Discover our curated collection of vintage children’s books — rare and collectible hardcovers spanning the 1920s through the 1980s. From beloved classics by A.A. Milne and Robert Louis Stevenson to first editions of Mary Norton’s Borrowers series, each book has been hand-selected for its condition, illustrations, and charm.
Our vintage children’s storybooks feature gorgeous mid-century illustrations, gold-stamped cloth bindings, and the kind of tactile magic that modern reprints simply can’t replicate. Whether you’re searching for a specific title like I Know an Old Lady illustrated by Abner Graboff, or browsing for rare illustrated editions from the golden age of children’s publishing, you’ll find treasures here.
Perfect for collectors, nostalgia lovers, and anyone looking for a meaningful gift with real history. Every book ships carefully packaged from our Hudson Valley studio.
Browse the collection below — or explore related categories like Signed & Inscribed Books and Vintage Children’s Series Books.
Carolyn Keene “The Secret of Shadow Ranch” Vintage Hardcover 1978A-97
$16.00
Dive into one of the most beloved entries in the classic Nancy Drew series with this vintage pictorial hardcover edition of *The Secret of Shadow Ranch*. Originally written in 1930 and revised in 1965, this atmospheric Western mystery finds Nancy solving a ghostly horse apparition and a hidden treasure ranch-side. Perfect for nostalgic collectors, young mystery enthusiasts, and those looking to complete their iconic yellow-spine collection.
Carolyn Keene “The Secret of Shadow Ranch” Vintage Hardcover 1978A-97
$16.00
Dive into one of the most beloved entries in the classic Nancy Drew series with this vintage pictorial hardcover edition of *The Secret of Shadow Ranch*. Originally written in 1930 and revised in 1965, this atmospheric Western mystery finds Nancy solving a ghostly horse apparition and a hidden treasure ranch-side. Perfect for nostalgic collectors, young mystery enthusiasts, and those looking to complete their iconic yellow-spine collection.
Carolyn Keene “The Ringmaster’s Secret” Vintage Hardcover 1974
$19.00
Nancy Drew #31: The Ringmaster's Secret — a 1974 circus mystery by Carolyn Keene. Yellow-spine Grosset & Dunlap hardcover, VG+ condition.
Carolyn Keene “The Ringmaster’s Secret” Vintage Hardcover 1974
$19.00
Nancy Drew #31: The Ringmaster's Secret — a 1974 circus mystery by Carolyn Keene. Yellow-spine Grosset & Dunlap hardcover, VG+ condition.
Nancy Drew #41 Clue of Whistling Bagpipes 1965A
$14.00
Nancy Drew #41: The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes (1964, Grosset and Dunlap). 1965A-3 printing, yellow-spine pictorial hardcover. VG- condition.
Nancy Drew #41 Clue of Whistling Bagpipes 1965A
$14.00
Nancy Drew #41: The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes (1964, Grosset and Dunlap). 1965A-3 printing, yellow-spine pictorial hardcover. VG- condition.
Carolyn Keene “Nancy Drew Mystery Stories: The Mysterious Mannequin” Vintage Hardcover 1973A-4
$15.00
Step into the nostalgic world of teenage sleuthing with Nancy Drew Mystery Stories No. 47, *The Mysterious Mannequin*. First published in 1970, this classic Grosset & Dunlap edition is a beloved staple of mid-century children's mystery literature. An ideal gift for collectors of vintage series books or those wishing to revisit the timeless charm of River Heights.
Carolyn Keene “Nancy Drew Mystery Stories: The Mysterious Mannequin” Vintage Hardcover 1973A-4
$15.00
Step into the nostalgic world of teenage sleuthing with Nancy Drew Mystery Stories No. 47, *The Mysterious Mannequin*. First published in 1970, this classic Grosset & Dunlap edition is a beloved staple of mid-century children's mystery literature. An ideal gift for collectors of vintage series books or those wishing to revisit the timeless charm of River Heights.
