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Book Review 75 Years of Little Golden Books 1942-2017 A Commemorative Set of 12 Best-Loved Books

by Garth Williams

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2017-07-11
Pages:290
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0399559515

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

The perfect gift: A gorgeous boxed edition of Little Golden Books loved by generations! This beautiful, celebratory boxed set of twelve iconic Little Golden Books honors Golden Books' 75th anniversary in 2017. Gold foil and beautiful cloth adorn this special package containing the following titles: The Poky Little Puppy, I Can Fly, The Sailor Dog, Scuffy the Tugboat, Wonders of Nature, The Three Bears, A Day at the Seashore, The Blue Book of Fairy Tales, I'm a Truck, I Am a Bunny, The Whispering

Our Review

This handsome boxed collection brings together twelve classic Little Golden Books that have captivated generations of young readers, featuring beloved animal adventures like The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat alongside gentle nature explorations and timeless fairy tales. The stories, illustrated by masters like Garth Williams, transport children to a world of curious puppies, brave tugboats, and whispering rabbits, offering a perfect introduction to the magic of storytime. With its durable, cloth-adorned box and gold foil accents, this set is built to be treasured and passed down, making it an ideal first library for any child's bookshelf.

What makes this anthology truly special is its curated selection of stories that balance gentle fantasy with real-world discovery, from a bunny's journey through the seasons to a day at the seashore, fostering both imagination and early learning. Parents and grandparents who grew up with these classics will delight in sharing them, creating a beautiful bridge between generations through shared reading. The variety ensures there's a perfect story for every mood, whether it's a quiet bedtime tale or an adventurous daytime read, making this collection a gift that keeps on giving.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction