MADLENKA'S DOG

New York: Frances Forster Books, 2002. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this charming story of how Madlenka and her invisible dog make lots of canine friends, with help from the fond memories of her neighbors - with original doggy drawing. Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning artist Peter Sis's entrancing, joyful, and detailed illustrations mix technical prowess with a love for the medium. His work boasts man accolades, including seven NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Best Illustrated Book of the Year awards, Society of Illustrators gold and silver medals, and three Caldecott Honors. 10'' x 10''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($17.00) color pictorial dust jacket, with die-cut square to center. Illustrated in color. [36] pages, with five liftable flaps and four leaves with die-cut holes to center. Signed by Sis to front flyleaf, with dog ears and face drawn around an illustration of the world. Sharp and bright.