signed first edition
2005 · New York
by Dillon, Leo; Dillon, Diane; Jackson, Ellen
New York: Walker & Company, 2005. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this beautiful story of the spirit who nurtures all of creation, and the people and animals who have endless opinions about her work. Leo and Diane Dillon were a pair of "the world's pre-eminent illustrators for young people, producing artwork [...] that was a seamless amalgam of both their hands" (NEW YORK TIMES). Their artistry twice earned them Caldecott Medals - Leo was the first Black US American to receive the award - and netted them numerous other honors through their long careers, including a Hugo Award and three Coretta Scott King Awards. 11'' x 10''. Original boards. Original unclipped ($16.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Signed by Leo and Diane Dillon to title page. Jacket with a hint of wear. Clean and bright.
(Inventory #: 48073)