This poetic book illustrates how even the tiniest things that we might take for granted, like the “jewels on the insect’s back,” are part of God’s great plan. A comforting, gentle introduction to the concept of God, it is one of the most beautifully written and illustrated books on the Golden Books list.
JANE WERNER WATSON (1915–2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles include
The Fuzzy Duckling (illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen),
Animal Friends (illustrated by Garth Williams), and
My Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature (all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin)
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ELOISE WILKIN (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career, including
The Christmas Story, Wonders of Nature, Baby Listens, and
We Help Mommy. Famous for her beautifully detailed paintings of the natural world and of cherubic children, she helped make Golden Books an icon. Her Golden Books
Prayers for Children and
My Little Golden Book About God have never been out of print.US