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Created by such talented writers as margaret wise brown author of goodnight moon and richard scarry, little golden books have helped millions of children. The book managed to tell a ripped from the headlines story with emotion, heart, and hope. Watch a brief walkthrough of little golden books history, including commentary by experts and authors, golden books editorial director diane muldrow, and childrens literature historian leonard marcus. Golden horde, also called kipchak khanate, russian designation for the ulus juchi, the western part of the mongol empire, which flourished from the midth century to the end of the 14th century. Smart news keeping you current five things to know about little golden books what to know as the iconic series of childrens books celebrates 75 years mike mozartcc byncnd 2.
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