NEW Little Golden Book - Christmas in the Country

Publisher: GOLDEN BOOKS; Illustrated edition (17 November 2020)

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0593119959

ISBN-13: 978-0593119952

Reading age: 2 - 5 years

Item Weight: 112 grams

Dimensions: 16.79 x 0.51 x 20.32 cm

"Christmas in the Country" is a cherished classic that was originally published in 1950 and has been lovingly brought back into print for new generations to enjoy. The story follows siblings Betty and Bob as they experience the magic of a traditional Christmas celebration with their grandparents in a rural setting.

The narrative captures the simple joys and timeless traditions of a country Christmas, from selecting and chopping down the perfect Christmas tree in the snow-covered woods to decorating it with handmade ornaments and stringing cranberries. The children also engage in other festive activities like baking cookies, singing carols, and exchanging heartfelt gifts.

What makes this book particularly special is its illustrations by Retta Worcester, a former Walt Disney animator, whose warm, colorful artwork evokes the charm and nostalgia of mid-century Americana and perfectly captures the cozy, festive atmosphere of a Christmas celebration from a bygone era.

This Little Golden Book offers both children and adults a glimpse into traditional Christmas celebrations before the era of mass commercialization, emphasizing family togetherness, simple pleasures, and the genuine spirit of the holiday season.

Vintage Appeal: A beloved classic from 1950 restored for today's children to enjoy the timeless Christmas traditions.

Beautiful Illustrations: Colorful artwork by Walt Disney animator Retta Worcester that captures the warmth and nostalgia of a country Christmas.

Family Traditions: Showcases cherished holiday activities like choosing a Christmas tree, stringing cranberries, and singing carols.

Multigenerational: Perfect for sharing between grandparents, parents, and children to connect over holiday traditions.

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

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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