Barbara Cooney

Outside is in fair condition. Inside is in excellent condition. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Virginia

Seeking adventure in faraway places, Miss Rumphius fulfills her dream and then sets out to make the world more beautiful.

Miss Rumphius

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Washington

As a child Great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and do something to make the world more beautiful--and she does all those things, the last being the most difficult of all.

Th with classic text, written by Barbara Cooney and charming illustrations painted by Loretta Krupinski. This book will be treasured for many Christmases to come.

Texas

The Story of Christmas

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Tennessee

The acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties. The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved. "Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies."—School Library Journal "As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius , Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living."—Publishers Weekly

Island Boy

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Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan.  This beloved classic and celebration of nature--written by a beloved Caldecott winner--is lovelier than ever!

Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.

The illustrations have been reoriginated, going back to the original art to ensure state-of-the-art reproduction of Cooney's exquisite artwork. The art for Miss Rumphius has a permanent home in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.

Arizona

California

The book is used and has bending on the corners.

Idaho

Very good condition from a smoke-free home.

Ohio

Eleanor

New York

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Colorado

Dust jacket in poor condition. Otherwise great.  

Miss Rumphius 

Wear and writing on cover/spine of book. Inside pages are clean and perfectly readable. Tight binding.

Chanticleer and the Fox

Alice Rumphius wanted to travel the world when she grew up, and then to live by the sea— just as her grandfather had done. But there is one more thing, he tells her: she must do something to make the world more beautiful. Young Alice does not yet know what that will be…

Follow along with the life of Alice Rumphius in this delightful classic children’s book! 


Original print of rare Barbara Cooney book 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Garland of Games & Other Diversions

#paperback #childrens #middlegrade #classics #animals #school 

Oregon

An early naturalist and philosopher escapes civilization by building his house among the giant redwoods in this touching, insightful Newberry Honor book.

When Jerome Kildee built his little house against the giant redwood, he had fancied himself a philosopher. He was going to be a hermit-a lazy recluse who didn't have to work or think.

Now here he was facing a crisis that needed immediate attention. At least that's what he would call the dozens of raccoons and spotted skunks that were now living in and under his home, coming and going as they saw fit.

Kildee House

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From two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Barbara Cooney and celebrated children's book author Alice McLerran comes Roxaboxen, a treasured story about the magic of a child's imagination. 

Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill--nothing but sand and rocks, and some old wooden boxes. But it was a special place. And all children needed to go there was a long stick and a soaring imagination.

"A celebration of the transforming magic of the imagination. An original." --ALA Booklist

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