Recommended Children's Books from our Shelves

Hansen, Felicity, The First Bear, Barefoot Books, NY, 2000. First edition. A new book in dust jacket - crisp and unread. A delightful children's book for prekindergarten to 5th grade. Beautifully illustrated by Anthony Carnabuci, the story is of a lonely little boy who is noticed by the great starry bear in heaven. The Great Bear fashions a little bear from a cloud and sends him to earth to be the boy's friend. If you love teddy bears (and who doesn't) you'll love this book. $15.99

Beaton, Claire, Mother Goose Remembers, Barefoot Books, NY, 2000. First edition. A new book in dust jacket - crisp and unread. A delightful children's book for prekindergarten and up. Full color illustrations are of hand-sewn pictures created from antique fabrics, old beads, and ancient "found things." The book was awarded the Best Book Award by Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. The book also has an interactive hunt for Mother Goose's feathers. "Cackle, cackle, Mother Goose, Have you any feathers loose?" $SOLD

Masini, Beatrice, A Brave Little Princess, Barefoot Books, NY, 2000. First edition. A new book in dust jacket. Exquisitely illustrated by Octavia Monaco. Prekindergarten to 5th grade. A superb book about a little girl who learns to overcome her self-perceived handicap with bravery. All about self-confidence and courage, the book shows feminine positive role models and problem-solving. $15.99

Visconti, Guido, The Genius of Leonardo, Barefoot Books, NY, 2000. Second printing of the first edition. A new book in dust jacket. Beautifully illustrated by Bimba Landmann, this book is a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children. For ages 7 to adult, the book has been published in several languages and is a thought- provoking intro to art, architecture, biology, engineering and invention. The story is about Leonardo da Vinci as told through the eyes of his apprentice. $16.99

Hope, Laura Lee, The Bobbsey Twins in the Country, Saalfield Publishing, 1940. Reprint edition. An exceptionally nice copy with very bright, nostalgic dust jacket of the four children looking out of a window. Near fine/near fine. See picture above. $22.00

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