NEW Little Golden Book - Bluey Baby Race

Publisher: Golden Books

Publication Date: 10 October 2023

Edition: 1st

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0593811127

ISBN-13: 978-0593811122

Reading Age: 2–5 years

Item Weight: 90 grams

Dimensions: 16 cm x 0.5 cm x 20 cm

The Show: Bluey is an Australian animated television series created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio for ABC Kids. The show premiered in Australia on 1 October 2018 and has since become a worldwide phenomenon, airing on Disney+ and Disney Junior internationally.

The Characters: Bluey is an energetic six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives in Brisbane with her family: her dad Bandit, her mum Chilli, and her younger sister Bingo. Together they navigate childhood through imaginative play, turning everyday moments into extraordinary adventures.

Baby Race Episode: "Baby Race" is one of the most beloved episodes of the series. In it, Chilli tells Bluey the story of when she was a baby and how she was the last of her friends to start walking. It's a heartwarming tale about how every child develops at their own pace, and how comparing milestones can cause unnecessary worry for parents.

Global Impact: Bluey has been praised by both parents and critics for its realistic portrayal of family life, its clever humour that appeals to both children and adults, and its gentle handling of emotional themes. The show has won multiple awards including a Logie and International Emmy Kids Award.

Australian Roots: Set in Brisbane, Queensland, Bluey proudly showcases Australian culture, landscapes, and family life, making it a source of national pride and introducing Australian culture to audiences around the world.

• Beautiful Illustrations: Colourful artwork featuring Bluey, Bingo, Chilli, Bandit and friends in the instantly recognisable Bluey animation style.

• Heartwarming Story: Based on the beloved "Baby Race" episode, this book shares the reassuring message that every child grows up in their own time and in their own way.

• Educational Value: Introduces young readers to themes of patience, individuality, and the understanding that milestones happen differently for everyone.

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

• Perfect Gift: Ideal for Bluey fans, new parents, and anyone who loves a story about celebrating each child's unique journey.

Revolutionary Beginning: 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.

Influential Illustrators: 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.

Diverse Content: 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.

Popular Characters: 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.

Biography Series: The line has also published occasional biographies; recent examples include Betty White, Dolly Parton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michael J. Fox, Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, and King Charles III, bringing inspiring life stories to young readers.

Original Partnership: 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.

Consistent Quality: 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 recognisable 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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