NEW Little Golden Book - Stranger Things: We Can Count on Eleven (Funko Pop!)

Publisher: Golden Books

Publication Date: July 5, 2022

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0593567218

ISBN-13: 978-0593567210

Reading age: 2 - 5 years

Item Weight: 90 grams

Dimensions: 20 cm x 16 cm x 0.5 cm

Netflix Series: Stranger Things is a critically acclaimed science fiction horror series that premiered on Netflix in 2016, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon set in 1980s Indiana.

The Characters: The show features memorable characters including Eleven, a girl with psychokinetic abilities, and her friends Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will, who encounter supernatural forces and government conspiracies in the fictional town of Hawkins.

1980s Setting: The series perfectly captures the nostalgia of 1980s small-town America, complete with arcade games, walkie-talkies, and classic horror movie references that resonate with both adults and children.

Supernatural Elements: The series blends supernatural horror with heartwarming friendship stories, featuring parallel dimensions, mysterious creatures like Demogorgons, and government experiments.

Cultural Impact: The series has become a global phenomenon, inspiring countless merchandise, games, and collectibles that capture the show's unique blend of horror and nostalgia.

Educational Value: This counting book introduces young readers to basic numeracy skills while featuring beloved characters in a fun, non-scary context perfect for early childhood learning.

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 that make complex characters instantly recognisable and child-friendly.

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 from movies to TV shows.

Stranger Things Collection: The Stranger Things Funko Pop! line includes all the major characters from the series, including Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will, and various creatures from the Upside Down, all rendered in the signature Funko style.

Cross-Media Appeal: This Little Golden Book represents a unique crossover between the collectible figure world and children's literature, making counting fun with recognisable Funko-style character designs that appeal to both children and adult collectors.

Child-Friendly Design: The Funko Pop! aesthetic transforms potentially scary characters into cute, approachable figures that are perfect for introducing young children to beloved characters in a safe, educational context.

Early Numeracy Skills: This counting book helps children develop fundamental number recognition and counting skills from 1 to 11, using engaging characters and scenarios that make learning memorable and fun.

Character Recognition: Children learn to identify different characters and their unique traits, developing visual discrimination skills and memory retention through repeated exposure to beloved Stranger Things characters.

Storytelling Elements: Each page combines counting with mini-narratives featuring waffles, walkie-talkies, and other iconic elements from the series, encouraging children to create their own stories and develop imagination.

Pop Culture Literacy: Introduces children to popular culture references in an age-appropriate way, helping them connect with broader cultural conversations while building reading confidence.

Visual Learning: The distinctive Funko Pop! art style provides clear, high-contrast images that are easy for young children to see and understand, supporting visual learners and early readers.

The Beginning (1942): 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 Artists: 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.

Content Variety: 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.

Modern Adaptations: The line has expanded to include contemporary franchises like Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons, bringing classic storytelling formats to new generations and fandoms while maintaining the educational value that made Little Golden Books a trusted brand.

Publishing Evolution: 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.

Enduring Success: 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.

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.

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