Little Golden Books | Spokane County Library District

1) Jaws: big shark, little boat! : a book of opposites

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"Big Shark, Little Boat: A Book of Opposites is a fun way to find out what's above the water and what's under the water. Illustrated in the quirky and loveable Funko POP! art style, kids ages 2 to 5, their parents, and fans of the classic film will love this light-hearted reimagining as a collectable Little Golden Book!"--

2) Iris Apfel

Author

Blumenthal, Deborah

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"This Little Golden Book about Iris Apfel--businessperson, interior designer, and fashion icon who has captivated the world with her colorful and unique style--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children."--Amazon website.

3) Firehouse rainbow: a story about colors and heroes

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Murray, Diana

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A story about colors and heroes.

4) Dungeons & dragons, the cartoon: the adventure begins!

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Shealy, Dennis R

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Enter the magical realm of Dungeons & Dragons! This story is based on the classic 1980s television show, telling of how six friends are transported from an amusement park ride to a land of dragons and magic. Young fantasy readers, as well as adults who grew up watching the show, will enjoy this Little Golden Book.

5) The Cuphead show!: sweet temptation

Author

Man-Kong, Mary

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Two brothers, Cuphead and Mugman, enter a magical world made of candy -- where they can eat all they want...except from the candy castle. Can they learn to exercise self-control or end up in a sticky situation?

6) Bob Ross

Author

Correa, Maria

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This Little Golden Book biography is about Bob Ross, the beloved painter with a big head of hair and an even bigger heart! Bob Ross was the soft-spoken painter of happy little trees and the star of the most popular televised art show ever, "The Joy of Painting." A perfect read-aloud for preschoolers and kindergarteners that will be just as enjoyable for parents and grandparents who recall watching Bob Ross.

7) Beyoncé

Author

Lavette, Lavaille

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Created in partnership with Ebony Jr., this captivating Little Golden Book biography celebrates Beyoncé's rise from a shy little girl to a world-famous superstar. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling...

8) Back to the future

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Kaplan, Arie

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Marty McFly finds himself in the year 1955 after getting into a strange car--which was really a time machine built by Marty's friend Doc Brown! How is he going to return home to the year 1985? This Little Golden Book is illustrated in the quirky and lovable Funko POP! art style.

9) Julie Andrews

Author

Webster, Christy

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"This Little Golden Book about Dame Julie Andrews--Broadway icon, film star, and author--is a great read-aloud for young children as well as their parents and grandparents. Her iconic roles in My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, and The Sound of Music make her a household name for all ages!"--

10) Mystery in the rain forest

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Martínez, Susana Illera

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"The Madrigal family loves the Encanto they call home! But one day, all the fruits, veggies, and flowers in the town stop growing. It's up to Antonio, the youngest Madrigal, to use his magical power to communicate with animals to discover what is wrong and bring the plants back to bloom! Kids ages 2 to 5 who loved Disney Encanto will want to read this Little Golden Book featuring a story of friendship and courage again and again!"--Provided by publisher....

11) My sparkly new boots

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Goebel, Jenny

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Picking a new pair of shoes is an exciting decision-will you be splashing through puddles or wading through snow? Plodding and trotting or clomping and stomping? Whatever the adventure, this Little Golden Book will spark your child's imagination!

12) My little golden book about Greek gods and goddesses

Author

Sazaklis, John

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"Young children love hearing about the larger-than-life characters and amazing tales of Greek mythology. My Little Golden Book About Greek Gods and Goddesses is full of exciting, colorful illustrations and descriptions of Athena, Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Hermes, and many more."--

13) Little man of Disneyland: a change of luck

Author

Balian, Nick

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"The Little Man of Disneyland is back! In this sequel to the 1955 classic Little Golden Book, Patrick Begorra, a leprechaun who lives in Disneyland, is out for a walk when his lucky-clover-clad hat blows away in the wind! Swept into a rollicking adventure throughout Magic Kingdom, Patrick joins forces with Mickey Mouse and the gang on a quest to restore his luck and discover what it really means to be lucky. This heartwarming tale about luck, friendship,...

14) She-Hulk

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DeBois, Jeneanne

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The mighty the green-skinned She-Hulk takes on super villains with brains and brawn while her alter-ego lawyer Jennifer Walters defends Super Heroes in courts of law.

15) Saddle the sun

Author

Holland, Trish

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"Little adventurers will be swept up in this rootin'-tootin' ride like no other! What starts as a normal day on the ranch soon turns into so much more as this imaginative tale twists and turns before settling down to lull little ones off to sleep. This fun bedtime story is sure to lead to sweet dreams!"--Amazon.

16) Simone Biles

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Brown-Wood, JaNay

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"This Little Golden Book about Simone Biles--the superstar Olympic athlete whose performance in the gymnastics arena has cemented her GOAT status--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children"--

17) Taylor Swift

Author

Loggia, Wendy

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"Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!"--Amazon.

18) Willie Nelson

Author

Smith, Geof

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Willie Nelson, singer-songwriter of such hits as "On the Road Again" and "You Were Always on My Mind," is the subject of this Little Golden Book biography. Children -- as well as adult fans -- will be inspired by Willie's activism and work with Farm Aid and how he always stayed true to himself by dressing how he liked and creating the music he wanted to share! --

19) E.T: the extra-terrestrial

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Kaplan, Arie

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"Follow the adventures of E.T. and his friend Elliot in this delightful retelling of the classic movie that celebrates E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial's 40th Anniversary! Illustrated in the quirky and loveable Funko POP! art style, kids 2 to 5--and their parents--will love this love this light-hearted reimagining of one of the greatest, most cherished films of all time as a collectable Little Golden Book!"--

20) Harriet Tubman

Author

Brown-Wood, JaNay

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"Inspire and educate your little one with a Little Golden Book biography about Harriet Tubman! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. This Little Golden Book about Harriet Tubman--a true hero who helped to free enslaved Black people as a conductor on the Underground Railroad--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children."--