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Meet Jeff Stone, author of Phoenix

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Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952), best known as the author of Goodnight Moon, wrote countless children’s books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are The Little Island, The Golden Egg Book, The Color Kittens, and The Sailor Dog.


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Little Golden Book Train Stories
Written by Gertrude Crampton, Margaret Wise Brown and Marian Potter
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

Toot-tooooot! Three classic Little Golden Book train stories are chugging their way into this mini-treasury!
 
Tootle, The Little Red Caboose, and Margaret Wise Brown’s The Train to Timbuctoo (not available anywhere but in this volume) come together in a quality hardcover with a gleaming gold spine. A trainload of fun... Read More
 





75 Years of Little Golden Books: 1942-2017
Written by Garth Williams and Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely and Eloise Wilkin
Boxed Set

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... Read More
 





The Friendly Book
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Garth Williams
Hardcover

This whimsical collection of poems and stories by Margaret Wise Brown is back in print in its original format—the Little Golden Book. Garth Williams' artwork shines here, with the friendliest bunnies, dogs, and people ever!

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Margaret Wise Brown's The Golden Bunny
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard
Hardcover

A beautiful gift edition of Margaret Wise Brown's classic!
 
This wonderful collection of bunny stories and poems, by the author of Goodnight Moon, has been reissued for a new generation in a beautiful hardcover edition. Margaret Wise Brown’s witty writing, featuring bunnies in all seasons, is brought to life with... Read More
 





Margaret Wise Brown's The Golden Bunny
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard
eBook

A beautiful gift edition of Margaret Wise Brown's classic!
 
This wonderful collection of bunny stories and poems, by the author of Goodnight Moon, has been reissued for a new generation in a beautiful hardcover edition. Margaret Wise Brown’s witty writing, featuring bunnies in all seasons, is brought to life with... Read More
 





The Golden Egg Book
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard
eBook

A Golden classic about a bunny—and a little duck that is about to hatch! A perfect gift for your child on Easter.

Once there was a little bunny. He was all alone. One day he found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. What was it?

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The Golden Egg Book
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard
Hardcover

A classic springtime tale from Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon!

This classic story follows a little bunny as it discovers a blue egg and begins to wonder about all the wonderful things that might be inside. With colorful illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Leonard Weisgard, and a playful and endearing text... Read More
 





I Like Fish
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Trade Paperback

This Step 1 reader derives from a poem by the author of Goodnight Moon, children's literature legend Margaret Wise Brown. Its simple vocabulary, rhyme and rhythm, and vivid picture clues make it perfect for emergent readers, introducing them to an inviting underwater world and a successful reading experience! G. Brian Karas... Read More
 





I Like Fish: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
eBook

This Step 1 reader derives from a poem by the author of Goodnight Moon, children's literature legend Margaret Wise Brown. Its simple vocabulary, rhyme and rhythm, and vivid picture clues make it perfect for emergent readers, introducing them to an inviting underwater world and a successful reading experience! G. Brian Karas... Read More
 





I Like Fish
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
eBook

This Step 1 reader derives from a poem by the author of Goodnight Moon, children's literature legend Margaret Wise Brown. Its simple vocabulary, rhyme and rhythm, and vivid picture clues make it perfect for emergent readers, introducing them to an inviting underwater world and a successful reading experience! G. Brian Karas... Read More
 





Little Golden Book Kitten Tales
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Garth Williams, Gustaf Tenggren, Martin Provensen and Alice Provensen
Hardcover

This purrrr-fect cat collection of classic Little Golden Books includes The Color Kittens, The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse, and The Shy Little Kitten. Featuring the beloved artwork of Alice and Martin Provensen, Gustaf Tenggren, and Garth Williams, this deluxe edition is the cat’s meow and will delight feline... Read More
 





Margaret Wise Brown's The Steam Roller
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

A little-known Christmas tale by the author of Goodnight Moon is now a Little Golden Book that’ll keep children smiling all year long!
 
Once there was a little girl. It was Christmas and her mother and father gave her a steam roller. . . .
 
Celebrated illustrator Bob... Read More
 





The Poky Little Puppy and Friends: The Nine Classic Little Golden Books
Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Janette Sebring Lowrey
Hardcover

The best-loved Little Golden Books come together in a deluxe volume that’s perfect for gift giving.
 
Little Golden Books have been delighting families for over 75 years! And this collection of nine classic Little Golden Books includes the line’s most popular stories ever: The Poky Little Puppy, The Shy Little Kitten, Tawny... Read More
 

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