Did you know that September 2008 marks the 66th anniversary of the publication of the Little Golden Book The Poky Little Puppy? Did you know that between its 1942 publication date and 1995, 14,000,000 copies of The Poky Little Puppy were sold in domestic sales alone and that the book is still popular today? See Little Golden Books: A Treasury of Children's Literature for more about the small and popular children's picture books. Was The Poky Little Puppy one of your childhood favorites? What are the favorite Little Golden Books in your family? Do you remember listening to or reading Little Golden Books when you were a child? Click on "comments" below and share your memories.

(Cover art courtesy of Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books)

Can you believe 2008 is the 46th anniversary of the publication of the first Berenstain Bears book? That's right. The Big Honey Hunt was first published in 1962. Who created (and creates) the Berenstain Bears books? Why bears? Who does the writing? Who does the illustrating? My children and my grandchildren have enjoyed the Berenstain Bears books, so I was pleased to have the opportunity to interview Jan and Michael Berenstain and learn all about the Berenstain Bears and their creators. Are the Berenstain Bears popular in your family? Have you used any of their "First Time" books to prepare your children for new experiences, such as starting school or going to the dentist? Click on "comments" below and share your thoughts and recommendations.

(Photo courtesy of Michael and Jan Berenstain)