Elf Night Jan Wahl Peter Weevers 2002 Hardcover Ex-Library Fantasy Picture Book For Sale

A beautifully atmospheric children’s picture book, Elf Night by Jan Wahl, illustrated by Peter Weevers, invites young readers into a dreamlike nighttime world filled with elves, moonlight, stars, woodland magic, and bedtime imagination.

Published by Carolrhoda Books in 2002, this oversized hardcover features richly illustrated pages in deep blues, soft greens, lavender tones, and warm nighttime colors. The story follows a child at bedtime as the familiar world gives way to a mysterious miniature realm of elves and nighttime creatures.

The combination of lyrical text and painterly illustrations gives this book a distinctive storybook quality that will appeal to collectors of illustrated children’s books, fantasy picture books, bedtime stories, and older library editions.

• Title: Elf Night
• Author: Jan Wahl
• Illustrator: Peter Weevers
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books, Inc. / Lerner Publishing Group
• Publication Year: 2002
• Format: Hardcover / Reinforced Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1-57505-512-0
• ISBN-13: 978-1-57505-512-1
• Pages: 32
• Approximate Size: 9.50\" × 9.80\" × 0.30\"
• Book Weight: approximately 13.8 oz
• Illustrated: Full-color artwork throughout

Elf Night explores the boundary between dreams and reality as a child enters a magical nighttime world inhabited by tiny elves and fantastical woodland creatures.

Peter Weevers’ illustrations give the book a particularly enchanting appearance, with:

• Moonlit landscapes
• Stars and nighttime skies
• Woodland scenes
• Elves and fantasy imagery
• Soft watercolor-like colors
• Detailed bedtime illustrations

The book works especially well as a bedtime story, fantasy-themed picture book, or decorative addition to a vintage and modern children’s literature collection.

Pre-owned ex-library hardcover copy with visible library markings and signs of institutional use.

The front and back covers show light surface wear, edge wear, and minor scuffing. The spine remains intact, and the reinforced binding appears sturdy.

Library-related markings include:

• Exterior barcode/library label on the back cover
• Public School 177 ownership stamp inside the book
• Library circulation card/pocket area inside the back cover
• Handwritten “VOID 9/7/26” and “DISPOSED” notation on the library card
• Additional library identification labels along the cover/spine area

The interior pages remain attractive and readable. The book shows normal handling wear associated with former library circulation, but no major structural damage is visible in the photographs.

This book may appeal to:

• Jan Wahl collectors
• Peter Weevers illustration collectors
• Fantasy picture-book collectors
• Bedtime-story collections
• Ex-library and school-library book collectors
• Children’s literature enthusiasts
• Woodland and elf-themed book collections

Its large square format and atmospheric artwork make it visually attractive even with the library markings.

Note: Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

• Ships from Brooklyn, NY via USPS Media Mail (trackable).
• Protective packaging to ensure safe delivery.
• 14-day returns accepted. Buyer pays return shipping for change-of-mind returns. Items must be returned in original condition with all parts and packaging. Refunds issued after inspection. Deductions may apply per policy.