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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

$42.00

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 #2 The House on the Cliff, #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, #10 What Happened at Midnight, #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.

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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

$53.00

A hilarious take on the traditional story of the 3 Little Pigs, this book is cleverly illustrated by Lane Smith and has now been altered into a fun handbag, perfect for primary school teachers. With brown leather handles (the one in stock has 25" handles and brownvinyl sides, this bag will surely be a conversation starter! 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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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. The photo here is representative of the Cat in the Hat Book bag you will receive. Leather handles with 5” deep vinyl sides of white or black. Approx 9" wide by 6" tall.Looking for other Seuss titles? We often have other titles in stock like The Foot Book and Go, Dog, Go! Email if you would like to find out what's in stock today!  Find out!

Price 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, #52 The Secret of the Forgotten City, and #53 The Sky Phantom.

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 either 16" riveted or knotted leather handles.  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

$51.00
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 $6.00 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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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. Riveted leather handles with 5” deep blackvinyl sides. Looking for other Seuss titles? We often have other titles in stock like The Foot Book and Go, Dog, Go! Email if you would like to find out what's in stock today!  Find out!

Price includes shipping!

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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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Danny & the Dinosaur Hardback Book Bag

$42.00

Syd Hoff's 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 Danny and the Dinosaur Book bag you will receive. 9" x 6" tall with short 14" leather lacing handles with 5” deep vinyl sides.  

The bag is $36. 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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