Ellen’s Lion.

JOHNSON, Crockett.

Item Number: 142051

New York: Harper & Brothers , 1959.

First edition of this work by the author of Harold and the Purple Crayon. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Greetings to Barbara Alden Burns April 16, 1960 Crockett Johnson.” In very good condition.

Ellen’s Lion by Crockett Johnson explores the imaginative inner life of a young girl through a series of dialogues with her stuffed lion. Published in 1959, the book stands out for its minimalist illustrations and psychologically nuanced storytelling, as Ellen’s conversations with the lion reveal themes of autonomy, morality, and emotional growth.