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1	Asterix and Son more books like this by Albert Uderzo When someone leaves a little boy in a basket outside Asterix and Obelix's hut, it's two Gauls and a baby! Though Asterix and Obelix have more experience whopping legionaries than diapering infants, they do their best. Also new to childcare is the sneaky Prefect of Gaul, Crismus Cactus, who's masquerading as a nursemaid. Why do the Romans want this ... see all copies from $2.80! new only from $5.21! \| first editions
2	Perrault's Fairy Tales more books like this by Charles Perrault, Gustave Dore (Illustrator) Original versions of "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," and more. With 34 magnificent illustrations by Gustave Dore. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.47! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Asterix and the Black Gold more books like this by Albert Uderzo Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow Gaulish villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar's legions. Now Getafix has run short of rock oil. see all copies from $2.50! new only from $5.21! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Wonder Tales: Six French Stories of Enchantment more books like this by Marina Warner (Editor), Sophie Herxheimer (Illustrator), A S Byatt (Translator) These six tales were written by five aristocratic women and one gentleman living in the Paris of Louis XIV. When artful storytelling was a key social grace and the wonders of magic, metamorphosis, and love were prized as the highest virtues of any tale, these examples of fairy-tale literature were regarded as delightful masterpieces. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Babar's Anniversary Album more books like this by Laurent de Brunhoff, Jean de Brunhoff To celebrate Babar's 60 years in America, this handsome volume of best-loved Babar stories by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff is being reissued. Includes: Babar the King, The Story of Babar, The Travels of Babar, Babar's Surprise, Babar's Mystery, and Babar and the Wully-Wully. Features an introduction by Maurice Sendak. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Fattypuffs & Thinifers more books like this by A Maurois Two brothers find a country under the earth whose citizens are segregated by weight. see all copies from $2.99! first editions
7	Babar's Book of Color more books like this by Laurent de Brunhoff Twenty years after its original publication, this book continues to be a fun way to show young readers the colors all around them. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Merry Christmas, Ernest and Celestine more books like this by Gabrielle Vincent How do you celebrate Christmas without any money? It takes imagination and spirit, and that's something Ernest and Celestine have in rich supply. The big bear and his tiny friend give a Christmas party with enough goodwill to last all year long. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
9	The Art of Babar: The Work of Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff more books like this by Nicholas Weber His tales translated into 17 languages, Babar the elephant fled the jungle and entered Western civilization in 1931 in a book by the de Brunhoffs. Here, for the first itme, is a fascinating look at the story behind Babar and his creators. 280 illustrations, 256 in full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.00! \| first editions
10	Foundling more books like this by Hector Malot, Rh Value Publishing A French foundling who is sold to a traveling troupe at the age of eight, experiences many adventures before he finally finds his real home. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.08! \| first editions
11	Merry Christmas, Ernest and Celestine more books like this by Gabriel Vincent see all copies from $1.99! first editions
12	The Strange Child more books like this by E. T. A. Hoffmann, Lisbeth Zweger (Illustrator), Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator) A magical being comes into the unhappy lives of a brother and sister, leading them into a world of fantasy and adventure. see all copies from $14.50! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
13	The Story of King Kabul the First and Gawain the Kitchen-Boy =: Histoire Du Roi Kaboul Ier Et Du Marmiton Gauwain; Followed by Vulcan's Crown = La Couronne de Vulcan more books like this by Max Jacob In the first story, a clever young man uses his culinary talents to win the hand of a princess, and in the second, a cripple sets off on a fantastic journey that leads him to the amazing court of the drunken King Cocambo. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Tales from Perrault more books like this by Charles Perrault, Tony James Chance (Illustrator), Ann Lawrence (Translator) This collection of classic fairy tales includes "Tom Thumb", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Puss in Boots". Also included is biographical information about Charles Perrault, the French author who created these and many other tales. Illustrated with b&w drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.47! \| first editions
15	The Castle of Pictures: A Grandmother's Tales, Volume One more books like this by George Sand, pse, Holly E Hirko (Editor), Mary Warshaw (Illustrator) A collection of four stories by George Sand that had their origin in tales she made up to entertain her granddaughters, Aurore and Gabrielle--touching on many of the classic problems of growing up. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions
16	My Aunt is a Pilot Whale more books like this by Anne Provoost, Ria Bleumer (Translator) An important novel for children and adults, this is the story of a survivor of sexual abuse. Anna see all copies from $1.99! new only from $76.41!
17	Native American Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book more books like this by Carolyn Relei, Charles Perrault Over 120 black-and-white patterns, adapted from tribal motifs, depict a host of handsome geometrical, floral, and animal designs. Included are striking elements from Jicarilla Apache basketry, Zuni and Hopi pottery, a Haida shaman's rattle, mid-twentieth-century Mexican fabric, a Nez Perce woven bag, an Arapaho shield cover, a Navajo blanket, and ... see all copies from $6.72! new only from $6.72! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Christmas Won't Wait more books like this by Eve Tharlet When Arthur the toymaker falls behind on his Christmas orders, he becomes so overwhelmed that he forgets that he has been asked to fix Santa's sleigh. Now it's Christmas Eve and the sleigh is still broken. Will Santa be able to make his deliveries? Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.00! \| first editions
19	Babar and the Professor more books like this by Laurent de Brunhoff see all copies from $6.50! first editions
20 view cover	A Voyage of Discovery: From the Land of the Amazons to the Indigo Isles more books like this by Francois Place The Land of Amazons is the first country we visit in François Place's award-winning, splendidly illustrated atlas. These fabulous stories are related by the geographers of the Orbae, who take us through nine maps, describing strange and exotic countries with unusual customs and bewitching landscapes. Each story conjures up the sort of fantasy ... see all copies from $14.89! new only from $39.33! \| first editions
21 view cover	Art of Babar more books like this by Nicholas Fox Weber Since 1931 when Babar the Elephant fled the jungle and entered Western civilization in Jean de Brunhoff's book, Babar's adventures have been chronicled in 36 popular volumes to date--and translated into 17 languages, animated, recorded on tape, and set to music. Author Nicholas Fox Weber worked with Laurent to reconstruct the genesis of Babar and ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $48.76! \| signed copies \| first editions
22	Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff: The Legacy of Babar more books like this by Ann Hildebrand see all copies from $8.25! first editions
23	Best Bedtime Stories of Mother more books like this by Anne-Marie Dalmais Presents two stories within a story, as Mother Bear relates bedtime tales to soothe her cubs to sleep. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24	Babar's Family Album more books like this by Laurent de Brunhoff An anthology of previously published stories starring King Babar and his family and friends. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.00! \| first editions
25	Babar at home. more books like this by Jean de Brunhoff see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| signed copies \| first editions

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