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The Elves and the Shoemaker (A Little Golden Book)


Eric Suben - 1983
    A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

Walt Disney Presents Winnie-The-Pooh Meets Gopher (A Little Golden Book)


Walt Disney Company - 1965
    When he tries to leave Rabbit's home after eating a heavy lunch, Winnie-the-Pooh gets stuck in the rabbit hole.

The Sleepy Book (A Golden Classic)


Margaret Wise Brown - 1948
    . . beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams in his whimsical yet realistic style. Available for the first time in decades, and perfect for gift-giving.

Little Red Riding Hood


Mabel Watts - 1966
    A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother.

The Shy Little Kitten


Cathleen Schurr - 1946
    The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren.

Eloise Wilkin's Mother Goose


Eloise Wilkin - 1961
    Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes book w/ illustrations by Eloise Wilkin.A Little Golden book.

The Biggest, Most Beautiful Christmas Tree


Amye Rosenberg - 1985
    Residents of a great fir tree in a thick forest make their home noticeable in hopes that Santa will come for his first visit to them.

The Saggy Baggy Elephant


Kathryn Jackson - 1947
    But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful "one-two-three-kick." For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this tale, with gorgeous art by Gustaf Tenggren, the illustrator of The Poky Little Puppy.

The Christmas Story


Jane Werner Watson - 1952
    This simple but poetic text brings to life the story of Jesus' birth in a stable in Bethlehem. First published in 1952, this Little Golden Book adaption of the Christmas story was illustrated by beloved artist Eloise Wilkin. This classic picture book retelling of the Christmas story is a perfect gift for the holidays.

Walt Disney's Mickey and the Beanstalk


Dina Anastasio - 1974
    Retells the traditional tale of Jack and the beanstalk with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy playing major roles.

Walt Disney's Santa's Toy Shop (A Little Golden Book Classic)


Al Dempster - 1950
    In this delightful story, Santa wants time to play with all the wonderful toys he and the elves have made, but he’s just too busy–until Mrs. Claus gives him an idea! Disney animator Al Dempster and the Walt Disney Studio artists created a holiday classic now reissued as a Little Golden Book.

The Littlest Christmas Elf


Nancy Buss - 1987
    The newly-arrived and littlest elf at the North Pole feels lonely, fearful, and too small to do anything, until he is befriended by a kind old elf named Nicholas.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer


Barbara Shook Hazen - 1939
    Pictorial cover with Rudolph lighting the way for the sleigh with his wonderful nose.

Frosty the Snow Man


Annie North Bedford - 1950
    Who can resist the tale of children enjoying the fun of building Frosty, when suddenly to their astonishment, he comes alive! The children in the neighborhood have never had a better winter of sledding, ice skating, and building snow houses, until one day, a warm wind blows. What will happen to Frosty? 8 1/2" X 11 3/4".

Little Cottontail


Carl Memling - 1960
    But he must first learn from his mother all the important things a little rabbit needs to know. Most importantly, he must learn how to watch out for foxes. When a fox suddenly appears, Little Cottontail quickly discovers that he has learned all his lessons well.