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Meet Jeff Stone, author of Phoenix

Jeff Stone lives in the Midwest with his wife and two children and practices the martial arts daily.

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GUSTAF TENGGREN (1896–1970) was a well-known illustrator in his native Sweden before immigrating to the United States in 1920. He illustrated many Golden Books, beginning with The Poky Little Puppy. One of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, The Poky Little Puppy went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. Other iconic Little Golden Books illustrated by Tenggren include The Saggy Baggy ElephantThe Shy Little Kitten, and Tawny Scrawny Lion. In the late 1930s, Tenggren worked for the Disney Studio, providing concept artwork (created to inspire and guide animators) for various characters and scenes in Bambi, The Old Mill, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and Fantasia.... Read More


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The Saggy Baggy Elephant
Written by Golden Books and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Hardcover

After a parrot makes fun of Sooki’s big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the “saggy baggy” elephant isn’t too sure of himself. 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... Read More
 





Pirates, Ships, and Sailors
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
eBook

Ahoy! First published in 1950, Golden Books is pleased to reissue this delightful hardcover collection of 24 stories and poems, including Pirate’s Cove, The Little Lost Island, and The Careful, Cheerful Sailor by Kathyrn and Byron Jackson. All sea-loving children—and their parents—will be wowed by Gustaf Tenggren’s beautiful illustrations. Read More
 





The Saggy Baggy Elephant: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Kathryn Jackson, Byron Jackson and Gustaf Tenggren
eBook

The classic Little Golden Book is now available as a Read & Listen ebook! After a parrot makes fun of Sooki’s big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the “saggy baggy” elephant isn’t too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates...

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Tawny Scrawny Lion (Little Golden Book): Read & Listen Edition
Written by Kathryn Jackson
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
eBook

The classic Little Golden Book is now available as a Read & Listen ebook! Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday—camels on Friday—and on Saturday, elephants!

So begins the funny, classic Golden story of a family of ten fat rabbits that...

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Tawny Scrawny Lion
Written by Kathryn Jackson
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Hardcover

One of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time.
 
Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday—camels on Friday—and on Saturday, elephants!

So begins the classic story of a family of ten fat rabbits that teaches the hungry lion... Read More
 





The Poky Little Puppy: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
eBook

One of the original 12 Little Golden Books, The Poky Little Puppy has sold nearly 15 million copies since 1942, making it one of the most popular children’s books of all time. Now this curious little puppy is ready to win the hearts and minds of a new generation of kids... Read More
 





The Shy Little Kitten (Little Golden Book): Read & Listen Edition
Written by Cathleen Schurr
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
eBook

Read and listen along as a shy little kitten embarks on a journey filled with adventure! In the course of her wanderings, she meets an interesting and often amusing collection of fellow creatures. The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren.

This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

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The Shy Little Kitten
Written by Cathleen Schurr
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Hardcover

The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren, was originally published in 1946. This beloved best-selling Little Golden Book tells the tale of a shy little kitten who meets a mole, a frog, a puppy, and a squirrel in one adventure-filled day. Read More
 





The Shy Little Kitten Book and Vinyl Record
Written by Cathleen Schurr
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Package

Listen to The Shy Little Kitten—on your record player—as you read the storybook!

Back in the fabulous 1950s, The Shy Little Kitten Little Golden Book once came packaged with a shiny vinyl record. Now it's back—a neat book-and-record package--for a whole new generation of kids and parents who love their record players!... Read More
 





The Shy Little Kitten
Written by Cathleen Schurr
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
eBook

One beautiful day, a shy little kitten embarks on a journey filled with adventure! In the course of her wanderings, she meets an interesting and often amusing collection of fellow creatures. The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren. Read More
 





The Poky Little Puppy
Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
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The bestselling picture book of all time!

Five little puppies dug a hole under the fence and went for a walk in the wide, wide world. . . . 

The Poky Little Puppy was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, and went on to become the bestselling picture book...

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The Poky Little Puppy Book and Vinyl Record
Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Package

Listen to The Poky Little Puppy—on your record player—as you read the storybook!

Back when poodle skirts were all the rage, The Poky Little Puppy Little Golden Book once came packaged with a shiny vinyl record. Now it's back—a neat book-and-record package—for a whole new generation of kids and parents who love... Read More
 





The Poky Little Puppy
Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Hardcover

The bestselling picture book of all time!

Five little puppies dug a hole under the fence and went for a walk in the wide, wide world. . . .

The Poky Little Puppy was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, and went on to become the bestselling... Read More
 





The Poky Little Puppy
Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Board

A sturdy board book edition of everyone's favorite dog story, The Poky Little Puppy! Ideal for baby showers gifts and anytime babies are celebrated. 

Five little puppies dug a hole under the fence and went for a walk in the wide, wide world. . . . 

The Poky Little Puppy was one of the... Read More
 





Where is the Poky Little Puppy?
Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
eBook

Back in print after many years, here is the only Poky Little Puppy sequel created by Poky’s original creators!
 
From the Little Golden Book archive comes a sequel to The Poky Little Puppy, by the author and illustrator who created the original story—the bestselling picture book of all time! In... Read More
 





Where is the Poky Little Puppy?
Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Hardcover

Back in print after many years, here is the only Poky Little Puppy sequel created by Poky’s original creators!
 
From the Little Golden Book archive comes a sequel to The Poky Little Puppy, by the author and illustrator who created the original story—the bestselling picture book of all time! In... Read More
 





The Lion's Paw
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren
Hardcover

In this famous African folktale, a lion has a thorn in its paw. Who will take it out? Only the little mouse is brave enough! Children will learn a lesson about compassion as they look at breathtaking paintings of African animals by renowned illustrator Gustaf Tenggren. A Little Golden Book Classic!... 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
 

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