First Edition Thus (1979), First Printing not stated, Harper & Row. Unmarked. Good in Wraps. Cover shows wear, rubbing to edge color, corner creasing, and small areas of soiling on cover. Binding is solid. Lovely B&W illustrations throughout. Small price sticker on back cover. Photos of item you will receive. Ships from USA, quickly and with care. Higglety Pigglety Pop! Or, There Must Be More to Life by Maurice Sendak is a vintage children's picture book featuring philosophical themes and Jennie the dog’s theatrical journey. Classic Sendak illustrations, whimsical narrative, and award-winning acclaim.
SYNOPSIS:A daring imagination has woven a simple rhyme into a brilliantly original tale [about Jennie, the Sealyham terrier, who seeks Experience and becomes the star of the World Mother Goose Theatre]. Notable Children's Books of 1967 (ALA) 1968 Fanfare Honor List (H) Best Books of 1967 (SLJ) Children's Books of 1967 (Library of Congress)
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