Here is a beautiful new series of picture story books for children in the popular pocket size and at an amazingly low price. Nearly all of the 128 pages are illustrated with gay full-color pictures made by an outstanding artist. Many of the books contain entirely new and original stories, while others contain the old favorites that children love to read over and over again.
GS 1. Herbert's Zoo and other Lively TalesBy Margery Bianco, Lesley Frost, Thornton W. Burgess, Hazel Wilson, and William Péne du Bois. Illustrated by Julian. 128 pages, Publisher: Simon and Schuster Description: Five fun-packed favorites, about a boy who owned a zoo, a turtle that won a race, a cow ghost, a topsy-turvy day, and two grocery-store partners who fooled everybody including themselves Stories include: Mr. A and Mr. P by Margery Bianco (P. 7) Herbert's Zoo by Hazel Wilson (P. 33) The Very Mischief by Lesley Frost (P. 69) Flisabeth the Cow Ghost by William Pène du Bois (P. 81) Spotty the Turtle Wins a Race by Thornton W. Burgess (P. 99) LibraryThing - Preview on Piclick |
GS 2. The Magic Wish and Other Johnny and Jane Stories (1949) by Elsa Ruth Nast (Author) Corinne Malvern (Illustrator) 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1949) Description: Johnny and Jane are real children who romp through these stories in lively, child-sized adventures. Join them as they hunt for a lost puppy, wish on a lost tooth, and welcome a new baby. Amazon - OpenLibrary - PicClick Previews |
 GS 3. Christopher Bunny and other Animal Stories By Elsa Ruth Nast. Illustrated by Richard Scarry. 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1949) Description: Christopher Bunny is only one of many new animal friends you will meet in the fourteen brand-new stories in this colorful collection. Contents include: Christopher Bunny Explores (p.7) ... The Snow Giant (p.19)... The Fuzzy Duckling (p.27)... Bound for Adventure (p.38)... The Giant by the River (p.43)... To the Rescue (p.52)... An Extra Adventure (p.59)... The Bears Take a Walk. (p.65)... Three Little Squirrels (p.71)... The Foxes' First Hunt (p.80)... Grayling Looks for Dinner (p.91)... The Big Frog Concert (p.101)... Sammy Owl's Playtime (p.108) ... A Sleepy Story (p.117) LibraryThing ... Picclick Previews |
 GS 4. The Boss of the Barnyard and Other Barnyard Stories by Joan Hubbard. Illustrated by Richard Scarry. 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1949) Description: Five sparkling stories about a little rooster who bossed much, a wise rabbit who saved his friends from the wildcat, a goose who wouldn't lay eggs, three piglets who went to school, and a friendless little goat who made all the animals his friends. Stories in This Book: The Boss of the Barnyard (P.7) ... The Reasonable Rabbit (P.40) ... The Lazy Goose (P.63) ... The Piglet School (P.92) ... The Little Black Goat (p.110) LibraryThing ... PicClick Previews |
 GS 5. The Stagecoach Robbery by Peter Archer; Illustrated by Joe and Beth Krush. 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1949) Description: Steve Pierson's uncle one day took Steve along on his stage-coach run to Dawson City. There was a satchel of gold in the stagecoach, and Slippery Ryan and his gang wanted it. But they didn't reckon on Steve and his Indian friend, Bear Claw! Chapters include: 1. A Knife for Luck (p. 7) ... 2. Off to Dawson City (p.17) ... 3. A Whispered Plot (p.31) ... 4. The Payroll (p.39) ... 5. Steve's Plan (p.48) ... 6. Big Jake Shows His Hand (p.60) ... 7. Four Masked Riders (p.70) ... 8. A Tell-Tale Coin (p.81) ... 9. The Owl Call (p.90) ... 10. Guns in the Canyon (p.98) ... 11. Back to the Hideout (p.104) ... 12. Unmasked! (p.111) ... 13. Back Home (p.118) LibraryThing ... PicClick Previews |
 GS 6. TRAIN Stories by Robert Garfield and Jessie Knittle. Illustrated by Tibor Gergely. 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1949) Description: Four exciting and amusing stories about a boy who wanted to be an engineer, an engineer who didn't want to retire, the adven tures of a circus engine, and a train that lost part of itself down the line. LibraryThing ... PicClick Previews |
