THE HONEYBEE AND THE ROBBER, INSCRIBED WITH A DRAWING OF A BEAR BY ERIC CARLE
CARLE, Eric. The Honeybee and the Bear. New York: Scholastic, 1994. Quarto, original illustrated boards. $500.
Later edition of this "moving/picture book," with all pop-ups and moveable parts intact, inscribed on the inside pastedown, "GRRR. Eric Carle" with a drawing of a bear.
The story of a honeybee on her daily rounds gathering honey and her (and the entire hive's) encounter with a honey-loving bear. The last spread includes "notes for the adult reader who may want additional information in order to answer the questions from curious young listeners." First published in 1981; this is the first Scholastic printing, with a printed note on the rear cover that "This Scholastic edition is only available for distribution through the school market." Young owner signature on inscription page.
All moveables intact and in working order. Fine condition.