They were usually large volumes that were too difficult for young readers to handle or comprehend, and were awfully expensive at $2 to $3 each (that's about $28 - $42 today). But how much do you know about the story behind these beloved tales?īefore the introduction of Little Golden Books in 1942, children's books weren't necessarily made with children's interests in mind. There's a good chance you grew up reading the adventures of The Poky Little Puppy, Tootle, or Scuffy the Tugboat in the pages of Little Golden Books.
