Micromegas, Voltaire’s trailblazing sci-fi philosophical homage to Isaac Newton, in a rare and wonderful vintage children’s book. 

Oliver Button Is a Sissy – a sweet vintage celebration of difference and the courage to withstand stereotypes.

Before Andy Warhol (b. August 6, 1928) became a pop art celebrity, he illustrated little-known, delightful vintage children’s books. 

A Cat-Hater’s Handbook – a vintage satirical treat for cat-lovers, illustrated by the great Tomi Ungerer.

For Aldous Huxley’s birthday, gorgeous vintage and modern illustrations for his only children’s book. 

For Robert Graves’s birthday today, his little-known and lovely vintage children’s book, illustrated by Maurice Sendak – a subversive celebration of how books transform us.

Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, adapted for kids in gorgeous vintage illustrations by the great Alice and Martin Provensen. 

After Freud published his groundbreaking book on the psychology of dreams, his eccentric niece – who called herself Tom, dressed in men’s clothes, and was an incredible artist – illustrated an amazing philosophical children’s book about why we dream.

Edward Gorey illustrates T.S. Eliot’s beloved Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, which inspired the iconic musical Cats.

The Big Green Book – Maurice Sendak’s little-known and lovely collaboration with Robert Graves, a vintage children’s book celebrating the magic of reading and how books transform us. More here. 

For Norton Juster’s birthday, The Dot and the Line – his quirky vintage love story in lower mathematics. 

Celebrate World Book Night with this vintage illustrated love letter to books.

When I Have a Little Girl / When I Have a Little Boy – absolutely delightful vintage illustrated daydream about life without unimaginative rules, from the illustrator behind Eloise.

David the Dreamer – absolutely extraordinary 1922 children’s book illustrated by Freud’s cross-dressing niece named Tom. Peek inside here.

Austrian illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger’s take on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is among the most wonderful things I’ve seen in ages.