NEW- The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas Little Golden Book

• Holiday Theme: A heartwarming Christmas story featuring the classic character that children already know and love

• Beautiful Illustrations: Colourful, festive artwork that captures the magic of the holiday season

• Meaningful Message: A gentle lesson about the true spirit of Christmas through helping others

• Perfect Gift: Ideal as a stocking stuffer or holiday present for young children

• Iconic Character: Features the bestselling children's book character of all time in a new Christmas adventure

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

Title: The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas

Series: Little Golden Books

ASIN: 030796034X

Publisher: Golden Books; Illustrated edition (September 10, 2002)

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 9780307960344

ISBN-13: 978-0307960344

Reading Age: 1–4 years

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Recommended Ages: 2+ years

Item Weight: 112 grams

Dimensions: 20 cm x 0.5 cm x 16 cm

Format: Hardcover

Beloved Classic: The Poky Little Puppy is one of the most iconic characters in children's literature and the star of the bestselling children's book of all time.

Created in 1942: Created in 1942 as one of the original twelve Little Golden Books, The Poky Little Puppy has delighted generations with its timeless story of curiosity and adventure.

Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey: Written by Janette Sebring Lowrey and illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren, the story follows a curious little puppy who is always lagging behind his siblings.

Bestselling Book: The original book has sold nearly 15 million copies worldwide, making it the bestselling hardcover children's book of all time.

Endearing Personality: With his endearing personality and timeless appeal, the Poky Little Puppy continues to capture the hearts of children and adults alike, remaining one of the most beloved characters in the Little Golden Books universe.

Early Reading Skills: Helps develop early reading skills with simple, engaging text perfect for young readers.

Values and Lessons: Teaches important values about kindness, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Character Recognition: Introduces children to a beloved classic character that has been enjoyed by generations.

Seasonal Learning: Provides a gentle introduction to Christmas traditions and celebrations.

Vocabulary Building: Expands young children's vocabulary through age-appropriate language and storytelling.

Emotional Development: Helps children understand concepts of helping others and compassion through the puppy's adventures.

Revolutionary Publishing: 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.

Biography Series: The line has also published occasional biographies; recent examples include Betty White, Dolly Parton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Serena Williams.

Publishing History: 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 Legacy: Despite the changes of detail that occurred over the years, the Little Golden Books maintains a distinctive appearance. 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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