In 1944, the first Disney Little Golden Book, Through the Picture Frame, was published. While Little Golden Books have gone through many changes in their long history, they’ve kept their signature golden spine and low price (adjusted for inflation, naturally). How Little Golden Books have changed over the years Today, that number is in the billions, and well over 1,000 different titles bear the golden spine. The series was a huge success from the start, and by its 10th anniversary, 183 million books had been sold. There were 12 books in the original Little Golden Books series, including The Poky Little Puppy, an original story (the other 11 books were all classic fairytales and nursery rhymes). And many collectors are realizing that Little Golden Books value have gone way up over the years - both in monetary value and sentimental value! The books were known for being widely available at department stores, and originally cost just 25 cents, a price that made them accessible to a variety of families and helped instill a love of reading in children from all kinds of backgrounds. First published in 1942, these sweet picture storybooks are instantly recognizable by their signature gold spines. Little Golden Books have been childhood staples for over 75 years.