| Summary |
A humorous "guide to life" for grown-ups! One day, Diane Muldrow, a longtime editor of the iconic Little Golden Books, realized that, despite their whimsical appearance, there was hardly a real-life situation that hadn't been covered in the more than 70-year-old line of children's books--from managing money, to the importance of exercise, to finding contentment in the simplest things. In this age of debt, depression, and diabetes, could we adults use a refresher course in the gentle lessons from these adorable books, she wondered--a "Little Golden guide to life"? Yes, we could! Muldrow's humorous yet practical tips for getting the most out of life ("Don't forget to enjoy your wedding!" "Be a hugger." "Sweatpants are bad for morale."), drawn from more than 60 stories, are paired with delightful images from these best-loved children's books of all time--among them The Poky Little Puppy, Pantaloon, Mister Dog, Nurse Nancy, We Help Mommy, Five Pennies to Spend, and The... |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. New York : Golden Books, 2013. Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 26591 KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB). |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Nonfiction.
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Humor (Nonfiction).
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Self-Improvement.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Original 0307977617 |
| ISBN |
9780375981180 electronic bk |
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