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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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Byron Jackson (1899–1949), along with his wife Kathryn Jackson, wrote hundreds of classic and well-known stories, poems, and books for Golden Books, including The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Tawny Scrawny Lion, and A Day at the Seashore.


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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
 





A Day at the Seashore
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
eBook

A classic Little Golden Book—with a summertime theme!

Nancy and Timmy hop out of their beds one summer morning and help pack their swimsuits and lunch. And then it's off to the seashore! In a charming rhyme, this Little Golden Book from 1951 (then titled A Day at the Beach) describes what... Read More
 





A Day at the Seashore
Written by Kathryn Jackson, Byron Jackson and Corinne Malvern
Hardcover

A classic Little Golden Book—with a summertime theme!

Nancy and Timmy hop out of their beds one summer morning and help pack their swimsuits and lunch. And then it's off to the seashore! In a charming rhyme, this Little Golden Book from 1951 (then titled A Day at the Beach) describes what... Read More
 





Duck and His Friends
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

This 1949 Little Golden Book is reissued with pride to celebrate Richard Scarry's 100th birthday in 2019!

This irresistible story about a duck who's afraid to swim—and his loyal friends who will do anything to help him get over his fear—is back in print in the Little Golden Book line! Originally published... Read More
 





Duck and His Friends
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

This 1949 Little Golden Book is reissued with pride to celebrate Richard Scarry's 100th birthday in 2019!

This irresistible story about a duck who's afraid to swim—and his loyal friends who will do anything to help him get over his fear—is back in print in the Little Golden Book line! Originally published... Read More
 





Katie the Kitten
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Alice Provensen and Martin Provensen
eBook

Back in print after more than 60 years, a heartwarming tale for today's kitten-loving kidsfrom the author of the iconic Little Golden Books Tawny Scrawny Lion and The Saggy Baggy Elephant!

First published in 1949and now finally back in printthis charming story about a kitten beginning to make her way around the... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Party Pig
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

This 1954 Little Golden Book is back in print for Richard Scarry's 100th birthday in 2019!

This sweet story about a kindly little pig who gives away all the food that has been set aside for his birthday party—and about his friends who make it up to him with the best party... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Party Pig
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

This 1954 Little Golden Book is back in print for Richard Scarry's 100th birthday in 2019!

This sweet story about a kindly little pig who gives away all the food that has been set aside for his birthday party—and about his friends who make it up to him with the best party... 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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The Saggy Baggy Elephant
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
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 with a joyful “one-two-three-kick.” For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's Best Little Golden Books Ever!
Written by Patsy Scarry, Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

Nine of Richard Scarry’s best Little Golden Books come together in a colorful, deluxe volume, ready for gift-giving!
 
This unique collection of Richard Scarry’s Little Golden Books brims with colorful cars, droll animals, and a sly fox or two. From fables (“The Country Mouse and the City Mouse”) to folktales... Read More
 

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