Description: BIG JOHN TURKLE by Russell Hoban Illustrated by Martin Baynton. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1984). First American edition, first printing. Contains publishers statement "First American edition" and first printing number code sequence 1 through 10. One of Hoban's "PONDERS" series books. Endearingly illustrated from watercolors on every page by Martin Baynton. This up-lifting children's picture-book story features a large turtle who is having a troublesome day until he gets a treasure from a crow. Hoban wrote numerous award-winning adult books, notably RIDDLEY WALKER and the film adapted novel TURTLE DIARY. His even more extensive list of highly acclaimed books were for children and young adults, notably the film adapted story THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILD. Fine, as new, in glossy color illustrated boards; no dust jacket, as issued. Elusive in such crisp condition. Square octavo. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS!
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Year Printed: 1984
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Picture Books, Treasure, Happiness, Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Martin Baynton
Author: Russell Hoban
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Character Family: Big John Turkle
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