 GS 7. Walt Disney's Mystery in Disneyville by Manuel Gonzales; Illustrated by Walt Disney Studios. 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1949) Description: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and their friends are old favorites all over the world. This is the exciting story of a camping trip on which they have one adven-ture after another, solve a mys-tery, and have a barrel of real Walt Disney fun. LibraryThing ... PicClick Previews ... and No Dust Cover Preview |
 GS 8. Circus Stories by Kathryn and Byron Jackson; Illustrated by Charles E. Martin. 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster Description: Four lively tales about an old lady who discovers that her big new tabby cat is a lioness, a little organ-grinder's monkey who wins success in a circus, a clown who loses his famous nose, and an elephant who won't eat peanuts. LibraryThing ... PicClick Previews |
GS 9. The Penny Puppy and other Dog Stories By Robert Garfield; Illustrated by Aurelius Battaglia (1949) Description: Four stories about dogs that every boy and girl will love. A puppy who found a master, Pepper the firedog, a jolly watchdog who showed he could do his duty, and a homeless puppy who found a friend on the farm. Stories in This Book include: The Penny Puppy (P. 7) ... Hook-and-Ladder Pepper (P. 33) ... Jill's Jack (P. 75) ... The Friendless Puppy (P.113) LibraryThing ... PicClick Previews ... GoldenGems Scanned Book |
 GS 10. Bugs Bunny's Treasure Hunt Written and Illustrated by Warner Brothers Studio; Adapted by Tom McKimson; 128 pages; Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1949) Description: The one and only Bugs Bunny decides to hunt for hidden pirate treasure. His friends Petunia and Porky Pig go with him on the long boat trip to the spot marked on their map. And when they arrive -well, there are surprises! Chapters include: Bugs Finds a Way (P. 7) ... The Missing Map (P. 21) ... The Start (P. 35) ... Through the Gates (P. 53) ... The Mysterious Stranger (P. 68) ... On the Spot (P. 79) ... B. Bunny, Movie Star (P. 87) ... A Big Night (P. 96) ... Missing Treasure (P. 109) ... Homeward Bound (P. 121) LibraryThing ... PicClick Previews |
 GS 11. MGM's Tom and Jerry and their Friends Story and pictures by M-G-M Cartoons, pictures adapted by Harvey Eisenberg. 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1950) Description: Here are the lively animals of the famous Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon movies in a book of their own: Tom and Jerry in some of the lively races and chases which have made them famous, and Wuff the Prairie Dog, Benny Burra and Barney Bear as well. Contents: Tom and Jerry at Home (P. 7) ... Jerry Builds a New House (P.15) ... Tom Goes Fishing (P.29) ... The Decoy Duck (P.45) ... Playing Indian (P. 63) ... Benny Finds a Friend (P.73) ... Benny Burro's Pot of Gold (P.89) ... Barney and Benny Learn That C Is for Cat P.115 PicClick Previews Fandom |
 GS 12. Walt Disney's So Dear To My Heart Pictures by Walt Disney Studios; Adapted by Helen Palmer; 128 pages; Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1950) Description: Walt Disney's movie, So Dear to My Heart," provides this heart warming story of a boy who is determined to make a prize-winner of an unwanted black lamb. He learns that it's what you do with what you have that counts. PicClick Previews |
 GS 13. Chatterly Squirrel and Other Stories by Jane Werner, illustrated by J.P. Miller 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1950) Description: Twelve stories of animal adventure-what happened to the bad-tempered camel, the little mole who went exploring, the ground-hog's trick, how the lost bear cub found his way home, and others to read and read again. Stories include: : PicClick Previews |
 GS 14. Crazy About Horses and Other Horse Stories by Jack Bechdolt, Illustrated by Cornelius Dewitt; 128 pages; Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1950) Description: In these stories a mounted policeman and his horse save a boy's life; an old work horse proves his worth; another horse has a few oats too many; and the Pony Ex-press goes through, thanks to the bravery of a boy and a horse. Titles include: Bumblefoot (), Pinto Carries The Mail (P.39), Crazy About Horses (P.71), and Flora's Wild Oats (P. 97) PicClick Previews |
