検索キーワード： "GOLDEN★AGE" 絵本・児童書

"The only really living people are children," said Kenneth Grahame, and here the magical life of childhood is played out with vivid imagination as a group of children view themselves as the heroes and the adults in their world as "the Olympians".

Step back into the enchanting world of childhood reminiscences with Kenneth Grahames The Golden Age. Originally published in 1895, this beloved collection captures the innocence and wonder of youth through vivid imagery and metaphor, drawing inspiration from the culture of Ancient Greece. The adults in Grahames tales are depicted as “Olympians,” while the children navigate a realm where they engage in a perpetual struggle against the forgotten joys of adulthood. With echoes of Greek mythology—where figures like Perseus and Apollo come to life—this classic work invites ...

The 1950s or fifties is referred to as the beginning of the Golden Age of American capitalism. Income grew and many Americans entered the middle class that made up about 60 percent of Americans who were neither very rich nor very poor. Many could afford to travel, buy houses and own cars.

In 1957 Sputnik launched toward the stars. President Kennedy then announced that the United States would send men to the Moon and then return them to Earth.These pivotal moments sparked an unequaled bound forward in human innovation and scientific exploration. At the heart of this momentous time were the men and women working behind the scenes. Scientists, historians, and astronomers share their memories and contributions from this unparalleled era in essays told in their own words.

Introduce young readers to Billy Joel—the legendary singer-songwriter and piano man—with this beautifully illustrated, collectible Little Golden Book biography! Read about Billy Joel’s journey from his first piano lesson at age four to playing in small piano bars to selling out stadiums...

King Midas, a mythical king granted the golden touch by the God Dionysus, learns the cost of greed when everything he loves turns to gold.

“Step back into the golden age of radio with Ranger Bill, where adventure, danger, humor, and Christian values come together in the rugged wilderness of Knotty Pine in the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy listening to the complete Season 1 of this popular radio show. Follow Bill Jefferson, a former U.S...

The Shy Little Kitten, by Cathleen Schurr. This beloved Little Golden Book tells the tale of a shy little kitten who meets a mole, a frog, a puppy, and a squirrel in one adventure-filled day. Tootle, by Gertrude Crampton. Tootle is a young locomotive who loves to chase butterflies through the...

Pandora, gifted a box by Zeus, releases sorrows and closes it too late, but finds hope inside, teaching a timeless lesson of curiosity and consequences.

Get to know BTS—the South Korean K-pop group loved by millions of fans around the world—with this collectible Little Golden Book! BTS’s popularity has grown larger than anyone could have imagined. This boy bands' smash success story comes to life—from their early days together in South...

The legacy of the Greek God Poseidon after a challenge by his brother Zeus.

In this thrilling adventure in the New York Times bestselling Silver Arrow series, Kate and Tom must confront the limits of what even magic can do—all while trying to bring balance back to the world. A lot has changed for Kate in a year. She and Tom are now full-fledged conductors of the...

Not much happens here. A mole gives up spring-cleaning. A dragon refuses to fight. Children explore gardens, secrets, and grown-up nonsense. And that's exactly the charm. In The Classic Collection of Kenneth Grahame, the smallest moments matter: a picnic basket, a dusty lane, a long afternoon with nowhere in particular to go. These are tales where animals talk, time meanders, and adventure might mean simply getting lost — on purpose. This volume brings together four of Grahame's most loved works: The Wind in the Willows, The Reluctant Dragon, The Golden Age, and Dream Days.

All good magicians come to an end. Callum Hunt has been a hero and an outcast, a force of good and a portent of evil. While the doors of the Magisterium have been open to him, he has never felt entirely welcome. If anything, he has felt others' resentment . . . and fear. Now, as he begins his...

The eagerly-awaited sequel to the best-selling The Glass Sentence -- a historical, fantastical adventure perfect for fans of Philip Pullman! It is the summer of 1892, one year since Sophia Tims and her friend Theo embarked upon the dangerous adventure that rewrote the map of the world. Since...

With dazzling, lyrical verse in the folk revival style, Colin Meloy pays tribute to Pete Seeger, a visionary who changed the world with song. Pete Seeger once sang that if he had a golden thread, he would use it to weave people from all over the world to one another. That golden thread, for Pete...

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Hercules continues his last six labors assigned to him by King Eurystheus.

Hercules, son of Zeus, completed twelve labors—tasks of strength and courage—defeating monsters and challenges, proving his divine lineage and earning immortality through enduring legend and heroism. Part one explores six of these labors.

Theseus, son of Aegeus, volunteers to end Athens' tributes to Crete by slaying the Minotaur in its labyrinth. The myth teaches bravery, sacrifice, and the triumph of intellect over brute force. It emphasizes the importance of strategy, loyalty (as seen with Ariadne's help), and courage in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges