Little Golden Books are literary classics that have been around for years and years. Some are based on general characters and creatures, but there are also those from this line that are based on popular films and television series!

From superhero franchises and well-known princesses to hits that are watched and referenced all the time, the following 10 books would be great to add to any collection; they can help young readers learn how to love this pastime, they can remind older readers how awesome these stories are, and they can show off a passion for movies and TV shows!

10 Jurassic Park Little Golden Book 

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In 1993, one of the most celebrated films ever came out: Jurassic Park. It was a thrilling story that entertained fans of all ages and that led to a franchise that is full of even more dinosaurs.

Those who enjoyed it, who like these new installments and who are into dinos should turn to this kid-friendly version of Jurassic Park, which could work as a gift for a grown-up fan, reader and collector, as well!The iconic characters and scenes are all here… One will just have to imagine that epic theme song playing. 

9 Krabby Patty Caper 

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This Little Golden Book stars SpongeBob SquarePants, who has been on Nickelodeon for quite some time and who has even had some movies come out, too. This particular book is based on the film from 2015, but even those who have not seen it will have a blast reading this story; SpongeBob is such a silly, caring, happy character, and seeing him in any situation makes for some great entertainment.

Plus, those who have other pieces of SpongeBob memorabilia should certainly add this classic book to their collections, as it would be like the cherry on top of it all! 

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8 12 Beloved Disney Classic Little Golden Books 

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Disney is another iconic brand, so it makes sense that these two would team up for greatness. This is a collector’s edition boxed set that has 12 different Disney stories in it; there are well-known ones like Cinderella, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Bambi Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Dumbo, along with Mother Goose, The Ugly Duckling, Scamp, The Lucky Puppy and Three Little Pigs.

These tales, full of laughs and lessons, were originally published in the ‘50s and ‘60s, but now, they exist as Little Golden Books that anyone and everyone should own. 

7 Ghostbusters 

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Everyone is familiar with the Ghostbusters, as there have been a couple of movies about them and since their theme song is quite popular (especially during the Halloween season). The thrills and chills that come from this team and their adventures can be enjoyed with this next Little Golden Book; it is technically a retelling of the original story, so it features Slimer, Ecto-1 and the Ghostbusters themselves!

And while this book is targeted to those who are ages three to seven, fans of all ages will have a fine time reading this book and reliving these iconic moments. 

6 Star Wars: I Am a…Little Golden Book Library 

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The Star Wars franchise has a huge following, so many will surely want to turn to this boxed set, which comes with five different stories. They cover the good guys. They cover the bad guys. And they all take place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away!

Furthermore, these Little Golden Books have a retro appeal which makes them even more special. Whether someone is a fan of the old flicks, the new ones or the entire saga, this is a gift idea to keep in mind, especially for birthdays, holidays and baby showers. 

5 The Dark Crystal

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In 1982, Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal was released, and since a new series recently dropped on Netflix (The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance), a whole new generation is getting to enjoy this fantasy tale.

The original film is retold in this Little Golden Book, which has beautiful pictures that show off the Gelfling, the Skeksis and the Crystal itself. While this genre may not be everyone, this film was legendary, with its characters and puppetry, so this book would be a delight for many and may just introduce them to their new favorite film or series. 

4 PAW Patrol Little Golden Book Library 

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One of the most popular made-for-children TV shows out there is PAW Patrol, and this Nickelodeon series has its own Little Golden Book boxed set. Inside, there are five stories that tell about characters such as Chase, Skye, Marshall and Rubble using their tools and teamwork in order to save the day!

By reading Puppy Birthday, Itty-Bitty Kitty Rescue, All-Star Pups, Pirate Pups and Jurassic Bark, kids will learn valuable lessons, will work on their reading skills and will be able to enjoy their favorite characters in a whole new way. 

3 The Lone Ranger

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This Little Golden Book is from the year 1956, and it focuses on a classic character: The Lone Ranger! In this story, he and Tonto help a boy find his brother, and they catch a bunch of bandits, too.

The thrilling tale will entertain many. The legendary hero will appeal to all. And the fact that this has been around for so long helps in making this a true collector’s piece that would fit well into any home library or alongside other pieces of memorabilia (relating to books, pop culture or The Lone Ranger himself). 

2 I Am Captain Kirk

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Another well-known character from another TV show is Captain James T. Kirk, a main character in the sci-fi series Star Trek. This Little Golden Book shows him on the USS Enterprise, off on adventures and going up against alien races… and all in a retro art style!

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Trekkies have to own this book, and even those who are not familiar with the show will enjoy the exciting story and the awesome artwork. Plus, there is no such thing as having too big of a book collection, so keep this in mind when shopping for upcoming birthdays and holidays. 

1 Marvel Little Golden Book Library

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Marvel is one of the biggest and best franchises out there, and it is full of legendary superheroes and their entertaining flicks and television shows and comic books. With this final gift suggestion, a person can have their very own boxed set that has five different Marvel Super Hero Little Golden Books in it. The stories feature characters such as Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk and the Avengers, which are all fan favorites.

And while this item is aimed at those who are ages two to five, fans of all ages will enjoy seeing these heroes in a new way.  

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