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

Publisher: Golden Books (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 x 0.5 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 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, particularly the simple yet ominous two-note motif that signals the shark's approach.

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 recognizable, and the film's impact has extended to merchandise, theme park attractions, and now, children's literature in a family-friendly format.

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, while giving parents and fans of the original film a nostalgic collectible that honors the legacy of this groundbreaking movie.

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 stylized character design that transforms the classic movie characters into cute, collectible figures.

Family-Friendly Adaptation: Reimagines the thriller as an approachable, lighthearted 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 favorite film in an age-appropriate manner.

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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