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Hardback Book Bags

the perfect gift for teachers, librarians, parents
​and book lovers of all ages
All prices include shipping...  

Horton Hardback Bag

$53.00

The bag is made from the gently worn front and back cover of the classic book by Dr. Seuss.

This bag has short 19" riveted textured dark blue/grey leather handles and turquoise vinyl sides. The bag is about 8" wide and 11" tall and spreads open 5". ​

Price includes the $8.00 shipping! The bag is $45

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Purplicious Hardback Bag

$53.00

Who doesn't love purple!? And purple leather straps on this handbag made from the gently worn front and back cover of this book make it a winner! As a bonus - it has purple vinyl sides!

This bag has 22" riveted purple leather handles. The bag is about 8 1/2" wide and 10 1/2" tall and spreads open 5". ​

Price includes the $8.00 shipping! The bag is $45

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The Real Mother Goose Hardback Bag

$53.00

There was a little girl, who had a little curl, and a handbag on her shoulder! The bag is made from the well loved front and back cover of the classic Mother Goose hardback book.

This bag has 26" riveted black leather handles and black vinyl sides. The bag is about 11" wide and 8 1/2" tall and spreads open 5". ​

Price includes the $8.00 shipping! The bag is $45

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Pinocchio the Boy Hardback Book Bag

$53.00
This newer version of Pinocchio by Lane Smith has been transformed into a colorful handbag! This bag has 20" brown or burgundy leather handles and brown, tan, or blue vinyl side. 
​10 1/2" wide and 8 1/2" tall.  Opens to about 5". The price includes shipping.  The bag is $45.
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Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin Hardback Book Bag

$53.00
This Caldecott Honor book has been transformed into a fun, colorful handbag with 20" long orange vinyl handles and pink vinyl sides with an orange leather closure.  11" wide and 8" tall.  Opens to about 5". The price includes shipping.  The bag is $45.
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Miss Spider's Wedding Hardback Book Bag

$53.00
A fun colorful handbag!  You may choose between the orange vinyl handles with burgundy vinyl sides, or the green leather handles with yellow vinyl sides.  You may specify at checkout.  This is a nice sized bag.  It is 11 1/2" wide and stands 9" tall.  The price includes shipping.  The bag is $45.
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Rainbow Fish Hardback Book Bag

$53.00

Rainbow Fish to the Rescue has 23" silver leather handles and blue vinyl sides.

11 1/2" wide and 8 1/2" tall. Opens to about 5". 

You are purchasing a bag created from an original cover which may show some wear. Remember, this book was loved and had a life before repurposing brought it to you. Enjoy the fact that you are giving it a new life!

The price includes shipping. The bag is $45.

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Hardy Boys Hardback book bag

$29.00

SALE! My my, those Hardy Boy brothers were awfully busy! Always a new adventure around the corner for these sleuths! Many titles in this classic series have been found in conditions of varying degrees after careful treasure hunting. Therefore, no two bags will be exactly the same. What remains consistent is a quality bag made from original books with leather handles and leather closure with 5” deep vinyl sides.  Price includes shipping!

Current Titles in stock: #1 The Tower Treasure #3 Secret of the Old Mill, # 4 The Missing Chums, #5 Hunting for Hidden Gold, #6 The Shore Road Mystery, #7 The Secret of the Caves #9 The Mystery of Cabin Island, #11 While the Clock Ticked, #12 Footprints Under the Window, and #16 A Figure in Hiding.  Specify which title you would like in the Message Box during Checkout.

These bags are regularly $36 each. They are on sale for $24! (price on listing includes shipping)

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Nancy Drew Hardbook Book Bag

$42.00

What a classic! Many titles in this classic series have been found in thrift stores after careful treasure hunting. Therefore, no two bags will be exactly the same. What remains consistent is a quality bag made from original books with sealant, leather handles and leather closure with 5” deep vinyl sides.

Nancy has been republished many times.  Most of the bags in stock are from the later publication with the yellow band at the top.  Price includes shipping!

Current Titles in stock: #1 The Secret of the Old Clock, #2 The Hidden Staircase, #3 The Bungalow Mystery,#4 The Mystery at Lilac Inn #5 The Secret of Shadow Ranch #6 The Secret of Red Gate Farm,#7 The Clue in the Diary, #8 Nancy's Mysterious Letter, #9 The Sign of the Twisted Candle, #11 The Clue of the Broken Locket, #12 The Message in the Hollow Oak, #17 Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk, #36 Secret of the Golden Pavilion, # 49 The Secret of Mirror Bay, #50 The Double Jinx Mystery, and #52 The Secret of the Forgotten City.

Specify which title you would like in the Message Box during Checkout.

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Fairy Tale Hardback Book Bags

$53.00

These reclaimed Disney storybooks are repurposed into fun handbags! They are all nicely sized at 11" wide and 8" tall (Bambi) and the same measurements in a vertical fashion for Aladdin. Opens to about 5". Leather handles 20" - 21" long and complementary colored vinyl sides. The bag is $45. Shipping is $8.

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Dick & Jane and Friends Hardback Book Bag

$53.00
Look! Look!  See the bag!  See the clever bag!  This discarded book-and others like it in this shop- is a perfect example of repurpose!  This is a great size bag -  8 1/2" wide and 9" tall.  Opens to about 5".  21" long black leather handles and blue vinyl sides.  The bag is $45. Shipping is $8.
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Quick as a Cricket! Hardback Book Bag

$53.00
This bag is clever as a fox!  Written by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Don Wood.  This discarded book-and others like it in this shop- is a perfect example of repurpose!  This is a great size bag -  9" wide and 11" tall.  Opens to about 5".  21" long black leather handles and dark gray vinyl sides.  The bag is $45. Shipping is $8.
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New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening Hardback Book Bag

$53.00
This clever handbag is created from a discarded New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening book. The bag is made from the front and back cover of the book.  Check out the beautiful colorized photo on the cover! 

