Picture Signs & Symbols

Picture Signs & Symbols

by Winifred & Cecil Lubell

This is the story of picture signs, signs without words, that can be interpreted by people who use different languages. It tells how signs, including flags, developed their meanings. There are animal symbols and various meanings of the cross. Also Music, map, and Holiday symbols.

Published by Parents Magazine Press, 1976. Hard pictorial library cover.

It is in very good condition for an ex-library book. Pages...
Circa: 1976
Condition: Used
Type: hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Parents Magazine Press
Author: Winifred & Cecil Lubell
ISBN: 0819305774  

Littles Have a Wedding

The Littles Have a Wedding

John Peterson

From the back: Cousin Dinky is getting married! And Tom and Lucy want to give a special gift.
It looks pretty good, Lucy said. I thought it was going to be beautiful!
It is beautiful! Tom Said. I'll make one just like it for you when you get married.

Published by Scholastic Inc., 1971. Soft cover, 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 inches, 95 pages. Light wear to cover. Name inside front cover. Well bound.

Under 1 lb.
Circa: 1971
Condition: Used
Size: 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 inches
Type: softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Author: John Peterson
Pages: 95
ISBN: 0590462245  

Keep Ms. Sugarman in the Fourth Grade

Keep Ms. Sugarman in the Fourth Grade

Elizabeth Levy

When Ms. Sugarman plans to become principal of the school, Jackie comes up with a plan to keep her as a fourth grade teacher.

Harper Trophy, 1993. Soft cover. Crease across center of book. Name inside front cover.

Under 1 lb.
Circa: 1993
Condition: Used
Type: softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Author: Elizabeth Levy
ISBN: 0064404870  

Naughty Little Kid

The Naughty Little Kid

Sergej Michalkow; Bernhard Nast

Translated from the German by Marion Koenig, this is a story of a foolish baby goat who wanted his own way no matter what anyone said. He becones stranded on an island, and has to be rescued by the other animals before the wolves have him for dinner.

American edition published 1969 by Regensteiner Publishing Enterprises, Inc. The number line begins with 1, and date line with 69, therefore I believe it is a first...
Circa: 1969
Condition: Used
Size: 7-1/2 x 10-3/4 inches
Type: hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Regensteiner Publishing Enterprises Inc.
Author: Sergej Michalkow, Bernhard Nast
Edition: 1
Pages: 29  

Polly and the President

Polly and the President

Mary L. Davis, illustrated by Jan Jackson

Story of a little girl who visits the white House and gives the President a present of fortune cookies. A copy of this book was presented to Lynden B. Johnson for his grandson.

Lerner Publications Co., 1968, 2nd printing. Hard pictorial cover, 7-1/4 x 9-1/4 inches, 32 unnumbered pages.

Ex-library, with date page inside front cover and pocket inside back cover. Light wear to corners. Clean, well...
Circa: 1968
Condition: Used
Size: 7-1/4 x 9-1/4 inches
Type: hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Lerner Publications Co.
Author: Mary L. Davis, illustrated by Jan Jackson
Pages: 32  

...and Now Miguel

...and Now Miguel

Joseph Krumgold

Twelve-year-old Miguel Chavez wants -- more than anything -- to go up into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to help herd the sheep during the summer. It is the job of the men on the sheep ranch, and Mighel wants to be a part of it. Unfortunately, his father says he is much too young. Miguel makes a wish to the local saint, asking to go up to the mountains in any way he can. Then his older brother Gabriel gets drafted. Now Miguel can take his...
Circa: 1953
Condition: Used
Size: 5-1/4 x 7-3/4
Type: softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Author: Joseph Krumgold
Pages: 245
ISBN: 0590432974  

Smashed Potatoes Other Thanksgiving Disasters

Carol W. Murphy

When their mother is called out of town by a family emergency, Megan and her brother Jeremy take matters into their own hands. How hard can it be to prepare Thanksgiving dinner themselves? Can anyone save this Thanksgiving from total disaster?

Rainbow Bridge. Troll Associates, 1994.
Circa: 1994
Condition: Used
Type: softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Rainbow Bridge. Troll Associates
Author: Carol W. Murphy
ISBN: 0816735182  

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Katherine Paterson

A tender, witty novel about an obstreperous girl in a foster home. At first Gilly despises her foster family. Then she finds herself being slowly drawn into their circle of love.

Harper Trophy, 1987. ISBN 0-06-440201-0. Soft cover, 5-1/4 inches wide by 7-1/2 inches tall, 148 pages.

Creased corner. Small edge tears on cover. Light water stain and blacked out name on half-title page. There is a number 30 on the top edge of the book. Still a good reading copy....
Circa: 1987
Condition: Used
Size: 5-1/4 inches wide by 7-1/2 inches tall
Type: softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Author: Katherine Paterson
Pages: 148
ISBN: 0064402010  

Liselott and the Goloff

Liselott and the Goloff

Hans Peterson, ill. by Paul Galdone

The story of a little girl and her make-believe playmate. The animal that Liselott finds in the woods is called a Goloff. Liselott is sure of that.

Coward, McCann & Co., 1964. Hard cover, 5-3/4 x 8-1/2 inches, 157 pages.

Very slight corner wear. Otherwise very good.

Under 1 lb.
Circa: 1964
Condition: used
Size: 5-3/4 x 8-1/2 inches
Type: hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Coward McCann & Co.
Author: Hans Peterson, ill. by Paul Galdone
Pages: 157  

The Bounces of Cynthiann'

The Bounces of Cynthiann'

Evelyn Sibley Lampman, ill. by Grace Paull

The Bounce family, four orphaned children, moves by ship around the Horn and then by stagecoach to their uncle in a little town in Oregon.

Doubleday & Co., 1950. Hard cover, no dust jacket, 5-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches, 260 pages.

Ex-School Library, with pocket inside back, school name stamp, etc. Wear to corners and spine end. Very good.

Under 2 lbs.
Circa: 1950
Condition: used
Size: 5-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
Type: hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Doubleday & Co.
Author: Evelyn Sibley Lampman, ill. by Grace Paull
Pages: 260  

Once Upon a Mountain

Once Upon a Mountain

Don Bolognese

When a young boy is answered with laughing sounds from another mountain he gets the kingdom up in arms.

J. B. Lippincott, 1967. Hard pictorial cover, 7 x 8-3/4 inches, 26 pages.

Ex-library, with remnants of a pocket inside front, stamps, etc. Back fly has a 1 inch tear. Spine is bumped.

Under 1 lb
Circa: 1967
Condition: used
Size: 7 x 8-3/4 inches
Type: hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: J. B. Lippincott
Author: Don Bolognese
Pages: 26  

The Book of Giant Stories

The Book of Giant Stories

David Harrison, illustrated by Philippe Fix

Three stories about giants.

American Heritage Press, NY, 1979. Hard pictorial cover, 8-3/4 x 10-1/4 inches, 44 pages.

Name inside front, wear to edges and corners. Very good.

Under 2 lbs.
Circa: 1979
Condition: used
Size: 8-3/4 x 10-1/4 inches
Type: hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: American Heritage Press NY
Author: David Harrison, illustrated by Philippe Fix
Pages: 44
ISBN: 0070268584  

Thomas the Ship's Cat

Thomas the Ship's Cat

Story and pictures by Charlotte Baker

"Thomas Cat was a very satisfied cat, living with Miss Tansie who fed him blueberry muffins and cream puffs. He had no desire to go to sea, but Captain Crabbe, Miss Tansie's suitor of 20 years, needed a cat for his sailing ship to keep the rats away. As much as he disliked it, Thomas adapted to the ship and became its mascot. He saved the ship ... [a number of times]. ... When he got back to Miss Tansie there was a...
Circa: 1958
Condition: used
Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 inches
Type: hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: David McKay Co.
Author: Charlotte Baker
Pages: 117  

Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Betty MacDonald

Illustrated by Hilary Knight

Harper & Row, 1st Harper Trophy edition 1985.

Soft cover, 5 x 7-1/2 inches, 125 pages.

Some cover creases and wear to edges and corners, and along spine. Very small bit of upper back corner missing. Stamp inside front says NEW. A dog-eared page.

For ages 6-10. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children, healthy children. She has a big cupboard overflowing with...
Circa: 1985
Condition: Used
Size: 5 x 7-1/2 inches
Type: softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Author: Betty MacDonald, ill. Hilary Knight
Pages: 125
ISBN: 0064401499  

Best Teacher in the World

The Best Teacher in the World

Bernice Chardiet and Grace Maccarone, pictures by G. Brian Karas

In this book you will meet Bunny Rabissi, her classmates and Ms. Darcy, the best teacher in the world.

Published by Scholastic Inc., 1990. Soft cover, 5-1/4 x 7-3/4 inches, c. 32 pages. Slight stain at top corner.

Under 1 lb.
Circa: 1990
Condition: Used
Size: 5-1/4 x 7-3/4 inches
Type: softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Author: Bernice Chardiet, Grace Maccarone
Pages: 32
ISBN: 0-590-43307-5