsell (Aboriginal actress, with part-Tiwi Islands heritage) and Joshua Taylor that celebrate love and culture on a very special wedding day. Illustrated by Samantha Fry. There is a story and photo on the rear cover of Miranda, Joshua and Samantha. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760524838. Our Book No: 41063. $22 AUD.

295. 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 by Colin Thiele is about a farmer and his love of his farm and growing pumpkins. It will please children of all ages. The very colourful illustrations by Lucinda Hunnam are delightful. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183350. Our Book No: 20052. $15 AUD.

296. 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. 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/ASIN: 9780646904986. Our Book No: 29798. $30 AUD.

297. 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, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page). The beautiful children's picture story by Tania Whitfield and Ray Thompson is about a very special tugboat named Mavis who came to the rescue of the people of Brisbane (Queensland) when floods moved a piece of the walking path close to the Gateway Bridge. The life-like drawings by Jane Hudson will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980511253. Our Book No: 28105. $30 AUD.

298. Thoms, William John (editor); Tayler, Frederick (illustrator); Absolon, John (illustrator); Franklin, John (illustrator); Thomas, W. J. (1982). The Gallant History of Bevis of Southampton and Two Other Stories (3 books) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 + 16 + 16 pp. Each book: Paperback small square trade, very good condition, frontispiece, black & white decorations edges of pages, thin coloured card covers (matching colour decorative covers), gilt edges. In single slipcase (tiny scuff top corner, tiny bump top spine). Facsimile edition. Three volumes in one slipcase: The Gallant History of Bevis of Southampton - The Sweet and Pleasant History of Patient Grissel - A Mournful Ditty of the Death of Fair Rosamond. The editor of the series Gammer Gurton's Story Books was hired at a young age as a clerk in the office of Chelsea Hospital for disabled soldiers until 1845. In 1863 he became deputy librarian and continued in that post until he retired in 1882. The titles in this series were published in separate booklets with gaily decorated and gilded stiff-paper covers with a coloured frontispiece. The books in the series were published by Joseph Cundall and printed by Charles Whittingham. Each book has been illustrated by a different artist. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30585. $30 AUD.

299. Tidy, Samantha; Brecon, Connah (illustrator) (2005). The Flying Dream. Sydney: Department of Community Services, NSW. 24 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This children's picture story by Samantha Tidy is about two boys and how the older one copes with his mother's mental illness and drug taking. Illustrated by Connah Brecon. Developed by the New South Wales Department of Community Services (DoCS), via the National Illicit Drug Strategy sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). ISBN/ASIN: 0731043642. Our Book No: 25171. $20 AUD.

300. 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/ASIN: 0881068624. Our Book No: 27842. $10 AUD.

301. 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/ASIN: 9780864618177. Our Book No: 28684. $15 AUD.

302. Treloar, Bruce (1984). Kim (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Fontana Picture Lions / Collins. 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/ASIN: 000662040X. Our Book No: 19968. $10 AUD.

303. Trezise, Percy (1987). The Owl People (1st ed). Sydney: William Collins. 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. The Owl People, by Percy Trezise (William Collins, 1987). 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/ASIN: 0001844857. Our Book No: 27938. $30 AUD.

304. Trickett, Joyce (1987). The Cattitudes of Chairman Miaow. Sydney: Spastic Centre of New South Wales. 48 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, beautiful colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. A beautifully illustrated children’s picture story by Joyce Trickett 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 of New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0959865756. Our Book No: 20363. $30 AUD.

305. 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.

306. Turner, Ethel; Souter, D. H. (illustrator) (1900). Gum Leaves, with Oddments by Others (Variant ed) [Gumleaves]. 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 Australian novelist for young adults Ethel Turner, consisting of a miscellany of verse and prose. Some of the material had appeared previously in the "Town and Country Journal". (No date, but 1900, Trove. Book adverts at rear. This is not the first edition, but the rarer 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. $650 AUD.

