As Little Golden books turns 75, we asked Editorial Director Diane Muldrow about the history of the treasured collection, the wonderful and unexpected characters that have graced its pages, and some of its best life lessons for readers of all ages.

Do you love reading to your children and have fond memories of Little Golden Books? This book would make a perfect addition to your collection. There is a missing page, so it might make a better use for epherma. This book is in decent shape for its age, with minimal yellowed edges and a bit of rough edges from shelf wear and handling. There are stray crayon marks on the inside of the front and back covers as well as part of the cardboard ripped off the front inside cover. It just adds to the charm in my opinion, but be aware it does not look like a new book. Priced for these details. Publish date shows 1980 by Golden Press; Western Publishing Company, Inc., Racine Wisconsin. Vintage items can be combined to reduce shipping. Please convo any questions or request prior to purchase. These will be sent media mail to reduce cost. Thanks! My other shop where I've been selling vintage and antiques for years is mickismithmugs. I wanted to put all vintage items together in a store specific to them, but my feedback and history can be noted on my other store name. Buy with confidence!

9780307979513, Princess And The Pea, Golden Books, Jana Christy, Cloth Text

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I have been collecting vintage Disney Little Golden Books for quite some time. So, when I saw this beautiful new book by Charles Solomon at Disneyland this past summer, I had to get it! "The Art Of The Disney Golden Books"...... It's a GORGEOUS book, and the perfect addition to go along with my collection! I also have other books about these wonderful vintage books for children, including Warman's Field Guide. I've written about the guides before. And I found the completely blank Little Golden Book you can also see below at a thrift store. I don't know anything about those. I imagine they were made so that a child (or adult!) could create their own little book? Cool idea. You can see four of the great vintage Little Golden Books in this vintage advertisement, below: I happen to have those four, also - as you can see in my photo below - but I'm afraid I had to pay more than fifty cents for mine: But that's only because I didn't have a package coupon from 3-Minute Oats to send in back in the 1960's to get them...... Inside this edition of Tomart's Disneyana from 1996, they have pages showing all (or most?) of the Disney Little Golden Books that had been published up until that time: Here is a scan of the first page of them shown in the magazine: Here is a photo of some of mine: I don't have every single one, but I do have most of them (only a portion of my collection is shown - I couldn't quite handle laying all of them out like that - but you get the idea, I would imagine?) So, perhaps you can understand why I felt that I needed to have this book.... I truly did. And, by the way - it cost me nothing, since I purchased it with what I love to call my "Free Disney Money" (rewards points earned by using the Disney Chase Visa Card.) It just doesn't get much better than that.

I found a few different examples of Hansel and Gretel illustrations, and I just wanted to share them because they are so sweet. First, we have this illustration from "Favorite Bedtime Stories" illustrated by Miss Elliott, from 1943: Eloise Wilkin's illustrations in this Little Golden Book: And another Little Golden Book, this one also from 1943, and illustrated by Erika Weihs: Look at the cute little house, and the smiling sun on the title page! I love it. (Finding these has given me an idea: How about a Tim Burton version of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's original story - you know, a live-action fantasy type of thing like Alice In Wonderland? Although it doubtless would not be a saccharine-sweetened version of the story like those in these vintage books, it sounds like a good idea to me!)

Pre-Owned - Little Golden Books illustrated by Eloise Wilkin are among the most remembered, beloved, and requested by Golden Book fans. This collection, which contains nine of her best-loved books, will be cherished by collectors, parents, and children for years to come. It contains Wilkin's most famous Little Golden Books (such as Baby Dear), as well as lesser-known Little Golden Books, prayers, poems, Mother Goose rhymes, and an introduction written by Wilkin's daughter. Enjoy this clasisc collection, illustrated by the woman known as the soul of Little Golden Books.

Take a look back at the tiny tomes with the gold foil spine that have helped generations of kids learn to appreciate reading.

LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK HEIDI ILLUSTRATIONS BY CORRINE MALVERN FROM 1954 GOOD CONDITION WRITTING WITHIN edition A

Vintage copy of "The Little Red Hen," Little Golden Books.

Based on Disney's The Lady and the Tramp, this beloved classic featuring vintage illustrations is the perfect gift for Little Golden Book fans! Lady and the Tramp have four adorable puppies. Three of them are pretty and well behaved, but the fourth puppy, that Scamp of a puppy, gets into mischief until his misadventures bring his sisters a wonderful surprise. Vintage Disney artwork from the 1940s make this story a tail-wagging addition to every Little Golden Book collector's library. Author: Little Golden Books Pages: 24 Age: 3 - 7 years Dimensions: 6.62 x 0.18 x 8 inches

1997 issue of The Poky Little Puppy Little Golden Book in very good like new unread condition. Book has no marks, tears or folds. Enjoy this book from your childhood with the kids or add it to your Little Golden Book collection. by Janette Sebring Lowrey illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren book is 6 3/4 inches by 8 inches

This vintage Little Golden Book is Walt Disney’s Pinocchio. It was adapted by Eugene Bradley Coco and illustrated by Ron Dias. This book was published by Western Publishing Company in 1990. There is no writing throughout the book although the book is in well loved condition it is a great addition to your own collection or a cool gift to give.

Some fascinating history and great facts about vintage Little Golden Books that will help you to date and value your LGBs and know which ones to buy.

Sold in supermarkets for just 25 cents, these inexpensive picture books — with cheerful illustrations and golden spines — were designed to democratize the children's book market.

Little Golden Books illustrated by Eloise Wilkin are among the most remembered, beloved, and requested by Golden Book fans. This collection, which contains nine of her best-loved books, will be cherished by collectors, parents, and children for years to come. It contains Wilkin's most famous Little Golden Books (such as Baby Dear), as well as lesser-known Little Golden Books, prayers, poems, Mother Goose rhymes, and an introduction written by Wilkin's daughter. Enjoy this clasisc collection, illustrated by the woman known as \"the soul of Little Golden Books.\"

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