By Diane Muldrow
Hardcover 96 pages
Sure to bring memories and a smile, this Little Golden Book āguide to lifeā is the perfect graduation gift for anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines!Ā
A humorous āguide to lifeā for grown-ups! One day, Diane Muldrow, a longtime editor of the iconic Little Golden Books, realized that, despite their whimsical appearance, there was hardly a real-life situation that hadnāt been covered in the more than 70-year-old line of childrenās booksāfrom managing money, to the importance of exercise, to finding contentment in the simplest things. In this age of debt, depression, and diabetes, could we adults use a refresher course in the gentle lessons from these adorable books, she wonderedāa āLittle Golden guide to lifeā? Yes, we could! Muldrowās humorous yet practical tips for getting the most out of life (āDonāt forget to enjoy your wedding!ā āBe a hugger.ā āSweatpants are bad for morale.ā), drawn from more than 60 stories, are paired with delightful images from these best-loved childrenās books of all timeāamong themĀ The Poky Little Puppy, Pantaloon, Mister Dog, Nurse Nancy, We Help Mommy, Five Pennies to Spend,Ā andĀ The Little Red Hen.Ā The Golden greats of childrenās illustration are represented here as well: Richard Scarry, Garth Williams, Eloise Wilkin, J. P. Miller, and Mary Blair, among many others. Sure to bring memories and a smile, this book is a perfect gift for baby boomers, recent grads, lovers of childrenās literatureāor anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines!










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