Book 379

Animal Dictionary

by Jane Werner Watson

Published 1 January 1960
Jane (Werner) Watson: Born July 11, 1915, in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA, died April 09, 2004
Writing Genre: Christian and Children's Stories

Children's writer Jane Werner Watson (1915-2004) was born in Fond du Lac, Wis. She earned a B.A. in English in 1936 from the University of Wisconsin, began a career in publishing, and became a prolific writer who specialized in non-fiction. She was one of the first editors for the original Golden Books series, and wrote books for Disney series.

She also wrote under the names Elsa Jane Werner Watson, Elsa Jane Werner, Jane Werner, Annie North Bedford, Monica Hill, Elsa Ruth Nast, W.K. Jasner, and A.N. Bedford. In 1958 she was named Woman of the Year in Literature by the Los Angeles Times.

Watson and her husband Earnest Charles Watson lived in India for several years when he was science attaché to the U.S. embassy in New Delhi, and traveled extensively; their collection of Indian art is at the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison, Wis.

After moving to Santa Barbara, Calif., Watson taught continuing education classes in creative writing and cultural geography.

The Fuzzy Duckling

by Jane Werner Watson

Published 1 January 1949
In one of the most beloved Little Golden Books of all time, Fuzzy Duckling learns to count and explores a busy farm! A perfect gift for your Easter baskets. 

Early one morning, a small fuzzy duckling goes for a walk around the farm. Who will he meet along the way? Two frisky colts, three baby calves. . . . Little readers everywhere will love following the duckling and counting his new animal friends. Simple words and adorable, classic illustations from the legendary Alice and Martin Provensen make this book as perfect a gift today as it was when it was first published in 1949.

Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn’t been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon) and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books have helped millions of children develop a lifelong love of reading. Today, Little Golden Books feature beloved classics such as The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat, plus new, original stories—the classics of tomorrow—ready to be discovered between their sturdy cardboard covers and gold-foil spines.

Celebrate Easter with this Little Golden Book that serves as both a gentle and comforting introduction to the concept of God. A perfect gift for your little one's Easter basket!

With poetic writing and beautiful illustrations this book shows how even the tiniest things that we might take for granted, like the “jewels on the insect’s back,” are part of God’s great plan.

Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn’t been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon) and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books have helped millions of children develop a lifelong love of reading. Today, Little Golden Books feature beloved classics such as The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat, plus new, original stories—the classics of tomorrow—ready to be discovered between their sturdy cardboard covers and gold-foil spines.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
 • Misty Copeland
 • Frida Kahlo
 • Iris Apfel
 • Bob Ross
 • Queen Elizabeth II
 • Harriet Tubman

The Christmas Story

by Jane Werner Watson

Published 1 August 2000
Share the true meaning of Christmas with your children this holiday season. This simple but poetic text brings to life the story of Jesus' birth in a stable in Bethlehem.

First published in 1952, this Little Golden Book adaption of the Christmas story was illustrated by beloved artist Eloise Wilkin. This classic picture book retelling of the Christmas story is a perfect gift for the holidays.

The Lion's Paw

by Jane Werner Watson and Gustaf Tenggren

Published 1 December 2000
In this famous African folktale, a lion has a thorn in its paw. Who will take it out? Only the little mouse is brave enough! Children will learn a lesson about compassion as they look at breathtaking paintings of African animals by renowned illustrator Gustaf Tenggren. A Little Golden Book Classic!

¡Por primera vez una edición en español de The Christmas Story, uno de los clásicos de
Golden Books!
 
La traducción al español de The Christmas Story —la venerada historia de la Natividad, ilustrada por Eloise Wilkin—brinda la oportunidad a más de 37 millones de hispanohablantes que residen en Estados Unidos de disfrutar de la maravillosa experiencia de leer este clásico de Golden Books. Traducida al español por una de las figuras más respetadas del mundo editorial hispano, y a la venta a un precio asequible, ¡será el regalo perfecto para Navidad!
 
La edición en inglés, The Christmas Story, de la colección Little Golden Book, se publicó por primera vez a principios de 1950, y desde entonces ha vendido millones de ejemplares. Más de 37 millones de personas en Estados Unidos hablan español en sus hogares. El español, después del inglés, es la lengua más hablada en Estados Unidos entre personas a partir de los cinco años. La traductora, Teresa Mlawer, es una de las figuras más reconocidas y respetadas del mundo editorial hispanoamericano.

Animal Friends

by Jane Werner Watson

Published 12 January 2016
A beloved 1950s Little Golden Book about animal homes, sure to delight toddlers and preschoolers.
 
In this sweet story about animal homes, a cat, a dog, a bird, a turtle, a bunny, a chick, and a squirrel all live together in a little house in the woods. They get along nicely when it comes to being quiet at nap time and keeping the house neat, but they just can’t agree on what to eat! After a meeting by the fire, the animals come up with a solution—and soon they’re all saying, “At last I’ve found the best home of all, the very best home for me.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wonders of Nature

by Jane Werner Watson

Published 12 January 2010
“Isn't it a wonder that out in the pond, smooth wiggly tadpoles lose their tails and grow legs, and turn into frogs? And that fuzzy caterpillars weave silken cocoons around themselves and go to sleep, then wake up as pretty moths or butterflies?”

It’s a rare nonfiction book that’s also a simple, beautiful poem. In this gorgeous Little Golden Book from 1957, Eloise Wilkin’s stunning and realistic artwork is accompanied by gentle text that brings an awe of nature to the youngest readers.