307. 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/ASIN: 0140564373. Our Book No: 25105. $12 AUD.

308. Twain, Mark; Blackman, Charles (illustrator) (1987). A Cat-tale (1st 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 children's picture book was written by Mark Twain 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 Charles Blackman, an internationally known artist who now lives in Australia. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0868966940. Our Book No: 27965. $25 AUD.

309. Upton, Elizabeth (1982). The Birthday-day Gift or the Joy of a New Doll from Papers cut by Elizabeth Upton (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 7 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, seven tipped-in black on green plates, bound unlettered marbled paper covers, thin card spine. In cardboard slipcase, reprint of printer and stationery label inside front cover, small bump fore-edge. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book which is one of the earliest examples held by The Osborne Collection, and originally published in 1796. The pictures were engraved from free-hand paper cuttings made without preliminary sketches by Elizabeth (Boughton) Upton (Lady Templetown). The edition reproduced here bears mounted engravings on tinted paper. Peltro William Tompkins published the original editions. He was an artist whose print selling business is advertised on the label inside the front cover. The beautiful drawings would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30579. $25 AUD.

310. Van Garderen, Ilse (1993). Winter Bacon: The Story of a Little Pig. Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a delightful Australian children's story with a very good ending. 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? The author, Ilse Van Garderen, was born in Australia, but spent her childhood in the Netherlands. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183865. Our Book No: 22952. $25 AUD.

311. Vescio, Robert; Mackie, Melissa (illustrator) (2017). Finn and Puss. Sydney, Chatswood: EK Books. 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, full-colour drawings. This beautiful children's picture story is about a lonely boy called Finn and a lost cat named Puss. Puss's real owners miss their cat. A notice goes up and Finn realises that the cat he has been feeding is the lost Puss. Will Finn do the right thing and return Puss to her real owners? ISBN/ASIN: 9781925335507. Our Book No: 40875. $25 AUD.

312. Villa-Real, Ricardo; Bayes de Luna, Pilarin (illustrator); Taylor, Rene (translator) (1997). The Alhambra Told to Children (1st ed). Granada, Spain: Ediciones Miguel Sanchez. 38 pp. Paperback wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear & creasing. A story by Ricardo Villa-Real 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 by Pilarin Bayes de Luna will keep young minds busy for awhile. Translated from Spanish. ISBN/ASIN: 8471690535. Our Book No: 28089. $12 AUD.

313. 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, minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture book, based on traditional nursery rhymes, and with delightful Australian illustrated pictorial themes by Jan Wade, an Australian illustrator. ISBN/ASIN: 1876553170. Our Book No: 3916. $15 AUD.

314. 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.

315. 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.

316. 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. Kevin Waldron provides 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). From the OPSM company (optometrists). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646918396. Our Book No: 16978. $20 AUD.

317. Walker, Kate; Treloar, Bruce (illustrator) (1981). Marty Moves to the Country (Reprint ed). Sydney: Methuen. 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/ASIN: 0454002122. Our Book No: 3804. $15 AUD.

318. Wallace, Ivy L. (1954). Pookie in Search of a Home (3rd reprint ed). London: Collins Publishers for the Children. Unnum 26 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good jacket), pictorial board cover, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, edgewear top & bottom edges, flap jacket clipped (few marks), faint tide marks along spine jacket (previous water contact now dry), non-author written dedication title page, protected by removable archival plastic sleeve. Pookie (the rabbit with wings) sets out on another classic adventure. He discovers humans are about to cut down the homes of the animals in the woods. He hatches a plan to chase the human wreckers away. The beautiful full-page illustrations will appeal to children of all ages (No 4 in a series of 10 Pookie books.). Our Book No: 10906. $60 AUD.

