childrens books are important

The True Book of Seasons, by Illa Podendorf, pictures by Mary Gehr. Childrens Press, 1956.

lucky

Lucky Book of Riddles, by Eva Moore, pictures by Olivia H. H. Cole. Scholastic Inc., 1964.

Mark and His Pictures

Mark and His Pictures, by Carol Odell, illustrated by Gerald Rose. Walker and Company New York, 1962. Hard to find. My thrifted copy has several pages missing, and I wouldn't mind knowing what the rest of the book looks like....

Junk Drawer Lot of 3 Books ED Emberley's Horse Battle Armageddon & Scouts Guide

Prepare eBay style for Apocalypse. That's all I might need.

I'll be you, and you be me.

RIP Maurice Sendak... and lately spending some extra time enjoying the titles from our own library. This book is one of my very most favorites. Ruth Krauss's words and Sendak's drawings are so complimentary, so gorgeously authentic and spare.

I'll Be You and You Be Me, by Ruth Krauss, pictures by Maurice Sendak, HarperCollins, 1954.

See also:  The Fresh Air interviews, Brainpickings, and Collecting Children's Books for more on the life and work of Maurice Sendak.