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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book : An Inspirational Gift Book by Diane Muldrow (2013, Picture Book)

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Book Title : Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book : an Inspirational Gift Book
Genre : Self-Help, Humor
Item Weight : 12.2 Oz
Format : Picture Book
Synopsis : Filled with humorous, practical tips for getting the most out of life, this Little Golden Book "guide to life" is the perfect keepsake gift to celebrate birthdays and other new beginnings and milestones for readers of any age who cherish the classic little books with the gold foil spines! This humorous guide offers advice for getting the most out of life, the Little Golden Book way! Drawn from beloved classics like The Poky Little Puppy , We Help Mommy , and many more classics, important lessons such as "Remember to stop and smell the strawberries," "Don't forget to enjoy your wedding," and "Be a hugger" are paired with iconic images by Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkin, Mary Blair, Garth Williams, and more., Filled with humorous, practical tips for getting the most out of life, this Little Golden Book "guide to life" is theperfect keepsake gift to celebrate birthdays and other new beginnings and milestones for readers of any age who cherish the classic little books with the gold foil spines! This humorous guide offers advice for getting the most out of life, the Little Golden Book way! Drawn from beloved classics like The Poky Little Puppy , We Help Mommy , and many more classics, important lessons such as "Remember to stop and smell the strawberries," "Don't forget to enjoy your wedding," and "Be a hugger" are paired with iconic images by Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkin, Mary Blair, Garth Williams, and more., Sure to bring memories and a smile, this Little Golden Book "guide to life" is the perfect graduation gift for anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines A humorous "guide to life" 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 hadn't been covered in the more than 70-year-old line of children's books--from 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 wondered--a "Little Golden guide to life"? Yes, we could Muldrow's humorous yet practical tips for getting the most out of life ("Don't forget to enjoy your wedding " "Be a hugger." "Sweatpants are bad for morale."), drawn from more than 60 stories, are paired with delightful images from these best-loved children's books of all time--among them The Poky Little Puppy, Pantaloon, Mister Dog, Nurse Nancy, We Help Mommy, Five Pennies to Spend, and The Little Red Hen. The Golden greats of children's 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 children's literature--or anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines
Language : English
Dewey Decimal : 158.1
Publication Year : 2013
Topic : Personal Growth / Happiness, General, Form / Parodies, Motivational & Inspirational
Item Height : 0.4 in
ISBN-13 : 9780307977618
ISBN-10 : 0307977617
LCCN : 2012-949414
Number of Pages : 96 Pages
Author : Diane Muldrow
Illustrator : Yes
Intended Audience : Trade
Dewey Edition : 23
Publisher : Random House Children's Books
Reviews : Publishers Weekly , July 15, 2013: "Readers who grew up with Little Golden Books...will enjoy this optimistic and cheering trip down memory lane." Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2013: "Chicken soup for fans of Golden Books.", Publishers Weekly , July 15, 2013: "Readers who grew up with Little Golden Books...will enjoy this optimistic and cheering trip down memory lane." Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2013: "Chicken soup for fans of Golden Books." School Library Journal , October 2013: "A fun and entertaining walk down memory lane... This title will be great for sharing one-on-one with children.", Publishers Weekly , July 15, 2013: "Readers who grew up with Little Golden Books...will enjoy this optimistic and cheering trip down memory lane."
gtin13 : 9780307977618
Item Length : 8.1 in
LC Classification Number : PN6231.C6142
Item Width : 6.9 in
brand : Random House Children's Books

This picture book titled “Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book” by Diane Muldrow is a humorous and inspirational graduation gift. With 96 pages and various illustrators, it covers topics on personal growth, happiness, motivation, and parodies. The book is published by Random House Children’s Books in 2013 and is the 10th edition. The book is written in English and has a length of 8.1 inches, a width of 6.9 inches, and a height of 8 inches. It is not personalized and is not vintage. Additionally, it is not signed and does not contain an Ex Libris or inscription. This book falls under the self-help and humor genre and has a weight of 12.2 ounces.

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