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This is a very rare copy. Charming mid-century children’s picture book from the creators of the beloved Harry the Dirty Dog series.Story
Poor Tom is only the ninth assistant to the Chief Pastry Cook in the Royal Kitchen. No one knows what a fine baker he is—except Tina, the little white mouse who lives in the flour bin. When a contest is held to choose the new Chief Pastry Cook, Tom enters a spectacular sugar-mouse cake. With Tina’s help (and a little quick thinking when one of the sugar mice breaks), Tom’s cake wins the day. A delightful, lightly humorous tale full of kitchen chaos, royal pageantry, and a very clever mouse.Details
Author: Gene Zion
Illustrator: Margaret Bloy Graham
Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York
Copyright: 1964 (text © Eugene Zion; pictures © Margaret Bloy Graham)
ISBN: 684-13356-3 (Cloth) / Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 64-22756
Approx. 48 pages
Hardcover (reinforced binding noted on the book)
Classic full-color and black-and-white illustrations throughoutCondition (see photos)
This is a used vintage copy showing expected age and wear:
Cover has edge wear, fraying, corner bumps, and some surface rubbing/creasing (most noticeable along the top edge and spine).
Spine is faded and rubbed but lettering remains legible.
Pages are age-toned/yellowed but clean and complete; no major tears, writing, or missing pages observed.
Binding is solid and holding well.
Dust jacket present.A solid, readable copy of a scarce and much-loved title that is long out of print. Perfect for collectors of mid-century children’s books, Zion/Graham fans, or anyone who enjoys classic picture-book storytelling with wonderful kitchen and castle illustrations.Please examine all photos carefully—they form part of the description. Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
