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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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JANE WERNER WATSON (1915–2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles include The Fuzzy Duckling (illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen), Animal Friends (illustrated by Garth Williams), and My Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature (all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin)


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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
 





The Christmas Story
Written by Jane Werner Watson
eBook

Share the true meaning of Christmas with your children this holiday season. 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... Read More
 





The Christmas Story
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin
Hardcover

Share the true meaning of Christmas with your children this holiday season. 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... Read More
 





The Fuzzy Duckling
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Alice Provensen and Martin Provensen
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In this Little Golden baby book, learn counting and explore a farm with the Fuzzy Duckling! 

Early one morning, a small fuzzy duckling goes for a walk around the farm. Who will he meet along the way? Two frisky colts, three baby calves. . . . Little readers everywhere will love following...

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The Fuzzy Duckling: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Martin Provensen and Alice Provensen
eBook

Alice and Martin Provensen’s illustrations are so delightful that children will want to join the fuzzy duckling on his stroll through the countryside, meeting animals along the way. This adorable counting story by Jane Werner Watson is as fresh today as it was in 1949.

This Read & Listen edition contains audio... Read More
 





The Fuzzy Duckling
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Martin Provensen and Alice Provensen
Hardcover

In one of the most beloved Little Golden Books of all time, Fuzzy Duckling learns to count and explores a busy farm! A perfect gift for your Easter baskets. 

Early one morning, a small fuzzy duckling goes for a walk around the farm. Who will he meet along the way?... Read More
 





The Fuzzy Duckling
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Martin Provensen and Alice Provensen
eBook

Alice and Martin Provensen’s illustrations are so delightful that children will want to join the fuzzy duckling on his stroll through the countryside, meeting animals along the way. This adorable counting story by Jane Werner Watson is as fresh today as it was in 1949. Read More
 





La Historia de la Navidad (The Story of Christmas Spanish Edition)
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin
Hardcover

¡Por primera vez una edición en español de The Christmas Story, uno de los clásicos de
Golden Books!
 
La traducción al español de The Christmas Story —la venerada historia de la Natividad, ilustrada por Eloise Wilkin—brinda la oportunidad a más de 37 millones de hispanohablantes que residen en... Read More
 





La Historia de la Navidad
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin
eBook

¡Por primera vez una edición en español de The Christmas Story, uno de los clásicos de
Golden Books!
 
La traducción al español de The Christmas Story —la venerada historia de la Natividad, ilustrada por Eloise Wilkin—brinda la oportunidad a más de 37 millones de hispanohablantes que residen en... Read More
 





My Little Book About God
Written by Jane Werner Watson
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin
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