Chuck Jones' Peter and the Wolf Hardcover Children's Book
Books & Collectible Animation Ephemera

Chuck Jones' Peter and the Wolf Hardcover Children's Book

This is a hardcover children's book titled 'Chuck Jones' Peter and the Wolf,' based on the animated television special. The front cover features vibrant, multi-colored artwork characteristic of legendary animator Chuck Jones, showcasing characters like Peter, the duck, and a stylized, menacing grey wolf against a forest backdrop. The color palette is dominated by a deep blue and purple night sky with yellow and gold lettering. Physically, the book appears to be a square-format hardcover with a glossy finish. Notable features include the prominent credits for Chuck Jones (Characters & Illustrations), George Daugherty, and Janis Diamond. In terms of condition, there is visible surface wear across the cover, including several distinct vertical scratches or creasing marks on the left side and minor scuffing along the edges and corners, suggesting it is a pre-owned or 'thrifted' item. The craftsmanship reflects commercial children's book standards from the mid-1990s (the animation was released in 1995). Its value is primarily driven by the association with Chuck Jones and nostalgic appeal for fans of classic animation styles.

Estimated Value

$15.00 - $25.00

Basic Information

Category

Books & Collectible Animation Ephemera

Appraised On

March 9, 2026

Estimated Value

$15.00 - $25.00

Item Description

This is a hardcover children's book titled 'Chuck Jones' Peter and the Wolf,' based on the animated television special. The front cover features vibrant, multi-colored artwork characteristic of legendary animator Chuck Jones, showcasing characters like Peter, the duck, and a stylized, menacing grey wolf against a forest backdrop. The color palette is dominated by a deep blue and purple night sky with yellow and gold lettering. Physically, the book appears to be a square-format hardcover with a glossy finish. Notable features include the prominent credits for Chuck Jones (Characters & Illustrations), George Daugherty, and Janis Diamond. In terms of condition, there is visible surface wear across the cover, including several distinct vertical scratches or creasing marks on the left side and minor scuffing along the edges and corners, suggesting it is a pre-owned or 'thrifted' item. The craftsmanship reflects commercial children's book standards from the mid-1990s (the animation was released in 1995). Its value is primarily driven by the association with Chuck Jones and nostalgic appeal for fans of classic animation styles.

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