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The Poky Little Puppy (A Little Golden Book Classic) Hardcover – Picture Book, April 1, 2001

by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Author), Gustaf Tenggren (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 10,180 ratings
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The bestselling picture book of all time!

Five little puppies dug a hole under the fence and went for a walk in the wide, wide world. . . .

The Poky Little Puppy was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, and went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. The story of a curious puppy, who digs holes under fences and who has to go to bed without any strawberry shortcake, has delighted families for generations. it is, quite simply, an icon. Delightful to read aloud, The Poky Little Puppy is a cherished story that every child should know.
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    Little Golden Books
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    24 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Lexile measure
    640L
  6. Dimensions
    7.7 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
  7. Publisher
    Golden Books
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 2001
  9. ISBN-10
    9780307021342
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    978-0307021342
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One of the original 12 Little Golden Books, The Poky Little Puppy has sold nearly 15 million copies since 1942, making it one of the most popular children's books of all time. Now this curious little puppy is ready to win the hearts and minds of a new generation of kids.

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Children have loved Little golden Books, For over 50 years. they have written their names inside each front cover and pored over the colorful pictures. Parents have shared Golden Moments with their children, reading such classics as the Poky little puppy. Thanks to the happy hours spent with the books many children have developed a lifelong love of reading.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0307021343
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Golden Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2001
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780307021342
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307021342
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 4 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.7 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Little Golden Books
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 640L
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 10,180 ratings

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Customers consider this book an absolute favorite from childhood, praising its sweet story and illustrations, and find it makes a great baby shower gift. Moreover, they appreciate its value for money and its ability to teach lessons, with one customer noting it helps explain contexts to children. The language receives mixed feedback - while many find the text easy to read, some find it repetitive.

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339 customers mention "Book love"339 positive0 negative

Customers love this children's book, describing it as a family treasure and an absolute favorite from childhood, with multiple customers mentioning their children and grandchildren enjoy it.

"Timeless children’s book gifted to 3 year old." Read more

"Classic children’s story! I read this when I was little and now I read it to my children." Read more

"This has always been my favorite book from childhood. Though I purchased this one for my niece, I do still have my own copy as well." Read more

"...I loved reading it when I was younger and then I loved reading it to our young children, and now we as a family get excited when we find the excuse..." Read more

293 customers mention "Story quality"277 positive16 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as a timeless tale with lovely illustrations that evokes great memories.

"Charming, timeless and memorable story! It was read to me when I was a baby; I read it to my brother, daughter and grandchildren." Read more

"This book reminds of my childhood and hearing this story over and over. It is timeless." Read more

"Fave Little Golden Book." Read more

"Great classic story, great quality. Definitely recommend." Read more

42 customers mention "Gift value"42 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great baby shower gift, with one mentioning it was given to every baby born, and another noting it's a special anniversary edition.

"Perfect baby gift item" Read more

"...Reading it again brought tears to my eyes. This book is a great collector's edition...." Read more

"Perfect for baby shower gift. Exactly as described and good value. Hard to find in local stores." Read more

"Gift for a baby shower. Request was books instead of cards with present. Went for the classic story and book company! Still good quality!" Read more

31 customers mention "Value for money"29 positive2 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money.

"Cute. Made ok for the price. We use books instead of cards at baby showers so this fit the bill well." Read more

"Very pleased with my purchase. Great quality and great price...." Read more

"Great price" Read more

"...edition isn't all that pricey; and for the added features, it's a bargain. My grandson will love it! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" Read more

23 customers mention "Message"19 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the book's messages, with several noting it teaches good lessons, and one mentioning it helps explain contexts to children, while another highlights its value in teaching about animals and prepositions.

"...Book, chronicles the escapades of five little puppies and imparts a valuable lesson about the outcomes of our actions...." Read more

"This book is filled with some good lessons and is a good book to read to the little ones. It’s was an easy choice for our daughters book collection." Read more

"...Yes, this book may be "old fashioned" but so what? Give your child some sense of culture - present and past...." Read more

"...this book to my son a few times and although it does teach some simple opposites lessons overall it’s not actually that great of a story...." Read more

22 customers mention "Book value"22 positive0 negative

Customers love this book, particularly as a board book, and one customer mentions it's a great addition to any library.

"Good to find a book my kids loved when they were little to give to new moms for their new baby." Read more

"...These books are perfect as well as really decently priced...." Read more

"this is one of many lil golden books i have been buying for my great grandson,almost 2 yrs old, he has learned a major part of the alphabet, and..." Read more

"Gave as a baby shower present, was great to find a book I read as a kid!" Read more

22 customers mention "Illustrations"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in this book, with one customer noting how well they complement the story, and another mentioning its beautiful binding.

"I gave this with with a few other LGLB .. perfect shape, just like my boys had when they were young, excellent condition, and on time delivery" Read more

"...It is beautifully bound and the pictures are as wonderful as they were when I read it to my boys...." Read more

"The shipping was so quick and the book got to me in perfect shape." Read more

"...Well laid out, easy to read and photos are wonderful. What child could resist a cuddly puppy as part of a wonderful story." Read more

55 customers mention "Language"28 positive27 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the language of the book, with some finding the text easy to read and love reading it aloud, while others find it repetitive and poor.

"...The pictures are charming, and it's a fun read aloud." Read more

"...some of the complaints about it being old fashioned and not having enough pictures and rubbish like that...." Read more

"...one has a pretty weak story but it's short and sweet so it's not a tedious read. This one is...." Read more

"...There are some graphics missing. Seems to be the case with all of the reprints...." Read more

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Good story to read. Nice illustrations. The cover is thick.
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  • keith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite childhood book
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2025
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    This was my favorite book as a child! It was the perfect gift for a little boy who loves dogs. I loved reminiscing while reading it and we both enjoyed it so much. The pokey little puppy is such a cute and funny character, he always makes me smile.
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  • alicia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Generation book
    Reviewed in Germany on June 25, 2018
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    Wonderful book that has been read for generations in my family. Recently bought for my brother's first child as part of a gift basket
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Para crianças maiorzinhas
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 17, 2021
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    História bacana e ilustrações muito fofas mas não deu muito certo por aqui. Por mais que eu faça diferentes entonações com a voz durante a leitura e gestos também o meu filho de 2 anos não consegue se concentrar até o final. A história é longa então recomendo pra crianças acima de 4 anos que já entendem melhor e a história vai conseguir prender até o final do livro. Fora isso gostei que é bem resistente e meu filho gostou de folhear vendo as ilustrações.
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    Reviewed in Brazil on March 17, 2021
    História bacana e ilustrações muito fofas mas não deu muito certo por aqui. Por mais que eu faça diferentes entonações com a voz durante a leitura e gestos também o meu filho de 2 anos não consegue se concentrar até o final. A história é longa então recomendo pra crianças acima de 4 anos que já entendem melhor e a história vai conseguir prender até o final do livro. Fora isso gostei que é bem resistente e meu filho gostou de folhear vendo as ilustrações.
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  • Angele Meunier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2025
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    Adorable classic book my daughter loves
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  • Chalani Gunasinghe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on October 12, 2024
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    Great engaging book my toddler loves it
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