FRIENDS: F is for Friends An Alphabet Little Golden Book

Publisher: Golden Books (May 7, 2024)

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0593808991

ISBN-13: 978-0593808993

Reading age: 2 - 5 years

Dimensions: 16.66 × 0.56 × 20.32 cm

Friends is one of the most beloved and iconic sitcoms in television history. The series aired for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004 on NBC, following the lives of six friends in their 20s and 30s living in Manhattan, New York City.

The show starred Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller. Much of the series takes place in their apartments and at their local coffee shop, Central Perk.

Known for its witty dialogue, relatable characters, and heartwarming moments, Friends has remained incredibly popular in syndication and streaming platforms long after its original run ended. The series has influenced everything from hairstyles (like "The Rachel") to catchphrases ("How you doin'?", "We were on a break!") and has become a cultural phenomenon worldwide.

In 2021, the cast reunited for a special titled "Friends: The Reunion" on HBO Max, celebrating the show's enduring legacy and impact on popular culture. The series continues to find new audiences through streaming services, introducing younger generations to the timeless story of friendship, love, and the journey through adulthood.

The Funko Pop! style of the characters gives a fresh, adorable take on these beloved characters, making this Little Golden Book appealing to both children learning their ABCs and adult fans of the series.

Funko Pop! Style: Adorable Funko Pop! versions of Rachel, Ross, Monica, Joey, Chandler, and Phoebe with their distinctive large heads and cute features.

Alphabet Learning: Each letter of the alphabet corresponds to something from the Friends universe (A is for Apartment, etc.).

Nostalgic Appeal: Combines the beloved Friends characters with the classic Little Golden Book format for cross-generational appeal.

Classic Format: The iconic Little Golden Book design with its distinctive gold spine and high-quality hardcover binding.

Perfect Gift: Ideal for Friends fans of all ages, from young children learning their ABCs to adult collectors and fans of the show.

When Little Golden Books were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands.

Several of its illustrators later became influential within the children's book industry, including Corinne Malvern, Tibor Gergely, Gustaf Tenggren, Feodor Rojankovsky, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkin, and Garth Williams.

Many books in the Little Golden Books series deal with nature, science, Bible stories, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales. Christmas titles are published every year.

Some Little Golden Books and related products have featured popular characters from other media, such as Disney, Looney Tunes, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Sonic the Hedgehog, Barbie, Power Rangers, Thomas the Tank Engine, and others.

Film and television and movie have been particularly popular. Over the years Hopalong Cassidy, Cheyenne, Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Captain Kangaroo, Mister Rogers, and Donny and Marie Osmond have appeared in Little Golden Books. The line has also published occasional biographies; recent examples include Betty White, Dolly Parton and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The series started with publishing firm Simon & Schuster; Western Printing and Lithographing Company in Racine, Wisconsin was Simon & Schuster's partner in the Little Golden Books venture, with Western handling print operations. Ownership and control of the series have changed several times since; today, Penguin Random House is its current publisher.

Despite the changes of detail that occurred over the years, the Little Golden Books maintains a distinctive appearance. A copy of The Poky Little Puppy bought today is essentially the same as one printed in 1942. Both are readily recognizable as Little Golden Books. At the time of the series' golden anniversary in 1992, Golden Books claimed that a billion and a half Little Golden Books had been sold.

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