This is a first edition, first printing of a classic children's book signed by both the illustrator and the author. It is a beautiful story, Jerry's illustrations are perfection and this is a book that should be in every children's literature collection -- and certainly on your bookshelf!
| Signed | Yes |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
| Item Length | 7.9 in |
| Inscribed | Yes |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Publication Year | 1987 |
| Type | Picture Book |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney, Yes |
| Author | Nancy White Carlstrom |
| Topic | Children's book |
| Item Weight | 13.2 Oz |
| Number Of Pages | 32 Pages |
A nice touch in this novel is the way the chapters unfold slowly.