Children's Books

Aesop's Fables (1890)

1890s cover illustration of animals from the fables. Originally published by the M.A. Donohue Co. of Chicago as part of their Pixie Series.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Louisa May Alcott Set

Lovely matched set of books featuring the original covers of Little Women (1868) and its sequel, Little Men (1871).

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Ugly Duckling (1909)

by Hans Christian Andersen

Beautiful 1909 Art Nouveau cover illustration.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Arabian Nights (1889)

Green cover from 1889 edition is decorated with fanciful designs and silhouette images.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Peter Pan Set

by J. M. Barrie

The original Peter Pan novels: Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens and Peter Pan and Wendy. The cover of the first was designed by Arthur Rackham in 1906, and the second is from a 1915 edition.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Wizard of Oz 5-Vol. Set

by L. Frank Baum

A wonderful addition to any dollhouse child's room or 'Wizard of Oz' collection! This set includes the first five volumes of the series:

• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
• The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904)
• Ozma of Oz (1907)
• Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (1908)
• The Road to Oz (1909)

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Wizard of Oz 15-Vol. Set

by L. Frank Baum

A wonderful addition to any dollhouse child's room or 'Wizard of Oz' collection! This set includes all 15 volumes written by Baum himself:

• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
• The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904)
• Ozma of Oz (1907)
• Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (1908)
• The Road to Oz (1909)
• The Emerald City of Oz (1910)
• Little Wizard Stories of Oz (1913)
• The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1913)
• Tik-Tok of Oz (1914)
• The Scarecrow of Oz (1915)
• Rinkitink in Oz (1916)
• The Lost Princess of Oz (1917)
• The Tin Woodman of Oz (1918)
• The Magic of Oz (1919)
• Glinda of Oz (1920)

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Oz Toy Book (1915)

by L. Frank Baum

The cover is reproduced from a 1915 Wizard of Oz book of activities and paper dolls.

Blank pages. 11/16" tall (18mm).

Frances Hodgson Burnett Set

Childhood favorites A Little Princess and The Secret Garden. The cover for the former is from a 1920 edition, and the cover for the latter is from a 1911 first edition.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Alice in Wonderland Set (1860s)

by Lewis Carroll

Alice in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking Glass (1874), with covers reproduced from the actual antique books.

Blank pages. ⅝" tall (12mm).

Children's Classics 10-Volume Set

A collection of childhood favorites with colorfully illustrated covers to fill your miniature shelves. Bookends sold separately.

• The Wizard of Oz
• All Shakespeare's Tales
• The Magic Doll of Roumania
• The Ugly Duckling
• Heidi
• The Call of the Wild
• The Trumpet of the Swan
• The Second Jungle Book
• The Story of Ferdinand
• The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter

Blank pages. ⅝" to ¾" tall (17 to 19 mm).

Pinocchio (1927)

by Carlo Collodi

Originally a serial published between 1881 and 1883, Pinocchio was completed as a book for children in 1883. The cover of this miniature is from a 1927 edition.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter

This little book is an essential for any miniature child's room!

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Story of Babar (1933)

by Jean de Brunhoff

Translated into English in 1933, Babar became an instant hit in Britain and in America.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Mary's Little Lamb (1903)

by Edith F. Foster

A classic storybook for your miniature scenes. The cover is reproduced from the original 1903 edition.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Mary Frances Set (1912)

by Jane Eayre Fryer

The Mary Frances books were stories written to teach young girls fundamental domestic skills. I designed these covers to incorporate the original charming cover illustrations by Margaret Hays and Jane Allen Boyer. The set includes 6 books:

• The Mary Frances Cookbook
• The Mary Frances Sewing Book
• The Mary Frances Housekeeper
• The Mary Frances Garden Book
• The Mary Frances First Aid Book
• The Mary Frances Knitting & Crocheting Book

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Gnomes & Faeries Set (1912)

Five beautiful handmade miniature books about Faeries and Gnomes.

• Gnomes
• Secrets of the Gnomes
• Gnome Life
• Faeries
• Gnomes and Gardens

Blank pages. ¾" to ⅞" tall (19 to 21 mm).