In stock I have bags with maroon or green vinyl sides and 17" brown or brick red leather handles. You will receive one of these beauties!   Many items can fit inside as it opens to 5" wide.  It feels great to wear something that is repurposed from materials that you helped give a new life to!  The bag is $45. Shipping is $8.
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The Little Engine that Could Hardback Book Bag

$42.00

'I think I can, I think I can!' This clever handbag is created from a discarded 'The Little Engine that Could' classic children's book by Watty Piper. The bag is made from the gently worn front and back cover of the book. The bag you receive may have slight variations of closures and cover depending on the publication.


This bag has blue vinyl sides and short 13" - 14" riveted dark leather handles meant to be carried in the hand or in the crook of the arm. The bag is about 8" wide and 7 1/2" tall and spreads open 5". ​

Price includes the $5.00 shipping!

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Polar Bear Hardback Bag

$53.00

What do you see? I see a clever handbag looking at me! The bag is made from the gently worn front and back cover of the classic book by Eric Carle.

This bag (Spanish Title) has short 18" riveted shiny silver leather handles and blue vinyl sides. The other bag (English Title) has 22" blue leather handles and blue vinyl sides. (Specify in the notes which title you prefer)The bag is about 8" wide and 10" tall and spreads open 5". ​

Price includes the $8.00 shipping! The bag is $45

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Vintage Childcraft Hardback Cookbook Bag

$48.00
Vintage 1947 Childcraft Encyclopedia made into a study handbag with leather handles. The bag is made from the gently worn front and back cover of the book. 
This bag has 20" riveted grey leather handles and blue/grey vinyl sides.  The bag is about 10" wide and 6 1/2" tall and spreads open 5". ​
Price includes the $6.00 shipping!  The bag is $42
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Come Play With Me Hardback Book Bag

$42.00
This vintage book has a sweet drawing of a little blond girl on the cover.  I found several discarded books and created the sweetest little pocketbooks.  They have light creamy yellow vinyl sides and short 16" black leather handles.  The bag is 10" wide and 8" tall and spreads open 5". ​
The bag is $36.  Price includes the $6.00 shipping!
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Cat in the Hat Hardback Book Bag

$42.00

Why anyone would discard such a classic is beyond understanding, yet that is how these titles have been found. Mugwump's materials are the result of careful treasure hunting. 

Classic Dr Seuss! The photo here is representative of the Hardback Book bag you will receive. Short riveted dark leather handles 13" - 15" with 5” black vinyl sides. Meant to be carried in the hand or forearm. Can carry your phone, keys, small wallets and a bit more!

Price includes shipping!

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Green Eggs and Ham Hardback Book Bag

$42.00

I do like them Sam I Am! The photo here is representative of the Hardback Book bag you will receive. Short 13" - 14" riveted dark leather handles with 5” black vinyl sides. 


Price includes shipping!

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Katy No Pocket Hardback Book Bag

$42.00

This classic story is now a fun little pocketbook!  Mugwump's materials are the result of careful treasure hunting. The photo here is representative of the Katy No Pocket Book bag you will receive. 6 1/2" x 8" tall with short 16" leather lacing handles with 5” deep vinyl sides.  

The bag is $36. Price includes shipping!

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Peter Rabbit & other stories Hardback Book Bag

$32.00

Beatrix Potter's storybook has been changed into a cute little pocketbook. This reclaimed book is coated so you can take it out in any weather. It is 9" x 6" tall with short 15" leather lacing handles with 5” deep sage green vinyl sides.  

The bag is $28. Price includes shipping!

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Home for a Bunny Hardback Book Bag

$53.00
This sweet little story illustrated by Garth Williams is the larger format to the original Little Golden Book.  It's made into a fun handbag with brown leather handles about  18" and brown or blue vinyl sides.  About 10" wide and 8" tall.  Opens to about 5". The price includes shipping.  The bag is $45. 
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Bedtime Storybook Bag

$53.00

This clever handbag is created from a discarded Bedtime Storybook. The bag is made from the gently worn front and back cover of the book.  


*close to 11" wide x 8" tall


*opens to 5"


*lime green vinyl sides - get noticed!


*20" riveted shiny red leather handles.  


Use it for a real honest-to-goodness handbag! Can carry essentials and then some!

The total price includes the shipping cost.

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Betty Crocker's Cooky Book Handbag

$53.00

Vintage Betty Crocker is the best! And this Cooky Book made into a fun handbag brings back the best memories! I've repurposed these harder to find cookbooks into a purse with 20" shiny tan leather handles and closure and textured cream colored vinyl sides (looks like frosting to me!)


*8 1/2" wide and 10" tall

*opens to 5" wide

*coated and protected to take out in weather

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Oh the Thinks You Can Think Hardback Book Bag

$42.00

Classic Dr Seuss! The photo here is representative of the Hardback Book bag you will receive. Short riveted dark leather handles 13" - 15" with 5” deep lime green vinyl sides. Meant to be carried in the hand or forearm. Can carry your phone, keys, small wallets and a bit more!


Price includes shipping!

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The Cat Came Back Hardback Book Bag

$42.00

Classic Dr Seuss! The photo here is representative of the Hardback Book bag you will receive. Short riveted dark leather handles 13" - 15" with 5” cream vinyl sides. Meant to be carried in the hand or forearm. Can carry your phone, keys, small wallets and a bit more!

Price includes shipping!

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