The high price of the book at auction could be due to a combination of factors such as its condition, demand from collectors, and its rarity. Cyndy Szekeres' books are popular, especially among collectors of children's literature, which could drive up the selling price at auction. It's possible that the specific edition or condition of the book being auctioned is particularly rare, contributing to its high value.

Thomas Szekeres's birth name is Vilmos Thomas Szekeres.

László Szekeres died in 2012.

László Szekeres was born in 1921.

Adrián Szekeres was born in 1989.