My Little Keepsake

I have an emotional attachment to My Little Golden Book About God. If you're not familiar, it is one of many small, hardcover books by Little Golden Books. Little Golden Books started in 1942, when the average cost of one of its books was 25 cents. Now the average cost is $2.99--still an excellent bargain. Its books are among the most popular children's books of all time. Rachel and I had two or three of these books growing up. In fact, we still have them. They're in my closet at home. My Little Golden Book About God by author and illustrator Eloise Wilkin is one of them. I remember the back cover and maybe the last page or two are missing. It is not special to me because my mom used to read it to me at night or because I stared at the pictures obsessively. It is special to me because it's sweet, and it takes me back to simple, pleasant times. I adore the front cover's illustration. The little girl has blonde hair just like Rachel and me. Little Golden Books teaches values; it's important to instill values while a child is young. I was reading about Little Golden Books on its web site and looking at all their books. I've decided I want to read Little Golden Books stories to my children.

Photo from Little Golden Books