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ON ROYALTY
Written by Jeremy Paxman.
Stock no. 1806761
Published by Viking. Fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

What is the point of Kings and Queens? What do they do all day? And what does it mean to be one of them? An entertaining study of the monarchy and how politics, religion, the military and the law have affected it. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. ISBN: 9780670916627. SIGNED by the author to title page (no dedication). Second impression of the first edition. White dustwrapper is marked to rear panel.

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FRIENDLY MATCHES
Written by Allan Ahlberg. Illustrated by Fritz Wegner.
Stock no. 737796
Published by Viking. 1st 2001. Fine condition.

A book of poems about school football matches. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w illustrations to text. ISBN: 0670889938. Tiny nick to side of spine else a fine copy.

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FRIENDLY MATCHES
Written by Allan Ahlberg. Illustrated by Fritz Wegner.
Stock no. 737797
Published by Viking. 2001. Fine condition.

Uncorrected proof with green cardwraps. B/w text illustrations. 86 pages. Tiny bump to top of spine. Contents fine. Full colour front/back cover loosely laid in.

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WHIZZIWIG
Written by Malorie Blackman. Illustrated by Stephen Lee.
Stock no. 425419
Published by Viking. Circa 1995. Fine condition.

Glazed pictorial boards. B/w illustrations. Whizziwig looks like a small furry football - but really she's an alien from outer space! She pops up on top of Ben's wardrobe and needs his help... ISBN: 067085705X. SIGNED by author, with inscription on title page. 2nd impression.

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THE BETTER BROWN STORIES
Written by Allan Ahlberg. Illustrated by Fritz Wegner.
Stock no. 804362
Published by Viking. 1st 1995. Fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A monstrous dog, a monstrous Milkman, free money, some Mysterious Men, a forgotten baby, baffled police and a bewildered town... Blue boards, gilt title and vignette. B/w text illustrations. ISBN: 0670858943. very slight chipping to wrapper edge.

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THE GIANT BABY
Written by Allan Ahlberg. Illustrated by Fritz Wegner.
Stock no. 675933
Published by Viking. 1st 1994. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Blue boards, gilt title to spine. the story of a famous doctor, a criminal trial, a girl who wanted a little brother and a stupendous baby - but not necessarily in that order! B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0670848646. Name to front endpaper. Spine and top corners slightly bumped. Tiny nick to top of dustwrapper.

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THE GIANT BABY
Written by Allan Ahlberg. Illustrated by Fritz Wegner.
Stock no. 684790
Published by Viking. 1st 1994. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Blue boards, gilt title to spine. the story of a famous doctor, a criminal trial, a girl who wanted a little brother and a stupendous baby - but not necessarily in that order! B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0670848646.

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MAN MOUNTAIN
Written by Martin Waddell. Illustrated by Claudio Munoz.
Stock no. 403109
Published by Viking. 1st 1991. Fine condition.

The wonderful tale of the friendship of Rose and Oscar the giant! Square format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 0670828149. SIGNED by the author to verso of front endpaper "For Jenny and David ... Martin Waddell".

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GIANT JIM AND THE HURRICANE
Written by Jeremy Strong. Illustrated by Nick Sharratt.
Stock no. 403160
Published by Viking. 1st 1997. Fine condition.

When a terrible hurricane strikes Giant Jim is the only one who can help. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w text illustrations. ISBN: 0670872601. SIGNED by author and artist on title-page "Hello, Nick Sharratt" and "Best Wishes Jeremy Strong".

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PRETTY POLLY
Written by Dick King-Smith. Illustrated by David Parkins.
Stock no. 570336
Published by Viking. 1st 1992. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Red boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. Abigail's family think she's mad to try teaching a hen to talk!... ISBN: 0670836877. Spine slightly bumped. A tiny mark to front cover. Contents fine. Pictorial wrapper is rubbed at corners.

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