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This beautiful first edition is in like-new condition, the dust cover is near fine. The book is immaculate and pristine, making it a highly collectible edition. Chris Van Allsburg has received the Caldecott Medal twice, a top honor for American picture book illustration. A City in Winter by Mark Helprin is a beautifully crafted fantasy novel first published in 1996, with striking illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg. This book is the second in Helprin's Swan Lake Trilogy, following Swan Lake and preceding The Veil of Snows. The story, written in an elegant and poetic style, revolves around a young girl who discovers she is the rightful heir to a wintry kingdom currently ruled by a tyrant.

This like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, grey cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Yoko Tanaka is known for her moody, atmospheric art, often used in children's books. One of her most notable works includes her illustrations for The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo, which was praised for its evocative style. The Magician’s Elephant is a children’s novel by Kate DiCamillo, first published in 2009. It is a beautifully written, fairy-tale-like story that explores themes of hope, fate, love, and the interconnectedness of people’s lives. The novel is set in the fictional European city of Baltese, which has a mysterious, somewhat timeless, and magical atmosphere. The Magician’s Elephant is notable for its lyrical prose and emotional depth, typical of DiCamillo’s writing.

This like-new first edition hardcover is in excellent condition, with one pen mark on the bottom of the pages. The book is tight and appears unread. Dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. 'Syren' is the fifth book in the Septimus Heap series. This fantasy novel continues the adventures of Septimus Heap, the seventh son of a seventh son, who has magical abilities and is training to become an extraordinary wizard. In 'Syren', the story picks up where the previous book, Queste, left off. Septimus and his friends return home after their dangerous journey, but instead of a peaceful rest, they soon find themselves facing new challenges. The plot revolves around Septimus getting stranded on a mysterious island due to a shipwreck. There, he encounters a mysterious and dangerous creature known as a Syren, who has the power to enchant and lure people to their doom.

This 13th book of the Fairy Chronicles is a rare find. It was originally publication by Sourcebooks Publishers, Inc. in 2009. The book is in like-new condition, unmarked, beautifully illustrated. 'Moonflower and the Pearl of Paramour' is the thirteenth book in the Fairy Chronicles series by J.H. Sweet. This children's fantasy series features young girls who become fairies and use their magical abilities to embark on various quests, often related to protecting nature and solving mystical challenges.

First Edition Hardcover, fine dust jacket, clean pages, no marks. This book is in like-new condition. New York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor winner Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker as only she can—with lavish illustrations, magnificent detail, a glitter-brushed cover, and enchanting holiday scenes on every page. This is The Nutcracker as you’ve never seen it before! Makes a lovely keepsake and gift. Join Marie, Fritz, and the intriguing Nutcracker himself on a magical Christmas Eve adventure. Behold the frightful Mouse King, the elegant Sugar Plum fairies, and the entire Land of Sweets in this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated holiday classic. With spare text based on the story in the ballet, this book offers a front-row seat to the enthralling tale that is a perennial favorite of adults and children alike. And for Susan Jeffers fans looking for extra content, an author’s note is included at the end of the book, in which she explains what inspired her to turn this holiday tradition into a show-stopping picture book. A rare, special book.