Book #17396

The Bird Yard - 1st Edition/1st Printing

J. Wallis Martin
Book #17396 The Bird Yard - 1st Edition/1st Printing. J. Wallis Martin.
The Bird Yard - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1998.
ISBN: 0340689285

A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author J. Wallis Martin directly on the title page; is a Caldecott Honor Book about five children who share a backyard and spend their days playing together. Even though they are different, they learn to appreciate each other's differences and become best friends.

The Bird Yard is a story about five children who share a backyard and spend their days playing together. Even though they are different, they learn to appreciate each other's differences and become best friends. The children in the story are Pete, Petey, Peggy, Pete Jr., and Picky. Pete is the oldest and he is a bit of a bully, but he eventually learns to be nicer to his friends. Petey is the second oldest and he is a bit of a hypochondriac, but he eventually learns to be more confident. Peggy is the youngest and she is the most creative, but she eventually learns to be more organized. Pete Jr. is the second youngest and he is the most athletic, but he eventually learns to be more cooperative. Picky is the laz; 8vo; Signed by Author.

Price: $120.00

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