Little Golden Books were originally published by Western Publishing in 1942. My very first book was and still is Mister Dog, the dog that belonged to himself by MWB illustrated by Garth Williams. I collected LGB’s for many years until it got out of hand and I ended up donating the majority to an animal rescue thrift store. I kept my favorites and all of the ones by MWB and illustrators I love.
THE COLOR KITTENS
a child’s first book about colors.
Illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen.
1st : Published: New York, Simon and Schuster [1949] LGB#86
MC* #436 1958 , #205-41 1977, #202-66 1995
DOCTOR SQUASH
1st Published: New York, Golden Press [c1958] LGB #157, MC*
Description: [28] p. col. illus. 32 cm. LC Call No.: PZ10.3 Dewey No.: [Fic]
FIVE LITTLE FIREMAN
Pictures by J.P. Miller.
1st Published: New York, Simon and Schuster [1952] LGB #301, MC*
by Margaret Wise Brown and Edith Thacher Hurd; pictures by Tibor Gergely.
THE FRIENDLY BOOK
Alternative Title – Things I Like – Same LGB # 209-09
ILLUSTRATED BY Garth Williams
1st Golden Books Racine, Wis. 1954
Golden Books Racine, Wis. 1982 LGB # 209-9 MC*
THE GOLDEN EGG BOOK
illustrated by Leonard Weisgard.
Golden Press, 1962 LGB # 456 MC*
THE GOLDEN SLEEPY BOOK
1st Published: New York, Simon and Schuster 1948 LGB#46 MC*
illustrated by Garth Williams,
HOME FOR A BUNNY
Illustrated by Garth Williams.
Golden Books, NY 1961 MC*
1st New York: Simon & Schuster, 1956; London: Hamlyn, 1961
LITTLE FAT POLICEMAN
by Margaret Wise Brown and Edith Thacher Hurd.
Pictures by Alice and Martin Provensen.
1st ,LGB #91 New York, Simon and Schuster [1950] MC*
Disneyland A Little Golden Book & Record #224 MC*
LITTLE INDIAN
Illustrated by Richard Scarry.
1st New York: Simon & Schuster 1954 , Little Golden Book# 202 MC*
Goldencraft Library Edition , 1954, #202 MC*
MISTER DOG : THE DOG WHO BELONGED TO HIMSELF
ILLUSTRATED BY GARTH WILLIAMS
Little Golden Book #128,
1st Published by Simon & Schuster, New York ,1952, MC*
It has 28 pages, The first edition was printed with this back. Showing a list of LGBs available. The last on the list being D30 Pluto Pub Goes to Sea. 4 more pages than the 1980 reprint , this edition has additional text and illustrations. I personally think it’s a better story because the additional text and pictures develop the relationship between the boy and Crispian, showing their affection for each other.
The second printing has this on the back and a “B” in the binding margin of the last page, as well as 128 • 25 on the front upper right hand corner. Published by Simon & Schuster, New York ,1952, Illustrated by Garth Williams,
It has 28 pages,
Renewed Copyright 1980, Little Golden Book # 204-37 and #303-41 ( there may be other printings from 1980)Published by Golden Press, Western Publishing Company.
24 pages
Illustrated by Garth WilliamsPrice tag .89 cents
NEW EDITIONThis NEW Edition is listed to be available in MAY 2003 for $2.99
Mister Dog is one of the hard to find, yet best loved books by Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. Mister Dog, the dog who belonged to himself is a story of Crispan Crispian, a dog who is self sufficient. He meets a boy , who also belongs to himself and together they become friends. Crispan Crispian is a dog that likes things in there right place, he is a “conservative”. It’s a charming story illustrated by Garth Williams, first Published in 1952, it has been out of print for over 20 years. Now back in print, a new generation of readers will enjoy this important book for the young and not so young. Mister Dog
Hardcover | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction – Animals – Dogs| 0-307-10336-6 | May 2003 | $2.99
Hardcover ISBN: 0307103366
Publisher: Golden Books Pub Co Inc; ; (May 2003)
Golden Press Printing 1981 Hardcover Library EditionPublished by Golden Press, GOLDENCRAFT Reinforced Binding, a selected Goldencraft edition for Schools and Library use.24 pages Illustrated by Garth Williams no price on cover 8 1/4″ x 10 1/2″This contains the 24 page edition of Mister Dog
This is edition of Mister Dog printed in Holland, EEN GOUDEN BOEKJE Book # 13
Title: Meneer De Hond Other Foreign Editions of Mister Dog Printed in Australia Book#106
PUSSYWILLOW
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard
1st Western Golden Publishing 1951 LGB # 314
LGB # 302-51 1979 MC*, #302 Alternative title: Little Pussywillow, #98809-01 New Ed
FRENCH Edition LGB# 171 1951, MC*
THE SAILOR DOG
ILLUSTRATED BY GARTH WILLIAMS
1st Western Publishing, 1953 #156
Western Publishing, 1981, #312-08 MC*, DUTCH Edition #27
SEVEN LITTLE POSTMAN
Written with Edith Thacher Hurd. Illustrated
by Tibor Gergely.
1st New York: Simon & Schuster, 1952. #504 MC*
TRAIN TO TIMBUCTOO
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1951; LGB# 118 MC*,
TWO LITTLE MINER
Written with Edith Thacher Hurd.
Illustrated by Richard Scarry.
1st New York: Simon & Schuster, 1949. LGB# 66 MC*
THE WHISPERING RABBIT
(from the Sleepy Book, also in the Collection The Whispering Rabbit and other Stories )
illustrated by Cindy Szekeres,
published in 1992 , 24 pages LGB# 313-03 MC*
TWO LITTLE GARDENERS
Written with Edith Thacher Hurd.
Illustrated by Gertrude Elliott.
1st New York: Simon & Schuster, 1951 LGB# 108
Western Publishing, 2006 LGB# 308-59 MC*
MC* = My collection
MARGARET WISE BROWN ARCHIVE 