LULU AND THE BRONTOSAURUS

New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this oblong picture book about the importance of manners, making friends, and the arrival of a very large house guest, with an original drawing of the titular dinosaur. Lane Smith's charmingly peculiar artistic style has graced publications from children's literature to periodicals, and even the covers of punk rock albums. His children's book illustrations have earned him numerous accolades, including two Caldecott Medals and five New York Times' Best Illustrated Book awards, as well as the adoration of numerous slightly off-center kids. 9'' x 5.25''. Original green boards. Original unclipped ($15.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. 114 pages. Signed by Smith to verso of front flyleaf, with drawing of a brontosaurus. Signed by Viorst to title page. Tight and clean.