I saw this book in a shop at walt disney world and fell in love. If the book has personal notations in the margins, the value goes up even more. In this classic little golden book from the illustrator of tootle, the little red. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time.
There are many things to look for on your little golden books before. Its publishing list spans influential works of world literature to cutting edge contemporary fiction and distinguished nonfiction. Shop target for little golden books at great prices. Lot of 10 vintage books a little golden book, for children, preschool. Jun 12, 2011 there s a good chance you grew up reading the adventures of. I have been collecting little golden books ever since my daughter was born. List of little golden books titles little golden books. By submitting my email address, i acknowledge that i have read and agree to penguin random. There is no denying the incredible impact these books have had on multitudes of people and their strong nostalgic appeal. Some books become rare not because of the content of the book itself, but because a famous person owned it. Many of the little golden books have become bestsellers, including the poky little puppy, tootle, scuffy the tugboat, and the little red hen. In the decades since, billions of little golden books have been sold. There s a good chance you grew up reading the adventures of. Best ever little golden books please only add little golden books from any decade to this list.
More than 60 years later, many of the original golden book titles are still wildly popular, with the poky little puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time. There were all the colors in the world and the color kittens had made them. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The little golden books history and backstory simplemost. When they were first published in 1942, highquality books for children hadnt been available at a price most people could afford. Little golden book series found in childrens media tiein books little golden books have been loved by children for over 75 years.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. As a bonus, marcus adds, little golden books were from the start exceedingly childfriendly. For sale saint louis, mo selling as a lot so i will not separate. But overlaid on these fabulous vintage illustrations pulled from a variety of golden book titles are silly little grains of advice such as, as with the original little golden books, much of the charm lies in the illustrations and here you will see a whos who of their great illustrators tibor gergely, j. The complete little golden books list of all the golden books available, rare and vintage golden books for big and little people who love to read and be read to. I stopped collecting them when my daughter was about 15 until she asked me if i was still collecting them and i said no. Get the best deals on vintage little golden books 1950 when you shop the. They got so pouncy they knocked over the buckets and the colors ran together.
The other members of the golden book family like big little golden books, first little golden books, little little golden books, as well as promotional titles and foreign titles are included. By the end of my run, id put more than 22,000 miles on my little red hatchback and stacked it to the roof with glorious vintage finds, including a twotone 1950s philco television set from oklahoma city, a midcentury metal bingo cage from mesa, arizona, and a delightfully ugly latchhook elvis rug from. And the publishing date on photography precedes rocks and minerals. See more ideas about books, book humor, childrens books. The book also lays claim to being banned in the soviet union for some time. The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the result of consulting this guide. There is no denying the incredible impact these books have had on multitudes of people and their strong nostalgic appeal will ensure that they remain in print for years to come. Golden books backlist is teeming with classics such. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki fandom. This guidebook also contains ding dong school books, eager reader series, giant little golden books, and little golden records.
Most people remember little golden books but we also have many different series including. A counting book g 19798th printing, 101 dalmatians. Golden books nostalgic memories of stories from your childhood are here in every golden book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki. Yes there were little golden books spotted at the popcultcha stand. Several of the illustrators for the little golden books later. These vintage little golden books are in great shape for their age. There can be different covers, colors, type, illustrators, edition and or number of pages. On my first trip to the scott antique show in atlanta, i found a booth of all kinds of collectible childrens books including lgbs. With an initial series of twelve titles each having a print run of 50,000 copies, the first little golden books. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. However, the little golden book collector website includes an alphabetical listing of 1,230 little golden books that was compiled in 20. Gallery of little golden books at steves collectibles.
Jul 26, 20 i have been collecting little golden books ever since my daughter was born. Little golden book list little golden book collector. Vintage first little golden book lot of 11 books 19502007. For collectors wanting a complete list for collecting little golden books. Elf, wonder, bonnie, tiny tales, tellatale books etc. The next three books have a different numbering sequence. Various formats of little golden books have been created including, games, toys, videos, miniature books, and records. Books from the 1940s through the mid 1960s are rare since many were discarded after years of use. Get the best deals on vintage little golden books 1950 when. They crawled out of bed into a bright, bright world. Unfortunately, finding a complete list of little golden books online is difficult because the collection now includes more than 1,200 unique titles. The most common golden books vintage material is wood. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide.
Early first editions with 25cent cover prices are the most valuable. The golden guides, originally golden nature guides, were a series of 160page, pocketsized books created by western publishing and published under their golden press line primarily a childrens book imprint from 1949. In 1942, the launch of little golden books revolutionized childrens book publishing by making highquality picture books available at affordable prices more than 60 years later, many of the original golden book titles are still wildly popular, with the poky little puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all. Little golden books is a popular series of childrens books, founded in 1942. The first 12 titles were released on october 1, 1942, at a price of only a quarter a piece. Everything i need to know i learned from a little golden book. Buy products related to vintage little golden book products and see what. One and a half million books were sold in just five months. Vintage little golden books lot of 4 rare titles 19501980. Zim and vera webster, the books were written by experts in their field and illustrated in a simple straightforward style. Jan 27, 2015 below are some interesting facts about little golden books. Little golden books lot of 10 unsorted mixed titles.
Feb 25, 2015 explore webb331s board little golden books 1950s, followed. The little golden books classic line is launched to bring back popular vintage little golden book titles based on consumer demand. Please only add little golden books from any decade to this list. Get the best deals on vintage little golden books 1950 when you shop the largest online selection at. Lot of little golden books vintage mixed lot 20 books disney. This is for a mix of both vintage and recent titles. Lot of little golden books vintage mixed lot 20 books. Alice in wonderland finds the garden of live flowers. Golden books, little little golden books, as well as promotional titles and foreign titles are included. Jan 01, 20 but overlaid on these fabulous vintage illustrations pulled from a variety of golden book titles are silly little grains of advice such as, as with the original little golden books, much of the charm lies in the illustrations and here you will see a whos who of their great illustrators tibor gergely, j. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
That many old titles remain in print shows the strong nostalgia appeal of the series. Little golden books celebrates its 60th anniversary with 1,200 unique titles and over 2 million. Little golden books collection and first edition identification on. In 1942, the launch of little golden books revolutionized childrens book publishing by making highquality picture books available at affordable prices. Golden books simon and schuster reissued in the mickey mouse club book series in 1958 e printing, 28 pages. Mickey mouses picnic by jane werner illustrated and adapted by walt disney studios.
In each book, there was a place for children to write their names, which gave them a sense of ownership. I am not sure what time frame these titles are from. In each book, there was a place for children to write their names, which gave them a. See more ideas about book title, funny and childrens books. The poky little puppy alone, one of the 12 original titles, has moved. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about golden books vintage. See more ideas about little golden books, books and vintage childrens books. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. A golden press edition may exist, but i havent found one yet. The value would go way up if the owner had been famous. Below are some interesting facts about little golden books. Watch a brief walkthrough of little golden books history, including commentary by experts and authors, golden books editorial director diane muldrow, and childrens literature historian leonard marcus.
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