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  • SIGNED
  • Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyds Mills Press, Inc, 1994
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 evident in all his books. Over his long career, he has earned two Caldecott Honors and two nominations for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. 11'' x 8.5''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($14.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [36] pages. Signed by Young and Olaleye to front flyleaf, dated '96. Jacket with a hint of sunning to spine. Tight.
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