The Wind in the Willows (1908)

by Kenneth Grahame

A classic since it was first published. The cover is reproduced from the original 1908 edition.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Raggedy Ann & Andy Set (1920s)

by Johnny Gruelle

Adorable miniature versions of the popular series. The set includes 4 books:

• Raggedy Ann Stories (1918)
• Raggedy Andy (1920)
• Raggedy Ann & Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees (1924)
• Marcella: A Raggedy Ann Story (1929)

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Marguerite Henry Set

Marguerite Henry's stories of horses and other animals have captivated generations of children. This set includes 4 books:

• Justin Morgan Had a Horse (1945)
• The King of the Wind (1948)
• Stormy, Misty's Foal (1963)
• San Domingo, the Medicine Hat Stallion (1972)

Blank pages. 11/16" to 13/16" tall (17 to 21 mm).

King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table (1950)

A beautiful 1950s cover illustration of a medieval jousting scene that wraps around the spine and back cover. The blank pages are gilded with 18k gold leaf.

Blank pages and hardbound cover. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Second Jungle Book (1916)

by Rudyard Kipling

A lovely green cover reproduced from a 1916 edition of this classic tale, right down to the wear-and-tear and water stains.

Blank pages. 11/16" tall (17mm).

Lang's Coloured Fairy Books Set

by Rudyard Kipling

Beautiful blank miniature versions of Andrew Lang's ever-popular Coloured Fairy Books, first published between 1889 and 1910. I designed these covers to look like leatherbound volumes, each in the appropriate color. Cover illustrations are by beloved artists of the era such as Henry J. Ford, one of the original illustrators of the Fairy Books.

The set includes all 12 Coloured Fairy Books: Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Pink, Grey, Violet, Crimson, Brown, Orange, Olive, and Lilac.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Story of Ferdinand (1936)

by Munro Leaf

The beloved story of a bull who preferred smelling flowers to bullfighting.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Chronicles of Narnia

by C.S. Lewis

A beautiful set, with the look of leatherbound covers embellished with elaborate gold and green designs. The set includes 7 books:

• The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
• Prince Caspian
• Voyage of the Dawn Treader
• The Silver Chair
• A Horse & His Boy
• The Magician's Nephew
• The Last Battle

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Call of the Wild (1926 ed.)

by Jack London

The classic adventure novel for your miniature scenes, with beautiful 1920s cover art.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Dreamland Express (1927)

by H.R. Millar

Beautiful 1920s cover art on this miniature version of the beloved children's book.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Winnie the Pooh Set

by A.A. Milne

Charming miniature reproduction of my own childhood Pooh set. The blank pages are gilded with 18k gold leaf. The set includes 4 volumes:

• Winnie the Pooh
• When We Were Very Young
• The House on Pooh Corner
• Now We Are Six

Blank pages and hardbound covers. ¾" tall (19mm).

Little Bear Set with Slipcase

by Else Holmelund Minarik

These little books from the 1950s-60s, with cover illustrations by Maurice Sendak, come in an adorable matching slipcase. The set includes 5 books:

• Little Bear
• Father Bear Comes Home
• Little Bear's Friend
• Little Bear's Visit
• A Kiss for Little Bear

Blank pages. Books measure ⅝" tall (15mm).

My Book of History Set (1929)

This set of history books was originally published in 1929 by The Bookhouse for Children. The covers feature artwork from an Egyptian tomb-wall painting, a Cretan fresco, and a fresco in the Medici Palace in Florence, Italy. The pages are gilded with 18k gold leaf.

The set includes 3 volumes:

• Beginnings
• Conquests
• New Nations

Blank pages and hardbound covers. ¾" tall (19mm).

