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Gustaf Tenggren

GUSTAF TENGGREN (1896–1970) was a well-known illustrator in his native Sweden before immigrating to the United States in 1920. He illustrated many Golden Books, beginning with The Poky Little Puppy. One of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, The Poky Little Puppy went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. Other iconic Little Golden Books illustrated by Tenggren include The Saggy Baggy ElephantThe Shy Little Kitten, and Tawny Scrawny Lion. In the late 1930s, Tenggren worked for the Disney Studio, providing concept artwork (created to inspire and guide animators) for various characters and scenes in Bambi, The Old Mill, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and Fantasia.
Where is the Poky Little Puppy?
Pirates, Ships, and Sailors
Tawny Scrawny Lion
The Poky Little Puppy
The Shy Little Kitten
The Saggy Baggy Elephant

Books

Where is the Poky Little Puppy?
Pirates, Ships, and Sailors
Tawny Scrawny Lion
The Poky Little Puppy
The Shy Little Kitten
The Saggy Baggy Elephant

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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