THE FIRST SONG EVER SUNG
by Young, Ed; Melmed, Laura Krauss
New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1993. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing of this attractive poem about a young boy who wonders about the origin of music, and the different answers he receives from the people around him. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in... Read More
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OCTOBER SMILED BACK
by Young, Ed; Peters, Lisa Westberg
New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1996. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this delightful poem that personifies the months, and places them within the life cycle of friendship. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his... Read More
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VOICES OF THE HEART
by Young, Ed
New York: Scholastic Press, 1997. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this beautiful exploration of the forms of 26 Chinese characters for feelings and emotions. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over his long... Read More
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MY MEI MEI
by Young, Ed
New York: Philomel Books, 2006. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this heartfelt story of how a young girl learns to be a good big sister to her new adopted mei mei (little sister) – based on Ed Young's own daughters. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and... Read More
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CATS ARE CATS
by Young, Ed; Larrick, Nancy; Eliot, T. S.; Willard, Nancy
New York: Philomel Books, 1988. First edition. Fine in very good plus dust jacket.. Signed and inscribed first printing of this collection of feline poems from T. S. Eliot, Nancy Willard, and more, packed with brilliant cat illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Young. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in... Read More
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FOOLISH RABBIT'S BIG MISTAKE
by Young, Ed; Martin, Rafe
New York: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1986. Fine.. Signed first UK edition of this retelling of a Buddhist Jataka story, a Boy Who Cried Wolf tale with a rabbit in the leading role. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his... Read More
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GENESIS
by Young, Ed
New York: HarperCollins, 1997. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this retelling of the Christian creation story with dreamy illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Young. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over his long career, he has... Read More
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BEYOND THE GREAT MOUNTAINS: A VISUAL POEM ABOUT CHINA
by Young, Ed
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2005. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed second printing of this artist's book-like picture book, comprised of leaves of varying sizes that each contain an illustration and one line of a poem. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident... Read More
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BITTER BANANAS
by Young, Ed; Olaleye, Isaac
Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyds Mills Press, Inc, 1994. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this beautifully illustrated story by the Nigerian writer of little Yusuf's efforts to keep mischievous animals away from his food. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is... Read More
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MONKEY KING
by Young, Ed
New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2001. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this attractive picture book retelling of the JOURNEY TO THE WEST, illustrated in colorful collage by Caldecott-winning artist Ed Young. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in... Read More
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MICE ARE NICE
by Young, Ed; Larrick, Nancy; Milne, A. A.; Lear, Edward; Coatsworth, Elizabeth
New York: Philomel Books, 1990. First edition. Fine in very good plus dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this collection of mouse poetry selected from the works of A. A. Milne, Edward Lear, Elizabeth Coatsworth, and more — with charming illustrations by Ed Young. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background... Read More
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DONKEY TROUBLE
by Young, Ed
New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1995. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. First printing of this story about the importance of following your own heart, and ignoring the bad advice of others. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all... Read More
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HIGH ON A HILL: A Book of Chinese Riddles
by Young, Ed
New York: Collins, 1980. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this delightful book of riddles in English and Chinese, gathered and illustrated by Ed Young based on his childhood in Shanghai. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in... Read More
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NIGHT VISITORS
by Young, Ed
New York: Philomel Books, 1995. First edition. Near fine in very good plus plus dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this story of how even the smallest ant has a life worth preserving. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over... Read More
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HIGH ON A HILL: A Book of Chinese Riddles
by Young, Ed
New York and Cleveland: Collins, 1980. First printing. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first edition of this collection of animal riddles printed in Chinese and English, inscribed to folklorist and storyteller Diane Wolkstein. Wolkstein, who became New York City's "official storyteller" in 1967, led a revival of storytelling traditions. 8'' x 6.5''. Original tan cloth... Read More
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SEVEN FATHERS
by Young, Ed; Ramsden, Ashley
New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2011. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this retelling of a Norwegian folktale about a frankly shocking number of generations living under one roof. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over his... Read More
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ALL OF YOU WAS SINGING
by Young, Ed; Lewis, Richard
New York: Atheneum, 1991. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this retelling of the Aztec myth of how music came to earth from the sun, with stunning illustrations by Ed Young. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all... Read More
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CRICKET BOY
by Young, Ed; Ziner, Feenie
New York: Doubleday & Company, 1977. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this Chinese fable of a prized fighting cricket and a scholar's son who wanted to protect the insect a little too much. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident... Read More
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WHAT COMES IN SPRING
by Young, Ed; Horton, Barbara Savadge
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this story of the gentle delights of the seasons, as told by a mother to her daughter. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his... Read More
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TWENTY HEARTBEATS
by Young, Ed; Haseley, Dennis
New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2008. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this story of the importance of trusting the artistic process, and a painting so lifelike it could be confused for the real thing. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is... Read More
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BO RABBIT SMART FOR TRUE: TALL TALES FROM THE GULLAH
by Young, Ed; Jaquith, Priscilla
New York: Philomel Books, 1995. First thus. Near fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first expanded edition of this collection of folktales from South Carolina and Georgia – with two brand-new stories. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over his... Read More
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MOON BEAR
by Young, Ed; Guiberson, Brenda Z.
New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2010. Fine in near fine jacket.. Signed first printing of this charming story of an elusive moon bear, following her nocturnal life and explaining the nature of this endangered species. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all... Read More
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THE HUNTER
by Young, Ed; Casanova, Mary
New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2000. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this retelling of a classic Chinese folktale about a hunter who sacrifices everything for his village. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all... Read More
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UP A TREE
by Young, Ed
New York: Harper & Row, 1983. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this wordless story of a cat startled into a tree, who stubbornly refuses to come down until something tasty catches his eye. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling... Read More
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DESERT SONG
by Young, Ed; Johnston, Tony
San Francisco: Sierra Club Books for Children, 2000. First edition. Very good plus plus in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this lovely bedtime book that finds the creatures of the desert settling in (or coming out) for the night. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling... Read More
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