319. Wallace, Ivy L. (1955). Gumpa's Paint Book: Another Animal Shelf Paint Book. London: Collins Publishers 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, fair condition only (reading copy), colour pictorial boards & endpapers, colour drawings & duplicate black & white opposite page to be coloured in (coloured in), black & white drawings inside covers, two full-page black & white drawings (coloured in), spine very worn & partly missing (archival tape repair), covers little marked, slight loss one letter rear cover, edgewear, otherwise internally good condition. This is a wonderful old picture book by Ivy Wallace, the author of the Pookie children's stories. This is one of series of paint books about Timothy's special animal toys. The animals are Gumpa the bear, Woeful, Getup the Giraffe, Stripey, and little Mut. There is even an appearance from Pookie, though not named as such. All colour illustrations are coloured in by the previous child owner. (No date, but 1950s, Trove. Letter S on Gumpa's name scratched rear cover. Intact reading copy.). Our Book No: 40781. $25 AUD.

320. Wand, Judy; Yerbury, Claire (illustrator) (1993). The Beef from Bullamakanka (1st ed). Maraylya, NSW: Self-Published: Dalhalla Publishing. 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 humorous children's book by Judy Wand has tongue twisters in verse, and very interesting drawings by Claire Yerbury, which make it a lot of fun for any age. The verses depict Australian life by puns on peculiar Australian town names, real and imaginary. ISBN/ASIN: 0646160788. Our Book No: 27991. $25 AUD.

321. Welsh, Charles; Newbery, John (printer) (1982). Goody Two-shoes (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 156 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, green cloth covers, gilt title on cover & spine, black cream woodcuts. In cardboard slipcase (small bump top spine). Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book, illustrated with black & white text-woodcuts. This facsimile of the third edition of 1766 was selected for this reproduction because the two copies of the fourth edition of 1767 held by Osborne Collections are incomplete. Originally published by Griffith & Farran Successors to Newbery & Harris, London, in 1881. This is one of the earliest pieces of original fiction deliberately directed to the amusement of children. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30582. $30 AUD.

322. Weninger, Brigitte; Tharlet, Eve (illustrator) (1996). Where Have You Gone, Davy? (1st ed). New York: North - South Books. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, full-page colour illustrations. Children's picture story by Brigitte Weninger. A beautifully illustrated story about a rabbit named Davy, who gets the blame for breaking his Mother's china bowl. Angry, 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. Illustrated by Eve Tharlet. Translated from the German. ISBN/ASIN: 1558586644. Our Book No: 22105. $15 AUD.

323. 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/ASIN: 0333637895. Our Book No: 24864. $12 AUD.

324. Whatley, Bruce; Smith, Rosie (1994). Whatley's Quest (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 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 Rosie Smith. Skitty the dog is here as well. ISBN/ASIN: 0207184917. Our Book No: 28658. $20 AUD.

325. Whatley, Bruce; Smith, Rosie (2001). Little White Dogs Can't Jump (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 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/ASIN: 9780207198830. Our Book No: 28071. $10 AUD.

326. Wheatley, Nadia; School, Papunya (2001). Papunya School Book of Country and History (Recent reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 46 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This Aboriginal children's picture book tells the story of how Anangu from five different language groups came to live together at Papunya (Northern Territory). From the time of first contacts with explorers, missionaries and pastoralists, to the Papunya art movement, and to the Warumpi Band, this multi-layered text shows us the unique environment that is Papunya School. ISBN/ASIN: 9781865085258. Our Book No: 24214. $18 AUD.

327. 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.

328. 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.

329. 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.

330. 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.

331. 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.

332. 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. Delightful small children's booklet about the adventure a pet dog Tatters. Edges have an unconventional wavy (novelty) design. (No date, but 1950s, Trove. Originally published by Whitman, USA, 1949.) Our Book No: 23588. $20 AUD.

333. 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/ASIN: 0600311554. Our Book No: 4148. $10 AUD.

334. Whybrow, Ian; Birmingham, Christian (illustrator) (1999). A Baby for Grace (Reprint ed). London: Kingfisher Press. 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/ASIN: 0753403765. Our Book No: 28956. $10 AUD.