 GS 15. The Merry Piper 70 Favorite Poems 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1950) Description:Here is the magic of a pixie piper and of Jack Frost's work, the fun of taxis and a swing, the mystery of a bell buoy and falling snow. The whole world's wonder is in these 70 poems, many of them by our greatest poets. PicClick Previews |
 GS 16. The Cat Who Went To Sea and Other Cat Stories by Kathryn and Byron Jackson, Illustrated by Aurelius Battaglia 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster Description: The book contains stories about a cat who goes to sea, a kitten pretending to be a tiger, a white kitten trying to be black, a naughty tom-kitten learning to be good, and a family who loves cats. Stories include: The Cat Who Went to Sea (P.7) ... Tiger Plays Tiger (P.35) ... The Little White Kitten (P.47) ... Terrible Tomkit (P.73) ... Too Many Cats (P.97) ... PicClick Previews |
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GS 17. Gene Autry and Red Shirt (1951) Written by Elizabeth Beecher and illustrated by Jesse Marsh. (Young Reader's Library/A Sandpiper Book #S1) 78 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster Description: GENE AUTRY is a real-life hero to Red Shirt, an Indian boy who lives on Gene Autry's ranch. But Gene mistrusts the boy's pet cougar, Limpy, and Red Shirt's love for his pet leads him into a tight spot with Gene. Chapters include: 1. An Early Morning Caller (P.7) ... 2. A Narrow Escape (P.15) ... 3. More Trouble (P.23) ... 4. Saved Again! (P.32) ... 5. Where is Limpy? (P.40) ... 6. A Surprising Discovery (P.49) ... 7. The "Cougar" Tracks (P.58) ... 8. "Everything's Fine!" (P.67) Ebay ... PicClick Previews - Video Book Preview |
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GS 18. Walt Disney's Donald Duck and the Hidden Gold by Jane Werner (Author), adapted by Al Taliaferro, and illustrated by the Walt Disney Studio. (Young Reader's Library/A Sandpiper Book #S2) 78 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster (1951) Description: While Donald was traveling along a desolate road with Huey, Louie and Dewey they met an old man who said he was a prospector. Since he was in very bad condition, they took him home to let Daisy help him. After some sleep and a good meal he seemed to be feeling better. He agreed to stay with Daisy to get him back to good health. He told them his story. Then gave them some clues to go search for the gold Ebay ... PicClick Previews |
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GS 19. The Magic Pot and many Other Tales S3 by 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster ??? ... Preview |
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GS 20. Christmas Book S4 by 128 pages - Publisher: Simon and Schuster ??? ... Preview |
NEW GOLDEN STORY LIBRARY:
A New Treasury of Thrilling Stories for Boys and Girls
by Weekly Reader Editors (Editor) – 128 pages each - Publisher: Charles E. Merrill Books – Hardcover – Box set c. 1950
Box set with 7 hardcover books. Titles include HERBERT'S ZOO (#1), CHRISTOPHER BUNNY (#3), THE STAGECOACH ROBBERY (#5), TOM and JERRY (#11), SO DEAR TO MY HEART(#12), THE MERRY PIPER (#15), and THE CAT WHO WENT TO SEA (#16). Includes storage box. - Amazon
A New Treasury of Thrilling Stories for Boys and Girls
by Weekly Reader Editors (Editor) – 128 pages each - Publisher: Charles E. Merrill Books – Hardcover – Box set c. 1950
Box set with 7 hardcover books. Titles include HERBERT'S ZOO (#1), CHRISTOPHER BUNNY (#3), THE STAGECOACH ROBBERY (#5), TOM and JERRY (#11), SO DEAR TO MY HEART(#12), THE MERRY PIPER (#15), and THE CAT WHO WENT TO SEA (#16). Includes storage box. - Amazon
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*Note The books are numbered 1 through 16. Printed in 1949 and 1950 by Simon and Schuster.
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