I don’t really remember growing up with Golden Books in my home, however I do remember their trademark golden spine.
As a teacher I think sometimes I was a literary snob when it came to children’s literature. I didn’t read Golden Books in my classroom much.
My disinterest in Golden Books turned to obsession after attending a Golden Book exhibit in Abilene at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature.
I immediately fell in love with Golden Books after viewing the charming illustrations and the sweet stories, which I must have heard during my elementary school years.
Before we left I had purchased ten shiny new Golden Books for my personal library. Over the last few months I’ve been collecting them as I find them at my local used bookstore, and at library sales. I’m really drawn toward the vintage books, and my collection has more than doubled.
I’ve also started a Golden Book collection of Super Hero books for my middle grandson.
Did you grow up with Golden Books? Do you have a favorite you remember?
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