Mr Rabbit and the Lovely Present Caldecott Honor Book [Paperback] Charlotte; Maurice Sendak Zolotow

Description

1968 1st printing edition. Paperback cover has some shelf wear and a small tear and section missing at right edge. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This delightful 1968 first printing of “Mr Rabbit and the Lovely Present” is a true treasure for collectors and fans of the legendary Maurice Sendak. A Caldecott Honor Book, it showcases Sendak’s iconic illustrations perfectly complementing Charlotte Zolotow’s charming tale of a young rabbit’s quest to find the perfect gift. Beyond its artistic merit, this book holds significant cultural value as an early work that helped establish Sendak as a revolutionary force in children’s literature. His distinct style, combining whimsy and darkness, challenged traditional notions of what a picture book should be. For collectors, this well-preserved first printing offers a chance to own a piece of publishing history that paved the way for generations of imaginative storytelling. Though showing some gentle wear from being cherished over decades, the book’s condition allows readers to fully immerse themselves in Zolotow and Sendak’s delightful collaboration.