Little Golden Books

Various titles

1942-

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  • Where were and are Little Golden Books often found for sale?

  • Little Golden Book titles come from many sources and represent numerous genres. Rationalize this.

  • What role and social status has this publisher had since the 1940s? Has it changed?

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