Tim Burton’s classic film Frankenweenie is retold for the first time as a Little Golden Book­! Perfect for Halloween or any time you want a delightful scare!

Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, brings his beloved dog Sparky back to life after he gets hit by a car. But when his classmates find out his secret, they create their own pet monsters that bring destruction to their town of New Holland! Can Victor and Sparky keep the town safe, and convince the townspeople that Sparky isn’t a monster like the other pets? Frankenweenie is a beloved part of Burton’s catalog, and features the voice talents of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, and more! This book retelling the film is perfect for kids ages 2 to 5 or Tim Burton fans of all ages!

Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature hot licenses, beloved classics, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Series Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon) and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books have helped millions of children develop a lifelong love of reading. Today, Little Golden Books feature such beloved classics such as The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat, hot licenses, and new original stories--the classics of tomorrow, ready to be discovered between their sturdy cardboard covers and gold-foil spines