16 Kate DiCamillo first editions are documented on this shelf, from Because of Winn-Dixie (2000) to The Beatryce Prophecy (2021) across 2 different publishers. Each linked guide gives the points of issue that separate a true first printing of that Kate DiCamillo title from later printings and book-club copies — the publisher and year to expect, the number-line or edition-statement conventions, and the tells that show up in online listings.
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- Because of Winn-Dixie — 2000 · Candlewick PressDiCamillo's debut novel. First printing has a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Crucially, the first-state dust jacket does NOT display the silver Newbery Honor seal, as the award was announced after publication. Jacket price intact and unclipped. Candlewick Press, 2000. US Candlewick first edition, published March 2000. A debut Newbery Honor novel; true first printings, with a jacket lacking the award seal and a number line ending in 1, are genuinely scarce. Later printings and later jacket states print the silver Newbery Honor seal onto the dust jacket and advance the number line. Book-club and film tie-in editions differ and are not the true first.
- The Tiger Rising — 2001 · Candlewick PressDiCamillo's second novel. First printing has a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. First-state dust jacket does not carry a National Book Award finalist seal, as the recognition came after publication. Jacket price intact and unclipped. Candlewick Press, 2001. US Candlewick first edition, published March 2001. DiCamillo's second book and a National Book Award finalist. Later printings and later jacket states add the award seal to the dust jacket and advance the number line.
- The Tale of Despereaux — 2003 · Candlewick PressFirst edition 2003, Candlewick Press (Cambridge, MA). First printing states 'First edition 2003' on the copyright page and carries a complete number line ending in 1 (Candlewick convention 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1). Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering; pictorial paper-covered boards; first-state dust jacket has no Newbery seal. US true first edition. Newbery Medal awarded 2004. Any stated later printing, a missing 'First edition 2003' line, or a number line not ending in 1 indicates a reprint; post-award jackets add the Newbery seal.
- Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Mercy Watson 1) — 2005 · Candlewick PressFirst title in the early-reader Mercy Watson series, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick, 2005. First printing shows a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Issued in pictorial (glazed) hardcover boards WITHOUT a dust jacket, as issued; there is no jacket or price to look for. US Candlewick edition is the true first (2005). Kate DiCamillo is a US author and Candlewick is a US publisher, so there is no competing UK or Canadian precedence. First entry in the series. Later printings advance the number line so the sequence no longer ends in 1.
- Mercy Watson Fights Crime (Mercy Watson 3) — 2006 · Candlewick PressThird title in the Mercy Watson series, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick, 2006. First printing shows a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Issued in pictorial hardcover boards without a dust jacket, as issued. US Candlewick edition is the true first (2006). US author and US publisher, so no competing UK or Canadian precedence. Later printings advance the number line so the sequence no longer ends in 1.
- Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride (Mercy Watson 2) — 2006 · Candlewick PressSecond title in the Mercy Watson series, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick, 2006. First printing shows a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Issued in pictorial hardcover boards without a dust jacket, as issued. US Candlewick edition is the true first (2006). US author and US publisher, so no competing UK or Canadian precedence. Later printings advance the number line so the sequence no longer ends in 1.
- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane — 2006 · Candlewick PressFirst printing has a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page (typically reading 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1). Stated Candlewick Press, 2006, ISBN 978-0-7636-2589-4, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline with full-color plates. US Candlewick edition is the true first (February 2006). Candlewick was then based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Later printings advance the number line so the 1 drops off; anniversary and reissue editions are later still.
- Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise (Mercy Watson 4) — 2007 · Candlewick PressFourth title in the Mercy Watson series, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick, 2007. First printing shows a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Issued in pictorial hardcover boards without a dust jacket, as issued. US Candlewick edition is the true first (2007). US author and US publisher, so no competing UK or Canadian precedence. Later printings advance the number line so the sequence no longer ends in 1.
- Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig (Mercy Watson 5) — 2008 · Candlewick PressFifth title in the Mercy Watson series, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick, 2008. First printing shows a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Issued in pictorial hardcover boards without a dust jacket, as issued. US Candlewick edition is the true first (2008). US author and US publisher, so no competing UK or Canadian precedence. Later printings advance the number line so the sequence no longer ends in 1.
- Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes (Mercy Watson 6) — 2009 · Candlewick PressSixth title in the Mercy Watson series, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick, 2009. First printing shows a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Issued in pictorial hardcover boards without a dust jacket, as issued. US Candlewick edition is the true first (2009). US author and US publisher, so no competing UK or Canadian precedence. Final title of the original six-book run. Later printings advance the number line so the sequence no longer ends in 1.
- The Magician's Elephant — 2009 · Candlewick PressFirst printing carries a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page and states Candlewick Press, 2009, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka. Bound in grey paper boards with gilt lettering on the spine, with light green endpapers and pastedowns; 201 pages. The first-issue dust jacket carries the printed price on the rear panel. US Candlewick edition is the true first, published September 8, 2009. Candlewick was then based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Later printings advance the number line so the 1 drops off.
- Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures — 2013 · Candlewick PressFirst edition published 2013 by Candlewick Press (Somerville, MA). First printing has 'First edition' stated on the copyright page together with a full descending number line ending in 1 (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Illustrated by K. G. Campbell; publisher's pictorial boards in pictorial dust jacket. ISBN 9780763660406. US true first edition. Awarded the Newbery Medal in 2014. A number line that no longer ends in 1, or a copyright page lacking the 'First edition' statement, indicates a later printing. Dust jackets carrying the Newbery Medal seal postdate the January 2014 award and are not first-issue jackets.
- Raymie Nightingale — 2016 · Candlewick PressFirst printing carries the full descending number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page. Stated Candlewick Press, 2016, ISBN 978-0-7636-8117-3. Issued in hardcover with a pictorial dust jacket that should retain the original printed price on the front flap; signed first printings are typically signed to the title page. US Candlewick edition is the true first, published April 12, 2016, Somerville, Massachusetts. First of the Three Rancheros trilogy; a 2016 National Book Award finalist. Later printings advance the number line so the 1 drops off.
- Louisiana's Way Home — 2018 · Candlewick PressFirst printing has a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page beneath the stated Candlewick Press, 2018 imprint. Signed first-edition, first-printing copies are typically autographed flat by DiCamillo to the title page. US Candlewick edition is the true first, published October 2, 2018, from Somerville, Massachusetts (ISBN 978-0-7636-9463-0). Companion to Raymie Nightingale (the second of the Three Rancheros trilogy). Later printings advance the number line so the 1 drops off. A Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition (ISBN 978-1-5362-0730-9) also exists and is a distinct issue, not the trade first printing.
- Beverly, Right Here — 2019 · Candlewick PressFirst printing has a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Stated Candlewick Press, 2019, ISBN 978-0-7636-9464-7. Issued in hardcover with a pictorial dust jacket that should retain the original printed price on the front flap; signed first printings are typically signed to the title page. US Candlewick edition is the true first, with global publication set for September 2019, Somerville, Massachusetts. Completes the Three Rancheros trilogy. Later printings advance the number line so the 1 drops off.
- The Beatryce Prophecy — 2021 · Candlewick PressFirst printing has a complete number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. Stated Candlewick Press, 2021, ISBN 978-1-5362-1361-4, illustrated by Sophie Blackall with black-and-white drawings. US Candlewick edition is the true first (September 28, 2021), Somerville, Massachusetts. Later printings advance the number line so the 1 drops off; a separate gift edition also exists.
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