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Little Golden Books Books

In order from The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse to The Caterpillar Song.

The Little Golden Books series is a set of 12 board books by Andrea Posner-Sanchez, published between 1951 and 2026. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 25 pages.

The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse
Raggedy Ann and Andy: The Little Gray Kitten
Ten Items or Less
Walt Disney's Dumbo
I Am Ariel
Star Wars: I Am a Wookiee
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1951

The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse

By Miriam Norton, Garth Williams (Illustrator)

A family of mice raises a homeless kitten, never telling him what he really is.

24 pages· 1,090 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Summary: When a mouse family finds a helpless newborn kitten, they adopt him, name him Mickey and raise him as one of their own, never telling him that he is actually a cat. Mickey grows up happily as a mouse, until the day he learns the truth about who he is.
The complete set

Little Golden Books Series

12 books · Published 1951–2026

Ten Items or Less

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 1985

A girl helps count the groceries so her family can use the express lane.

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I Am Ariel

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover Ariel's world and her favorite adventures under the sea.

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$574

Star Wars: I Am a Wookiee

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2018

Explore Chewbacca's adventures in the Star Wars universe, filled with epic battles and iconic characters.

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Disney Strange World

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

A family of explorers journeys into a hidden land full of strange creatures.

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Toy Story 5

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2026

Toys face a tech threat, challenging their playtime world.

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The Caterpillar Song

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2026

Witness a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly, symbolizing growth and new beginnings.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Little Golden Books series?

There are 12 books in the Little Golden Books series. It began with The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse in 1951, and the newest book, The Caterpillar Song, was published in 2026.

What ages are the Little Golden Books books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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