If It Weren't for You

New York: Harper & Row, 1966. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Illustrated by Ben Shecter. Quarto. 32pp. Fine in near fine clipped (but not price-clipped) dust jacket that is toned and with some edgewear. Inscribed by the illustrator to the author's grandson: "Dear Terrence Brian, I hope you enjoy your Grandma's wonderful book as much as I enjoy illustrating them. Sincerely, Ben Shecter." From the library of author Charlotte Zolotow, an editor and publisher at Harper’s celebrated children’s books department, and acclaimed writer of over 65 children’s books. She is credited for her contributions to the Children’s Liberation Movement which believed the rights and emotional concerns of children be recognized and treated as the equal of adults. A wonderful association copy.