Noah's Ark ABC (c.1890s)

Child's picture book from the 1890s. The charming cover art is typical of the color lithograph children's books of the time.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Borrowers (1952)

by Mary Norton

First in the popular series about the tiny Clock family.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Pied Piper (1910)

Colorful cover illustration of the Pied Piper from the original published in 1910 by the John C. Winston Co. as part of their Cozy Hour Series for Children.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

The Little Engine That Could (1930)

by Watty Piper

Adorable blank miniature version of the classic storybook.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

1930s Radio Orphan Annie Collection

From 1930 to 1942, children across America were glued to their radios each afternoon following the adventures of Annie and her friends. This miniature set includes Secret Society Manuals, Ovaltine premiums, Sunday comics, and best of all—a 1936 ROA Secret Decoder Badge with a dial that really spins! The badge is barely over ¼" wide—you'll need a magnifying glass and sharp eyes to read it. This is a miniature collection you'll find nowhere else!

The set includes:

• 2 Radio Orphan Annie Secret Society Manuals from 1934 & 1937
• ROA's Book About Dogs Ovaltine Premium (1936)
• Little Orphan Annie's Song Ovaltine sheet music (1931)
• Ovaltine advertising poster
• a page of Orphan Annie Sunday comics
• 1936 ROA Secret Decoder Badge

All 4 books have blank pages and measure 11/16" to ¾" tall (17 to 19mm).

The Real Mother Goose (1916)

What miniature nursery would be complete without a copy of Mother Goose? This blank miniature version features the beautiful 1916 cover illustration by Blanche Fisher Wright.

Blank pages. 13/16" tall (21mm).

Curious George Set

by H.A. Rey

Miniature versions of these childhood favorites from the 1940s-50s. The set includes 5 books:

• Curious George
• Curious George Gets a Medal
• Curious George Goes to the Hospital
• Curious George Rides a Bike
• Curious George Takes a Job

Blank pages. 11/16" tall (17mm).

Harry Potter Set

by J.K. Rowling

Featuring the full-color, wraparound cover art of the originals. The set includes all 7 books in the series.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Maurice Sendak Set

Five childhood favorites of the 1960s-70s by Maurice Sendak:

• Chicken Soup with Rice
• Pierre: a Cautionary Tale
• Where the Wild Things Are
• In the Night Kitchen
• Really Rosie, starring the Nutshell Kids

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Where the Wild Things Are

by Maurice Sendak

The beloved story of a boy who learns a Valuable Lesson.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Dr. Seuss Set

Childhood classics from the 1950s-60s, a wonderful addition to any dollhouse child's room or toyshop. The set includes 5 books:

• The Cat in the Hat
• Fox in Socks
• One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
• Green Eggs & Ham
• Hop on Pop

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Shel Silverstein Set

A nostalgic collection of Shel Silverstein books. The set includes 5 volumes:

• Lafcadio
• The Giving Tree
• Where the Sidewalk Ends
• A Light in the Attic
• Falling Up

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Heidi

by Johanna Spyri

Beautiful cover illustration from a 1919 edition of this favorite.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Mark Twain Set

An attractive matched set of Mark Twain's popular novels. The set includes 5 books:

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
• The Prince and the Pauper
• Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
• The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson
• Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

E.B. White 2-Volume Set

Miniature versions of the original editions of these childhood classics. The "well-loved" appearance of the original cloth covers is reproduced in full graphic detail. The set includes 2 books:

• Stuart Little (1945)
• Charlotte's Web (1952)

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

E.B. White 3-Volume Set

Miniature versions of the 1970s editions, with cover illustrations by Garth Williams and Edward Frascino. The set includes 3 books:

• Stuart Little
• Charlotte's Web
• The Trumpet of the Swan

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).

Little House on the Prairie Set with Slipcase

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The 'Little House' series with 1970s cover illustrations by Garth Williams. 8 books come in an adorable cabin-shaped slipcase:

• Little House in the Big Woods
• Little House on the Prairie
• Farmer Boy
• On the Banks of Plum Creek
• By the Shores of Silver Lake
• The Long Winter
• Little Town on the Prairie
• These Happy Golden Years

Blank pages. Books measure ⅝" tall (15mm).

The Velveteen Rabbit

by Margery Williams

A classic since it was first published in 1922.

Blank pages. ¾" tall (19mm).