335. Wild, Margaret; Blackwood, Freya (illustrator) (2009). Samuel and Saltitao. Cordova, Portugal: Editorial Caminho. 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/ASIN: 9789722120937. Our Book No: 14867. $20 AUD.

336. 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/ASIN: 9788574122878. Our Book No: 15191. $20 AUD.

337. Wild, Margaret; Stewart, Chantal (illustrator) (1992). When Penny was Mum (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Roads and Traffic Authority New South Wales and VicRoads. 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. A children’s picture story by Margaret Wild in which 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 child safety 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’. Illustrated by Chantal Stewart. ISBN/ASIN: 0730626830. Our Book No: 40065. $25 AUD.

338. Wild, Margaret; Tanner, Jane (illustrator) (1985). There's a Sea in My Bedroom (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Nelson. 32 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, stapled, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. This Australian children's picture story by Margaret Wild, beautifully illustrated by Jane Tanner, 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/ASIN: 0170064581. Our Book No: 23546. $20 AUD.

339. 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 Australian children's picture book - 'Grandpa Baby', by Margaret Wild, and illustrated by Deborah Niland. In Portuguese Brazilian language. ISBN/ASIN: 9788576769354. Our Book No: 15143. $20 AUD.

340. 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/ASIN: 0947241965. Our Book No: 25671. $15 AUD.

341. 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.

342. 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.

343. 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/ASIN: 9781906598686. Our Book No: 29935. $20 AUD.

344. Woolf, Jenny; Wakeling, Edward (introduction) (2010). The Mystery of Lewis Carroll: Understanding the Author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1st U.S. ed). New York: St. Martin's Press. 326 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), few black & white text-illustrations, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear jacket. Jenny Woolf provides a biography of Charles Dodgson (pen-name Lewis Carroll), the author of the children's classic 'Alice in Wonderland'. She 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/ASIN: 9780312612986. Our Book No: 41184. $25 AUD.

345. Woolf, Virginia; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (1991). Nurse Lugton's Curtain (1st ed). Sydney: Random House. 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, front cover little scratched, corner creased few pages, minor edgewear. First edition. A classic magical children's picture story by Virginia Woolf about animals who escape from a blanket while Nurse is asleep. Text adaptation and illustrations by Australian artist Julie Vivas. ISBN/ASIN: 0091825644. Our Book No: 18005. $25 AUD.

346. Wormald, Kimberley; Mortimore, Rosamund (illustrator) (2006). Ilsa's Journey. Melbourne, East Kew: Windy Hollow Books. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), top corner tip front cover little bumped, minor edgewear. This Australian children's picture story by Kimberley Wormald 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. Ilsa's 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. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 1921136987. Our Book No: 29268. $25 AUD.

347. Young, Leonie; Riddle, Tohby (illustrator) (1993). I Wish I'd Sailed With Captain Cook. Sydney: Weldon Kids. 30 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (some full-page), foldout colour map (little creased) in card pocket inside rear cover, minor edgewear. This educational children's picture book by Leonie Young features Captain Cook and his voyage to Australia, 1768 - 1771. Illustrated by Tohby Riddle. I wonder what Captain Cook would think of Australia now? (With map of Cook's voyage in card pocket inside rear cover.). ISBN/ASIN: 1863021833. Our Book No: 17690. $25 AUD.

348. Young, Leonie; Rosa, Bernard (illustrator); Fuller, Janine (illustrator) (1994). Fairies (1st ed). Sydney, Willoughby: Weldon Kids. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture book with stories about fairies. The delicate images of children dressed as fairies will delight children and adults alike. Stories by Leonie Young, illustrations by Bernard Rosa and Janine Fuller. ISBN/ASIN: 1863023887. Our Book No: 26655. $20 AUD.

349. Zimmerman, Andrea; Clemesha, David; Rosenthal, Marc (illustrator) (2004). Dig! (Modern reprint ed). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Inc. 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). 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/ASIN: 9780152167851. Our Book No: 27955. $15 AUD.