NEW Little Golden Book - Santa's Toy Shop

Publisher: Random House Disney; Illustrated edition (8 September 2015)

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0736434011

ISBN-13: 978-0736434010

Reading age: 2 - 5 years

Item Weight: 112 grams

Dimensions: 16.66 x 0.56 x 20.32 cm

"Santa's Toy Shop" is a beloved Christmas classic that has enchanted generations of children since it was first published in 1950. The book was inspired by a 1932 Walt Disney Silly Symphony animated short of the same name, capturing the magic and wonder of the Disney approach to holiday storytelling.

The story follows Santa Claus as he faces a delightful dilemma: he's surrounded by amazing toys that he and his elves have created for children around the world, but he's so busy preparing for Christmas Eve that he never gets a chance to play with them himself. The narrative takes a heartwarming turn when Mrs. Claus offers a clever solution that allows Santa to fulfill his duties while also enjoying the toys he loves to make.

What makes this book particularly special is its artistic heritage. The illustrations were created by Al Dempster, a respected Disney animator who worked on classics like "Fantasia," "Bambi," and "Peter Pan." Along with other Walt Disney Studio artists, Dempster brought a distinctive Disney aesthetic to this Little Golden Book, with vibrant colors and charming character designs that capture the magic of Christmas.

After being out of print for over 20 years, this reissued edition brings back a treasured holiday story for a new generation of young readers while also appealing to collectors who appreciate the rich history of Disney and Little Golden Books.

Disney Magic: Illustrated by Disney animator Al Dempster with the classic Disney art style that has enchanted generations.

Vintage Appeal: A beloved holiday story originally published in 1950, reissued after being out of print for over 20 years.

Heartwarming Story: Features Santa Claus learning to balance his work with enjoyment in a tale that combines fun and the Christmas spirit.

Collector's Item: A must-have for both Disney enthusiasts and Little Golden Book collectors.

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.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

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

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Collector items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

No reviews to display as yet