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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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TIBOR GERGELY (1900-1978) brought to life two of the most popular Little Golden Book characters, beloved by generations: Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he received his formal art schooling in Vienna at age 20. Gergely designed stage sets and marionettes and worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for central European newspapers. In 1939, Gergely immigrated to the United States, settling in New York. His long association with Golden Books began in 1942—the year of its launch—and continued as long as he lived. In 1955, Gergely received a Caldecott Honor for Wheel on the Chimney, written by Margaret Wise Brown, author... Read More


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Seven Little Postmen
Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Edith Thatcher Hurd
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

This lively poem by Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, and Edith Thacher Hurd tells the tale of one little boy’s letter. What happens after he drops it into the mailbox? How does it get to his grandma’s house? Children will enjoy this classic Little Golden Book about the seven... Read More
 





Scuffy the Tugboat
Written by Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book. Read More
 





Scuffy the Tugboat: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world in this delightful Read & Listen edition. But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden...

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Scuffy the Tugboat
Written by Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

One of the most beloved children's stories everthe classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat. 

Meant for "bigger things," Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river... Read More
 





Tootle
Written by Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

In this classic Little Golden Book from 1945, Tootle is a young locomotive who loves to chase butterflies through the meadow. But he must learn to stay on the tracks no matter what—if he ever hopes to achieve his dream of being a Flyer between New York and Chicago! Read More
 





Tootle
Written by Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

In this classic Little Golden Book from 1945, Tootle is a young locomotive who loves to chase butterflies through the meadow. But he must learn to stay on the tracks no matter what—if he ever hopes to achieve his dream of being a Flyer between New York and Chicago! Read More
 





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
 





The Good Humor Man
Written by Kathleen N. Daly
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

Ting-a-ling-a-ling! Here comes the Good Humor Man! He has walnut whizzes, and dairy dizzies, chocolate chips, and strawberry splits. And he even finds a lost puppy along his route! Read More
 





The Merry Shipwreck
Written by Georges Duplaix
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

On peaceful days on his barge in New York Harbor, Captain Barnacle loves to spin salty yarns about his life on the Seven Seas and the shipwrecks he's been in. But his animal friends are sure there's no such thing as a shipwreck . . . until one fateful night when... Read More
 





The Merry Shipwreck
Written by Georges Duplaix
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

On peaceful days on his barge in New York Harbor, Captain Barnacle loves to spin salty yarns about his life on the Seven Seas and the shipwrecks he's been in. But his animal friends are sure there's no such thing as a shipwreck . . . until one fateful night when... Read More
 





Daddies
Written by Janet Frank
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

This Little Golden Book all about Daddies' day at work is the perfect story to share with Dad's everywhere!

In a charming rhyme, this 1953 Little Golden Books asks, "What do daddies do all day? Daddies work while children play." It shows daddies working in all kinds of careers, from farming to...

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Daddies: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Janet Frank
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

In a charming rhyme, this Read & Listen edition of the 1953 Little Golden Books asks, "What do daddies do all day? Daddies work while children play." It shows daddies working in all kinds of careers, from farming to teaching to even singing in the opera! And it assures children that...

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Daddies
Written by Janet Frank
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

This Little Golden Book all about Daddies' day at work is the perfect story to share with Dad's everywhere!

In a charming rhyme, this 1953 Little Golden Books asks, "What do daddies do all day? Daddies work while children play." It shows daddies working in all kinds of careers, from farming to...

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Animal Orchestra (Little Golden Book): Read & Listen Edition
Written by Ilo Orleans
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

In this Read & Listen edition of the classic Little Golden Book from 1958, an animal orchestra and its hippo conductor put on a performance for a happy crowd of their animal friends. Children will have front-row seats as they imagine the rousing experience of hearing an orchestra!

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Animal Orchestra
Written by Ilo Orleans
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

A classic and beloved Little Golden Book, from the illustrator of Tootle, The Little Red Caboose, and Scuffy the Tugboat.

This rhyming story about an animal orchestra and its hippo conductor is perfect for reading aloud. Children will have front-row seats as they imagine the rousing experience of a night at the orchestra! Read More
 





The Fire Engine Book
Written by Tibor Gergely
eBook

Children will feel as though they are riding the big red fire engines and hearing the "clang, clang" of the bell! Large-scale, active pictures will transport young readers to the scene where they'll see brave firemen connect hoses and save the day. A Little Golden Book Classic! Read More
 





The Fire Engine Book
Written by Tibor Gergely
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

Children will feel as though they are riding the big red fire engines and hearing the "clang, clang" of the bell! Large-scale, active pictures will transport young readers to the scene where they'll see brave firemen connect hoses and save the day. Read More
 





The Fire Engine Book
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Board

A bestselling Golden Book about fire engines and fire fighters is now available as a sturdy board book. This exciting, classic story, originally published in 1950, has captivated generations of children with its you-are-there feel. Our new sturdy board book edition will withstand repeated readings and car trips! Read More
 





Animal Gym
Written by Beth Greiner Hoffman
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

A beloved Little Golden Book Classic—with a funny, timeless school theme!

This rollicking story explores just what would happen at school if elephants walked the balance beam, monkeys climbed all over the monkey bars, and tigers went up the rope! Some of the funniest scenes show the animals hitting the showers... Read More
 





Animal Gym
Written by Beth Greiner Hoffman
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

A beloved Little Golden Book Classic—with a funny, timeless school theme!

This rollicking story explores just what would happen at school if elephants walked the balance beam, monkeys climbed all over the monkey bars, and tigers went up the rope! Some of the funniest scenes show the animals hitting the showers... Read More
 





Little Golden Book Farm Favorites
Written by Phyllis McGinley, Annie North Bedford and Nancy Fielding Hulick
Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky and Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

This extra special hardcover collection of three Little Golden Book farm stories  (A Day on the Farm, A Name for Kitty, and The Jolly Barnyard) makes the perfect gift!

A Day on the Farm: Join Panda, Fox and Donkey as they go on a learning journey to the farm! 3 Go Farming... Read More
 





The Happy Man and His Dump Truck
Written by Miryam
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

Fans of trucks and farm animals will love this classic Little Golden Book, from the same illustrator as Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle.

A happy man thrills a group of farm animals when he takes them for a joy ride in his dump truck. This book is a true classic, originally... Read More
 





The Happy Man and His Dump Truck
Written by Miryam
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

Fans of trucks and farm animals will love this classic Little Golden Book, from the same illustrator as Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle.

A happy man thrills a group of farm animals when he takes them for a joy ride in his dump truck. This book is a true classic, originally... Read More
 





The Happy Man and His Dump Truck: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Miryam
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
eBook

A happy man thrills a group of farm animals when he takes them for a joy ride in his dump truck. This book is a true classic illustrated by the inimitable Tibor Gergely.

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The Jolly Barnyard
Written by Annie North Bedford
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Hardcover

In this classic Little Golden Book from the illustrator of Tootle, The Little Red Caboose, and Scuffy the Tugboat, it’s Farmer Brown’s birthday, and the animals are deciding what they’ll do for him on his special day.

“Cluck! I will give him eggs,” said the hen. Said the rooster, “I’ll wake... Read More
 

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