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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book | Diane Muldrow
21 posts | 24 read | 13 to read
A humorous "guide to life" for grown-ups! One day, Diane Muldrow, a longtime editor of the iconic Little Golden Books, realized that, despite their whimsical appearance, there was hardly a real-life situation that hadn't been covered in the more than 70-year-old line of children's books from managing money, to the importance of exercise, to finding contentment in the simplest things. In this age of debt, depression, and diabetes, could we adults use a refresher course in the gentle lessons from these adorable books, she wondered a "Little Golden guide to life"? Yes, we could! Muldrow's humorous yet practical tips for getting the most out of life ("Don't forget to enjoy your wedding!" "Be a hugger." "Sweatpants are bad for morale."), drawn from more than 60 stories, are paired with delightful images from these best-loved children's books of all time among them "The Poky Little Puppy, Pantaloon, Mister Dog, Nurse Nancy, We Help Mommy, Five Pennies to Spend, "and "The Little Red Hen. "The Golden greats of children's illustration are represented here as well: Richard Scarry, Garth Williams, Eloise Wilkin, J. P. Miller, and Mary Blair, among many others. Sure to bring memories and a smile, this book is a perfect gift for baby boomers, recent grads, lovers of children's literature or anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines!"
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AmyG
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@DinoMom You are just the sweetest! I love this book. Ha, I grew up reading these and reading them to my kids so probably YES, everything I need to know I most likely did learn from a Little Golden Book!!!

Thank you so very much for this lovely surprise.

cinda.marie Little Golden Books are the best! ❤️👜🐶 6mo
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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
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It's amazing that adults out there need to be told that covering your mouth and washing hands are good hygiene practices, but here we are! A little #litsyhumor that came my way.

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AmyRebecca
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I am thankful for all of the wonderful books from which I have learned so much 📚🧡

What are you thankful for?
#iamthankful
@TheReadingMermaid

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OrangeMooseReads
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Mehso-so

I was really hoping for way more humor. I was disappointed 😔 the pictures were fun.

Eggs Just bought this at the dollar store this week! Love the art 💗 5y
OrangeMooseReads @eggs yes the art is fantastic. I‘ve always loved Little Golden Books. 5y
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Kshakal
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Reviewsbylola Same! 5y
vkois88 Yesssss! I collect them and love finding/rescuing them from Goodwill 5y
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Chrissyreadit Did you get your package? 5y
Kshakal @Chrissyreadit yes!!! I meant to post when I got home but life has been insane!! It got here safely! 5y
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KathyWheeler
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Some quick light reading from the library. I love my library‘s ebook and audiobook collections. 😊

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erzascarletbookgasm
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This is a fun one. 🙂
#coolbooks #golden

Quirkybookworm Oooo!! 6y
Linsy Love this! ❤️❤️ 6y
Ddzmini It‘s true though “see Jane run”📚🤣🤣🤣 6y
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Conleyheather
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I have given away most of my books from my adolescence, but here is a picture of the oldest novel and oldest children‘s book that I have. My mom used to buy Little Golden Books every time we went to the store. She kept them for me; now they belong to my own children. I‘ve had that book almost 30 years. In middle school, I fell in love with the movie Gone With the Wind. I really The epic novel in 1998. #24in48

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UwannaPublishme
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Had to run a few errands, but I'm back in reading mode. Woo hoo! Thought I'd start this afternoon with these fun bookish reads....accompanied by my all-time favorite candy. #litsypartyofone #eclecticreadathon
@Ambrosnazzy @EclecticReaders

Foragingfantasy My dad loves those too! 7y
DebinHawaii I haven't had Necco wafers in years! 😀👍 7y
UwannaPublishme @Foragingfantasy You'll have to ask your dad to share them with you. You'll be hooked! 😊👍🏻 7y
UwannaPublishme @DebinHawaii It's time for you to indulge! 😋More stores are carrying them. I even found them in the Dollar store. 7y
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Jess_Read_This
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#EpicReads posted this on another platform and I was so charmed by it, I had to share! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

#BookLearning #WaitForTheSequel #Booklover #PlotTwistAhead #Bibliophile

ScientistSam Love it! 7y
inked.delights Nice!! 💯😄 7y
Izai.Amorim One important aspect is missing: real life (print edition) is much more satisfying than a virtual life (eBook) 😎 7y
Zelma Those are really great ideas to live by. Thanks for posting! I kind of needed that today. ❤️ 7y
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JacintaMCarter
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Cinfhen ❤️❤️❤️❤️I want this book!!!! 7y
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SarahF
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Pickpick

Omg, I cannot explain how happy I was when I found this book. Growing up I had EVERY Little Golden Book, my mom collected them, and then passed them onto me. This is an adorable compilation of all the great messages and lessons taught in Little Golden Books. A very fun read that takes you down memory lane.

DrSpalding I had these too! Sweet little books. The Pokey Little Puppy was a childhood favorite along with Bambi! 7y
DrSpalding @SarahF A collection of Golden Books are the Kohl's Cares books right now! $5! 7y
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Laura317
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Finally, the illustrations in this book are exquisite! I want to get all the Golden Books now!

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Laura317
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"Turn off the tv from time to time and crack open a book!"

Aseleener I think we have that Little Golden Book! 😊 7y
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Laura317
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Starting this short, sweet book for #LitsyReadingChallenge2017 #24 #judgebythecover

saresmoore Cute! 7y
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Laura317
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When life gives you lemons, go to a bookstore. I have learned this from a Little Golden Book. #notreally

MrBook 😎👌🏻 7y
Lynnsoprano Little Golden Books❤❤❤ 7y
DeeLew 😍😍 7y
mcipher This sounds so fun!! 7y
kspenmoll Just skimmed through that Golden book in MD - didn't have time to read thoroughly! Enjoyed it! 7y
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Shaina
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Birthday presents!

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A_planNerd
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Coffee Table Books minus the coffee table 💁🏻

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Yournewfriendsams
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Pickpick

Found this at my neighbors house today. What a gem with lovely illustrations that take you back to the days of Little Golden Books ☺️

Suzze That was our staff pic at work a couple of years ago. We sold a boatload. 8y
ApoptyGina69 Love it! I have 60+ vintage Little Golden Books. I bought this for myself and my sister bought for me too. Waiting for the right person in my life to re-gift the second copy. 8y
Peddler410 My seven year old daughter loves this book! 8y
erzascarletbookgasm I have this, too! Love it! 7y
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Peddler410
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This was gifted to me and stolen by my daughter!

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AvidReader25
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"Savor the seasons as they roll around."

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