Everything I Need To Know...Book

Product Description

Sure to bring memories and a smile, this Little Golden Book "guide to life" is the perfect graduation gift for anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines! 

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 Little Red Hen. The Golden greats of children's illustration are represented here as well: Richard Scarry, Garth Williams, Eloise Wilkin, J. P. Miller, and Mary Blair, among many others. Sure to bring memories and a smile, this book is a perfect gift for baby boomers, recent grads, lovers of children's literature—or anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines!

Top Reviews

An adorable book, well worth the money
by veemay (5 out of 5 stars)
March 6, 2014

I generally don't do "cutesy" books. I've waited for months to see this at the library because I knew it wouldn't be worth buying.

Well, I was wrong.

The illustrations alone are priceless, but the message is great and the author doesn't add her own opinions on every page. She doesn't need to and she leaves well enough alone. So often this type of book is ruined by personal and obvious remarks.

For the price, it's an excellent nostalgic gift for anyone over the age of 50, though my own kids loved it as well (and they are under 40!). I've sent five people this book including one to a friend in the hospital--what a way to brighten someone's day. As I said, I don't do cutesy or trendy, so this book actually touched my heart.
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Philosophy of life
by J.I.B.L.L. (5 out of 5 stars)
March 4, 2014

I have given this book to many people that I care about. It reflects a positive philosophy of life. It reflects the life cycle and gives direction when things go wrong. Everyone to whom I have given it

would like to survive when things inevitably go wrong. Everyone has "bumps in the road" during their lives. They remember the little Golden Books that they have read throughout their childhoods and would like to recapture the positive feelings that Golden Books evoke. I would recommend this book to those readers that would like to life with as positive an attitude as possible. JIBLL
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Simply Delightful
by Amazon Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
June 29, 2014

I really had no idea what to expect with this book. I must not have "looked inside" or maybe that wasn't offered. This book is just my cup of tea. Memories flood back from my childhood as well as my own children's and will continue with eventual grands. I brought it to my knitting group where many members are in their 80's and I saw quiet smiles. I didn't recognize a lot of the titles from the past which must be long out of print but there were plenty I knew. It makes me want to ask if there is a place where we can read ALL of the Goldens ever published. I think I'll be buying more as gifts!
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Little Golden Books - for us as children, and now as adults! Excellent novelty item & gift.
by Carrie Grant (5 out of 5 stars)
March 19, 2015

I saw this book in a bookstore a couple towns away when I was out on a day trip with my best friend, and wanted to get it for her birthday desperately, but knew I couldn't buy it there because she was with me. I immediately looked on Amazon as soon as I get home, and not only did they have it, but it was HALF THE PRICE as in the store, and I could get 2 day shipping with my Prime Account! Amazing. Not only did my best friend love her gift, but it was a hit with ALL the women at the dinner party. Everyone passed it around, utterly delighted with the memories it brought back of our own childhoods.

This book is cleverly put together, delightful to look through, and a joy to own, share, or give as a gift. I highly recommend it...for the child in all of us.
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Great gift item.
by Monette Myers (5 out of 5 stars)
January 8, 2018

This book is really nice in that it has great little bits of wisdom. I gave it to my adult children AND my adult sisters. Both remembered "Little Golden Books" from their youth. At the bottom of each page it lists the book from which the lesson on that page came from.
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Live and Learn
by MaLu (5 out of 5 stars)
April 3, 2017

What a fun book for a Librarian. I bought this for my friend who was an elementary school librarian, and she loves it. It has a lot of life truths in it. Just what one would expect from a Golden Book.
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Really cute book!
by Hey Jude (5 out of 5 stars)
August 22, 2016

I bought this as a birthday gift for a friend about my age (we're in our 60's). She got such a kick out of it, because of course, we read the Little Golden Books when we were kids. The illustrations are really cute and the texts written to go with them are very clever. I highly recommend this little book for yourself or a friend.
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A Treasure Trove of "Golden" Advice and Memories
by Cheryl H. Long (5 out of 5 stars)
March 7, 2015

Like many other people my age, I grew up with Little Golden Books. I enjoyed such stories as "The Pokey Little Puppy," "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Rupert the Rhinoceros." I also enjoyed illustrators such as Garth Williams, Corinne Malvert and especially Eloise Wilkin. What a joy it was to see the illustrations from many of these beloved books accompanying practical advice for people of all ages!

Highly recommended for the kid in all of us!
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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from A Little Golden Book
by seahorse (5 out of 5 stars)
July 23, 2015

A sweet, whimsical book. I received mine for a Christmas gift and have since purchased a copy for a good friend.

This book offers wise advice straight from the pages of Little Golden Books. Perfect for the now grown up children of the late 1940s and 1950s.

Beautifully illustrated. I will place this on my list for gifts for milestone moments. each page brought back fond memories of sitting on my Grandma's lap while she read to me.
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Will order again
by Robin (5 out of 5 stars)
November 12, 2018

Gave this as a gift but going to order one for myself too. this book is so cute.

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