A Child’s Garden of Verses – Stevenson Jesse Wilcox Smith 1933
$54.00
A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson — 1935 Scribner's hardcover with color plates by Jessie Willcox Smith.
A Child’s Garden of Verses – Stevenson Jesse Wilcox Smith 1933
$54.00
A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson — 1935 Scribner's hardcover with color plates by Jessie Willcox Smith.
Rocking Horse Land and Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys Vintage children’s storybook
Price range: $22.00 through $27.10
This is a "near fine" vintage hardcover in decorated green paper wrapped boards published in 2000 by Candlewick Press, 127 pages, profusely illustrated, semi-gloss heavy paper.
First edition. 6 stories in all.
Rocking Horse Land and Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys Vintage children’s storybook
Price range: $22.00 through $27.10
This is a "near fine" vintage hardcover in decorated green paper wrapped boards published in 2000 by Candlewick Press, 127 pages, profusely illustrated, semi-gloss heavy paper.
First edition. 6 stories in all.
Wild Horse Shorty: First Edition Children’s Adventure Book 1944
Price range: $23.00 through $28.64
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover published by Macmillan in 1944, 203 pages.
First edition
This is a complete volume as issued by the publisher with no loose, torn or folded pages, unless otherwise noted below . Binding is tight unless noted otherwise.
Wild Horse Shorty: First Edition Children’s Adventure Book 1944
Price range: $23.00 through $28.64
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover published by Macmillan in 1944, 203 pages.
First edition
This is a complete volume as issued by the publisher with no loose, torn or folded pages, unless otherwise noted below . Binding is tight unless noted otherwise.
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” storybook Vintage first edition hardcover
$24.00
This is a "very good plus" vintage hardcover in pictorial covers, published in 1984 by Random House to coincide with the theatrical release of Indiana's return to the big screen for a second shot at adventure, unpaginated, full color throughout.
First edition.
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” storybook Vintage first edition hardcover
$24.00
This is a "very good plus" vintage hardcover in pictorial covers, published in 1984 by Random House to coincide with the theatrical release of Indiana's return to the big screen for a second shot at adventure, unpaginated, full color throughout.
First edition.
Vintage 1961 A.A. Milne ‘When We Were Very Young’ Hardcover stry book
Price range: $38.00 through $43.22
This is a "very good" vintage cloth wrapped hardcover published in 1961 by Dutton, 102 pages.
Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard
Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard
Vintage 1961 A.A. Milne ‘When We Were Very Young’ Hardcover stry book
Price range: $38.00 through $43.22
This is a "very good" vintage cloth wrapped hardcover published in 1961 by Dutton, 102 pages.
Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard
Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard
The Borrowers Aloft First edition hardcover 1961 Mary Norton
Price range: $47.00 through $52.14
This is a "very good" vintage cloth wrapped hardcover, 193 pages. First American edition, illustrated with line art.
The Borrowers Aloft First edition hardcover 1961 Mary Norton
Price range: $47.00 through $52.14
This is a "very good" vintage cloth wrapped hardcover, 193 pages. First American edition, illustrated with line art.
Thornton W. Burgess “Buster Bear’s Twins” c.1942 Vintage children’s hardcover
$24.00
CONDITION: Very good. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Pages are quite tanned (the paper used during the World War Two rationing for these books was very acid).
Thornton W. Burgess “Buster Bear’s Twins” c.1942 Vintage children’s hardcover
$24.00
CONDITION: Very good. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Pages are quite tanned (the paper used during the World War Two rationing for these books was very acid).
“Miss Sniff” A Fuzzy Wuzzy Book 1945 Illustrated children’s book
$144.00
A "very good" vintage full color, illustrated children's book published by Whitman Publishing in 1945, unpaginated.
First edition.
“Miss Sniff” A Fuzzy Wuzzy Book 1945 Illustrated children’s book
$144.00
A "very good" vintage full color, illustrated children's book published by Whitman Publishing in 1945, unpaginated.
First edition.