Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books

Sunday, October 15th, 2023 - Sunday, February 18th, 2024

Explore whimsical children’s book illustrations highlighting animals and nature as a source of love, wonder and joy.

Featuring colorful illustrations from the Little Golden Books series, Golden Legacy features works from some of the best-known children’s books of the past 80 years, including "The Poky Little Puppy" illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren and "Chicken Little" illustrated by Richard Scarry. Rediscover beloved childhood classics and encounter new, soon-to-be favorites.


About the Little Golden Book Series

First published in 1942, Little Golden Books have delighted generations of readers. When children’s books were a luxury, the company used a uniform size to sell picture books at a modest price, making reading more accessible to families across the United States. Today, Little Golden Books boasts more than 700 book titles through Penguin Random House and has featured numerous Caldecott Medal winning illustrators.

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Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books