JUBAL'S WISH

New York: The Blue Sky Press, 2000. First edition. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. Inscribed first printing of the story of Jubal, the optimistic young bullfrog, as he sets out to spread joy among his sometimes-reluctant animal friends - with original drawing of the titular frog. Wife and husband team Audrey and Dan Wood are responsible for some of the most recognizable picture books of the 80s and 90s. They earned the Caldecott Medal in 1986, and make frequent appearances on bestseller lists with their vibrantly-illustrated stories. 11'' x 9.75''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($15.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Inscribed by Audrey Wood and Don Wood, with original drawing of Jubal. Jacket with a bit of bumping to corners and spine ends; a few shallow indentations to rear. Binding with a touch of bumping to corners and spine ends. Bright.