NEW Little Golden Book - JAWS: Big Shark, Little Boat! A Book of Opposites

Publisher: Golden Books

Publication Date: January 3, 2023

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0593570618

ISBN-13: 978-0593570616

Reading age: 2 - 5 years

Grade level: 1 - Kindergarten

Item Weight: 113 grams

Dimensions: 16 cm x 0.5 cm x 20 cm

JAWS is a classic 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley's 1974 novel of the same name. The film became a critical and commercial success, winning three Academy Awards and setting the standard for the summer blockbuster genre.

The Story: The story follows police chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper, and shark hunter Quint as they hunt a man-eating great white shark that is attacking beachgoers at a summer resort town. The suspenseful tale combines elements of horror with adventure and is known for its iconic music score by John Williams.

Cultural Impact: Since its release, JAWS has become an integral part of popular culture, influencing countless films and media. Its famous quotes like "You're gonna need a bigger boat" are instantly recognisable, and the film's impact has extended to merchandise, theme park attractions, and now, children's literature.

Family-Friendly Adaptation: This Little Golden Book reimagines the classic film in the adorable Funko POP! style, transforming the thriller into an educational book of opposites. It's a playful way to introduce young readers to concepts like big and small, up and down, and in and out.

Funko Pop! is a line of collectible vinyl figures created by Funko, known for their distinctive oversized heads and small bodies, large black eyes, and minimal facial features.

Collectible Phenomenon: Since their introduction in 2010, Funko Pop! figures have become one of the most popular collectible toy lines in the world, covering virtually every major pop culture franchise.

JAWS Collection: The JAWS Funko Pop! line includes characters from the classic film, complete with their iconic outfits and accessories from the movie.

Cross-Media Appeal: This Little Golden Book represents a unique crossover between the collectible figure world and children's literature, bringing the adorable Funko aesthetic to classic storytelling in an age-appropriate format.

Collector Value: The combination of Funko's popular aesthetic with the timeless appeal of Little Golden Books creates a unique collectible that appeals to both children and adult fans of the franchise.

Educational Content: Uses the iconic JAWS setting to teach opposite concepts like big/small, above/below, and in/out in an engaging way.

Funko POP! Artwork: Features the beloved stylised character design that transforms the classic movie characters into cute, collectible figures.

Family-Friendly Adaptation: Reimagines the thriller as an approachable, light-hearted learning tool for young readers.

Collectible Appeal: Perfect for both fans of the original film and collectors of movie memorabilia and Little Golden Books.

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

Crossover Appeal: Bridges generations by introducing classic cinema to children while giving nostalgic parents a way to share their favourite film in an age-appropriate manner.

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.

Film Adaptations: The line has also adapted popular films and television shows, including recent examples like JAWS, continuing the tradition of bringing beloved entertainment properties to young readers in age-appropriate formats.

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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Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

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