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W B. Park has written and illustrated six children’s books. He studied art at the University of Florida, and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He has taught creative writing and advanced illustration at college level. For many years he has lectured at schools, universities, and civil clubs on his children’s books, and his career in that field. He has six granddaughters seven years old or under, and a cat named Chopin.
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What happens to a pig who is doing flips and fancy
turns and wearing a floppy black hat? Plenty! For this pig is
not just a pig. A cow, a dog, several geese, a mayor, and a king
are all sure he’s much more. An unexpected twist changes everything.
A hilarious story of how power is made and lost. Any age will
enjoy. First edition, signed. G. P. Putnam’s Sons New York 1974
/ 8 & ¾” x 9 & ¼ / 48 pp / 3 colors / Hardbound w/dust jacket
$22.25 US (new) $16.75 US (used) |
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One day Michael decides his younger brother Jonathan
should be told “The truth about make-believe.” Jonathan listens,
but never stops believing. The last page, a wonderful surprise
awaits him. Luminous water colors give this fine picturebook
special magic. A classic for the holidays. First edition, signed.
G. P. Putnam’s Sons New York 1977 /9” x 9 & ¾” / 31 pp / Full
color / Hardbound w/dust jacket |
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Walter and Wendell decide to avoid going to the
dentist by being sick. Each is determined to be sicker than the
other. Then Mom tells them something that really heats up the
competition. Sibling rivalry at its funniest. First edition,
signed. Houghton Mifflin Company Boston 1983 / 7 & ½” by
9 & ¼” / 32 pp / Full color / Hardbound w/dust
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Poor, hot Charlie-Bob. The fan won’t work,
then the cat appears. The resulting chaos has a howlingly funny
resolution. This wordless book is an excellent aid in helping
children learn to verbalize, each in their own, special way.
A must for the early classroom. First edition, signed. Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich New York and London 1981 / 6 & ¾” x
8 & 3/8” / 31 pp / 2 colors / Hardbound |
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The animals have a costume party. One guest arrives
in a big bear costume, and takes over. When it’s time to
unmask, everyone is surprised at whom the bear turns out to be.
The funny story and wild illustrations are a treat for everyone.
First Edition, signed. Little, Brown & Company Boston & Toronto
1983 / 6 & 3/8” x 8 & 3/8” / 33 pp / 3 colors
/ Hardbound w/dust jacket |
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It’s Billy Rabbit’s birthday, and
the bear and three chickens are going to deliver the cake in
a little wagon. A hilarious journey ensues. Despite many calamities,
the cake gets delivered. Sort of. The story and drawings make
up a rich confection of fun and laughter. First Edition, signed.
Little, Brown & Company Boston & Toronto 1983 / 6 & 3/8” x
8 & 3/8” / 33 pp / 3 colors / Hardbound w/dust jacket |
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