Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book.

A trip through the city streets brings contact with many colors, from an orange construction sign to gray pigeons.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1880 edition. Excerpt: ...me, and teach it to dance the polka, it would make me quite happy. Did you ever try, like a little crab, to run two ways at once? See if you can do it, for it is good fun; never mind tumbling over yourself a little at first. It would be a good plan to hire a little crab, for an hour a day, to teach baby to crawl if he can't walk, and, if I was his mamma, I would too 1 8. Don't forget my little crab to dance the polka. 1. WHERE the pools are bright and deep, Where the gray trout lies asleep, Up the river and over the lea1---That's the way for Billy and me. 2. Where the blackbird sings the latest, Where the hawthorn blooms the sweetest, ' lea, meadow. Where the nestlings1 chirp and flee---That's the way for Billy and me. 8. Where the mowers mow the cleanest, Where the hay lies thickest and greenest. There to trace the homeward bee--That's the way for Billy and me. 4. Where the hazel bank is steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free--That's the way for Billy and me. 5. There let us walk, there let us play Through the meadow, among the hay, Up the water, and over the lea--That's the way for Billy and me. ' nest'Zings, small young birds. 1. ONCE there was a parrot. I kn ew him. He wore a pink suit, with a pale, yellow plume in his crested capf. And once there was a boy; and I knew him too. He wore a gray suit, and had a shiny silver buckle on his cap. 2. The Gray Boy owned the Pink Parrot. The Pink Parrot owned nothing---nothing now, not even himself. It was a great change, I tell you, from a forest to a cage, from choosing his own fruit and nuts, to waiting for them upon the pleasure of a boy. The Pink Parrot judged all boys by the Gray Boy, and he hated...

Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Children ages 2-5 will enjoy this Little Golden Book retelling Disney Frozen.

Here are two hundred reader-tested answers to the question "What have you read that's good?" The Readers' Choice is the first book to feature titles based on the recommendations of numerous book clubs. Victoria McMains has collected two hundred favorites of more than seventy reading groups nationwide, ideal for book group members looking for a "good read," busy people seeking enjoyable books outside the bestseller lists, or anyone who wants to read more but isn't sure where to start. Combining her skills as a book reveiwer and a veteran book group member, McMains provides brief, captivating profiles of a diverse mix of fiction and nonfiction. There are love stories and war stories, fantasy and political intrigue, biography and nature-and much more. Each profile highlights the unique traits of the book and ends with a few questions for group favorites as well as little-known gems that have been discovered and treasured. Indexes organize the entries by title and subject matter, helping readers find books that appeal to their interest. For anyone wanting to learn the easy essentials of starting a book club, check out McMains's introduction. Let The Readers Guide help you make the most of the precious time you spend reading?

This brand-new Little Golden Book features Santa Claus at Disneyland! Kids ages 2 to 5, Disney Park fans, and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages will love this fun and festive storybook! Every Christmas Eve, Santa flies around the world, delivering presents to good children. But before that, he stops at Disneyland to spread a little holiday cheer at the happiest place on Earth! Featuring beloved locations from all around Disneyland, this book makes the perfect stocking stuffer! Look for other Disney Parks Little Golden Books! The Haunted Mansion It’s a Small World Jungle Cruise Space Mountain Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.