Animals Playing on Grass - Animal Friends Postcard Set

4 postcards of the same design, bagged

These playful friends can be found in the timeless Little Golden Book, Mister Dog (1952) by Margaret Wise Brown. In it, you'll meet the whimsical and lovable Mister Dog, a true canine gentleman, brought to life by the illustrations of Garth Williams. He lives an adventurous life, riding his bicycle, sailing on a river, and even driving a car! See this image on a magnet AND on a greeting card!

Little Golden Books are renowned for their heartwarming illustrations and endearing messages. In collaboration with Random House Children’s Books, the publisher of Little Golden Books and Diane Muldrow’s Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book, our cards are designed to convey warm wishes to both children and the young at heart.

Garth Williams (1912–1996) was born into an artistic family, his father was a cartoonist, and his mother a landscape painter. Though he was of British descent, Williams spent the majority of his life in the United States. He gained recognition for his meticulous illustrations, bringing beloved stories to life in various mediums. He's renowned for his collaborations with Margaret Wise Brown on several Little Golden Books, featuring sweet baby animals and humans, which further enriched his contribution to the world of children's literature. His precise and whimsical illustrations for classic children's books, such as Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little by E.B. White, cemented his iconic status. Williams's work captures the charm of the characters in these stories, showcasing his profound influence on illustration in the world of children's literature.

This product was custom designed and created at our location in Seattle.

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