Pacaritambo

A FLOWER FAIRY VALENTINE'S DAY
based on the original Flower Fairy books by Cicely Mary Barker. Simply beautiful color illustrations. Condition: NEW 2003 Frederick Warne small hardcover (pictorial boards- no DJ), first printing. Content: I am not familar with Barker's work, but this story and illustrations appears to have been published first in 1923. And it still stands up. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Flower Fairies in this special Flower Fairies Friends book. The Flower Fairies are the perfect Valentine's companions, and this book is filled with Barker's colorful illustrations and beautiful details. Love is in the air as the Flower Fairies create and send valentines to each other. This is an ideal gift for young Flower Fairies fans. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.19 + $ 3.09 media shipping. [Email for shipping charges on international orders.]

A FLOWER FAIRY VALENTINE'S DAY
based on the original Flower Fairy books by Cicely Mary Barker. Simply beautiful color illustrations. Condition: Gently pre-read, IF at all, 2003 Frederick Warne small hardcover (pictorial boards- no DJ), first printing. Content: I am not familar with Barker's work, but this story and illustrations appears to have been published first in 1923. And it still stands up. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Flower Fairies in this special Flower Fairies Friends book. The Flower Fairies are the perfect Valentine's companions, and this book is filled with Barker's colorful illustrations and beautiful details. Love is in the air as the Flower Fairies create and send valentines to each other. This is an ideal gift for young Flower Fairies fans. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.19 + $ 3.09 media shipping. [Email for shipping charges on international orders.]

FOURTH OF JULY MICE
by Bethany Roberts. Wonderful color illustrations by Doug Cushman. Condition: NEW 2005 Scholastic soft cover, second printing. Content: An adorable mouse family celebrates Fouth of July by dressing up in Revolutionary costumes, having a picnic, playing games and watching fireworks. Really cute. Ages K - 3. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.19 + $ 2.94 media shipping. [Email for shipping charges on international orders.]

JAMIE O'ROURKE AND THE BIG POTATO: An Irish Folktale
story and pictures by Tomie De Paola. Condition: NEW 1992 Whitebird Books hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), 15th printing. Content: This inspired Irish folktale clearly illustrates that taking the easy way out of a situation is sometimes more trouble than it's worth. Potato farmer Jamie O'Rourke, "the laziest man in all of Ireland," is unfortunately not the brightest of men either. The prospect of a harsh and foodless winter, due to meager crops, and the ceaseless nagging of his hardworking wife impel Jamie to the church to pray for help. As Irish luck would have it, Jamie happens upon and captures a leprechaun who cunningly offers magic potato seeds instead of the traditional pot of gold. The resulting colossal spud feeds the O'Rourkes and the other villagers far longer than anyone could have imagined. Although the comical tone works well here, readers may be surprised that Jamie is rewarded for being lazy. Thatched-roof cottages, stone hedges and sheep dot the green landscape, depicting rustic life on the Emerald Isle. DePaola's distinctive homespun style and genial gentry round, child like faces add plenty of zip to this story. Ages 4-8. Questions welcome. [1copy available]
$ 6.59 + $ 3.29 media shipping. [Email for shipping charges on international orders.]

JAMIE O'ROURKE AND THE POOKA
story and pictures by Tomie De Paola. Condition: UNREAD 2001 Scholastic soft cover, 5th printing. Donation inscription inside front cover. Content: Award-winning author and artist Tomie de Paola has created another lively folk tale based on traditional Irish lore. Jamie O'Rourke, the laziest man in all of Ireland, has been left in charge of the house while his hard-working, long-suffering wife Eileen goes to visit her sister for a week. In spite of his plan to stay in bed the entire time (thus not "dirtyin' a thing"), Jamie's cronies come by to keep him company and eat up the grub Eileen left behind. Jamie goes back to sleep amid the mess that night, only to awaken to a mysterious donkey-man cleaning the house. Pleased at his good fortune, Jamie continues his slovenly ways all week long, watching the Pooka (Irish animal spirit, as explained in the author's note) sweep and wash every night. But lazy Jamie's luck is just about to run out... Questions welcome. [1copy available]
$ 3.89 + $ 3.09 media shipping. [Email for shipping charges on international orders.]

MOTHERS ARE LIKE MIRACLES: They Make Everything Possible
by Janet Lanese. Purple text and graphics decorations. Condition: UNREAD 1998 Fireside small hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: For first-time mothers or beloved veterans, this warm, delightful book captures all the joy and humor of one of a woman's most wonderful experiences. Heartwarming observations from such famous names as Oprah Winfrey, Nora Ephron, and Agatha Christie, poems to copy and stick on the refrigerator; words of advice from kids of all ages to "accidentally" leave on a mother's kitchen table; suggestions to smooth the rough times or increase the joy -- it's all here to read and treasure. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.50 + $ 3.09 media shipping. [Email for shipping charges on international orders.]

ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN THE MORNING
by Eve Bunting. Three-color illustrations by Jan Brett. Condition: NEW 1980 Clarion Books soft cover, 28th printing (c. 2000+). Content: This is a warm and lively tale set in a village in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day. The main character, Jamie, is the youngest in his family, too small to participate in the annual special parade. Disappointed, Jamie awakens early and sets out to prove them wrong. The story that follows is his march through the village, making music and creating a parade on his own, proving to himself that he is truly big enough to participate. It is one of very few good St. Patrick's Day stories. A bonus in this case is the glimpse of Irish culture and way of life. Baby-Preschool. Questions welcome. [4 copies of book available]
$ 2.89 + $ 3.09 media shipping. [Email for shipping charges on international orders.]

VALENTINE MICE!
by Bethany Roberts. Adorable color illustrations by Doug Cushman. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Scholastic soft cover (stapled wraps), second printing. Very light shelf wear. Content: The stars of Halloween Mice! are back, but this time they're celebrating a different holiday. Four lively mice scamper through a snowy landscape, delivering valentines to all the woodland creatures, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, badgers, beavers, and more. In their exuberance, the three older mice don't notice right off (although observant readers will) that they've left their young companion behind. They track him down and rejoice in a Valentine's reunion. Simple rhythmic text and action-packed line and watercolor illustrations will draw young readers in; Cushman includes welcome details -- such as a tag-along chickadee - -that enhance the story, and mixes full-bleed and framed illustrations to emphasize high points in the text. Baby-Preschool. Questions welcome. [1 copy of book available]
$ 1.29 + $ 3.09 media shipping. [Email for shipping charges on international orders.]