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When the Little Golden Books were launched in 1942 at 25 cents each, they changed publishing history. For the first time, childrens books were high quality, delightfully illustrated, low-priced and available to almost all children, not just a privileged few. Over the years the offerings have grown to include a host of beloved characters drawn from literature, fairy tales, television and popular culture. Illustrations.
When the Little Golden Books were launched in 1942 at 25 cents each, they changed publishing history. For the first time, childrens books were high quality, delightfully illustrated, low-priced and available to almost all children, not just a privileged few. Over the years the offerings have grown to include a host of beloved characters drawn from literature, fairy tales, television and popular culture. Illustrations.