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The Gingerbread Man


Karen Lee Schmidt - 1980
    The gingerbread man outruns everybody, until he meets the quick-witted fox.

Walt Disney's Three Little Pigs (A Little Golden Book)


Al Dempster - 1948
    The three little pigs have never looked so cute and the big bad wolf never looked so bad in this retelling of the classic fairy tale! Vintage Disney artwork from the 1940s makes this book an important addition to every Little Golden Book collector’s library.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs


Jon Scieszka - 1989
    You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”

Goldilocks and the Three Bears


Jan Brett - 1987
    Jan Brett's lavish illustrations for this classic tale, full of details and surprises, gives this edition a special flair. Children will marvel at the enchanted world created herein.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast


Teddy Slater - 1991
    Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format.

Cinderella


Ruth Sanderson - 2002
    But will the prince find Cinderella after her ball gown turns back into rags? This classic tale is retold by Ruth Sanderson with the very youngest of readers in mind.

Hansel and Gretel


Neil Gaiman - 2014
    Mattotti's sweeping ink illustrations capture the terror and longing found in the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Gaiman crafts an original text filled with his signature wit and pathos that is sure to become a favorite of readers everywhere, young and old.

Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs


Walt Disney Company - 2003
    Now new and old fans can relive the magic of this beloved film as it is retold in a beautiful full-color Little Golden Book!

Jack and the Beanstalk


Steven Kellogg - 1991
    Meet a hen that lays golden eggs and a harp that sings by itself. And don't forget the ogre...A classic fairy tale with rich and dynamic illustrations that will leave you chanting "Fee-fi-fo-fum!"

The Paper Bag Princess


Robert Munsch - 1980
    In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald--who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Full color.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff


Paul Galdone - 1841
    With plenty of repetition, this adventure is perfect for reading aloud and for joining in, and a satisfying ending provides a reassuring touch.

East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon


Peter Christen Asbjørnsen - 1845
    It has everything a classic epic tale should have: rags and riches, hags and heroism, magic and mystery, a curse and a quest, wicked trolls, a shape-shifting bear, and finally, a happy ending. Kate Greenaway Medalist P.J. Lynch has created a luminous backdrop worthy of this grand adventure, transporting readers to a world of fantasy and imagination.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses


Marianna Mayer - 1989
    And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages.Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.

Pinocchio


Carlo Collodi - 1883
    Just like a "real boy." Until he learns that to become truly real, he must open his heart and think of others.

The Reluctant Dragon


Kenneth Grahame - 1898
    When the town-folk send for St. George to slay the dragon, the boy needs to come up with a clever plan to save his friend and convince the townsfolk to accept him. This story first appeared as a chapter in Grahame's Dream Days and was first published as a separate book by Holiday House in 1938 with illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard.