Books written primarily for the information or entertainment of children and young adults (I use it pretty loosely here, since most of the books under this category are definitely appreciated by adults too).
A collector’s guide to the Barnes & Noble rainbow children’s classics series, with brightly colored leather covers featuring silhouettes by Kate Forrester.
Updated 2022. The massive overhaul of my illustrated guide to collecting Alice in Wonderland editions is finally complete, including internal illustrations to help you choose your favourite volumes.
Beautiful illustrated Alice editions from the ‘Information Age’ (1970-2010) -Collector’s Guide to Alice in Wonderland, bibliography page 2
An illustrated collection of beautiful vintage editions of Alice in Wonderland – Collector’s Guide to Alice in Wonderland, bibliography page 3.
A collection of the best Wonderland spinoff novels, and some fun stationery, cards, jewellery and other Alice gifts – Collector’s Guide to Alice in Wonderland, bibliography page 4.
An affordable collection of gift-quality children’s classics in a sturdy die-cut slipcase with bright new illustrations by Luisa Uribe.
A selection of illustrations from Angus McBride’s beautiful series of “famous pets”, which appeared in Finding Out magazines published in the early 1960s.
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A collector’s guide to the ‘true’ Puffin clothbound classics series, with decorative cloth bindings and gilt accents. Updated with 2024 titles.