A humorous 'guide to life' for grown-ups. Despite their whimsical appearance, there is hardly a real-life situation that hasn'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.

Beloved illustrator J.P. Miller's graphic, colorful farm animals seem to jump right off the page, but they aren't jumping to help the Little Red Hen plant her wheat! Young children can learn a valuable lesson about teamwork from this funny, favorite folktale.

It s naptime in the animal kingdom, and everyone from puppies to giraffes is curling up to get some rest. Whether it s snoozing under the sea or nesting high in the trees, little ones will enjoy learning about the various ways their favorite animals get their sleep. From the "New York Times" bestselling author Diane Muldrow (Everything I Need to Know series) and beloved illustrator David Walker ("Bears on Chairs")."

The Poky Little Puppy, the Gingerbread Man, and many other classic Golden Books characters help illustrate this wise and witty guide to the holidays Delightfully retro yet utterly of the moment, this companion to the bestselling EVERYTHING NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK will delight fans of those gold foil-spined treasures. Featuring iconic art from Golden Books luminaries including Eloise Wilkin, Richard Scarry, J.P. Miller, Garth Williams, and more -- this collection is a must for maintaining ever-important holiday cheer

Sweet, simple rhymes and glowing illustrations in soft pastels show the touching ways that animals - from elephants to giraffes to chickens - bond with their families and say 'I love you'.

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