My Little Golden Book About Betty White

My Little Golden Book About...

by Deborah Hopkinson, Margeaux Lucas (Illustrator)

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about America's First Lady of Television, Betty White! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!

This Little Golden Book about Betty White—television star, comedian, animal lover, and game show competitor—is a celebration of the beloved woman! A great read-aloud for young girls and boys—as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching Betty on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls.

Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people: Dolly Parton, Kamala Harris, Frida Kahlo, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Johnny Appleseed.

Genres: Biography, Childrens, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Pop Culture, Juvenile, Dogs

24 pages, Hardcover

Published September 28, 2021

About the author

I write nonfiction and historical fiction, picture books, and Golden Books. I speak at school, libraries, and conferences. I also love to garden and offer manuscript critiques. (Deborahhopkinson@yahoo.com)

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I live and work in Oregon and travel all over to speak to young readers and writers.

Reviews

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think everybody needs a passion. Whether it's one passion or a hundred, that's what keeps life interesting.~Betty White

As many contemplate the new year ahead, these wise words are worth pondering. I checked this little book out in anticipation of Betty celebrating her 100th birthday soon and the planned documentary about her life. When I heard the sad news of her passing yesterday, I had to pull this one out to remember the iconic Betty White. Love was poured into her as a child and she never stopped returning that love to people and four-legged friends everywhere. She will be greatly missed. RIP, Betty White.

[Mid-Continent Public Library]

I think everybody needs a passion. Whether it's one passion or a hundred, that's what keeps life interesting.~Betty White

As many contemplate the new year ahead, these wise words are worth pondering. I checked this little book out in anticipation of Betty celebrating her 100th birthday soon and the planned documentary about her life. When I heard the sad news of her passing yesterday, I had to pull this one out to remember the iconic Betty White. Love was poured into her as a child and she never stopped returning that love to people and four-legged friends everywhere. She will be greatly missed. RIP, Betty White.
*Reviewed by Darla from Red Bridge*

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yesterday I walked past a little bookstore that displayed this book in the window. Little did I know that she would pass away the very next day. She was one of the good ones, smart, funny, and kind. All highlighted in the book as well as her award winning career. Betty White will definitely be missed. On the last page, “Betty loves to make the world happy. No wonder people and animals everywhere love her right back!”

[Susan Schubert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had gone to the bookstore with a friend a couple months ago, and we were picking out books for her kids. We went to the Little Golden Book section and many of the Disney ones had been picked over, but there were many for Betty White. Which kind of makes sense, most kids wouldn’t know who she was. But I didn’t think Betty White deserved that so I purchased her little golden book.

I thought I loved Betty White before this book, but learning more about who she is as a person made her so much more special in my eyes.

I’m so glad to have this illustrated summary of her life and her passion. I shall recommend it to my husband. She has a lot of the same interests as him! ☺️

[Stay Fetters · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Butterflies are like women – we may look pretty and delicate, but baby, we can fly through a hurricane.”

I grew up with Betty White in my life. Remember seeing her in sitcoms, game shows, and being interviewed by late night talk show hosts. She was always so gracious and loving while talking to others and knew how to make everyone laugh and feel great about themselves. She’ll be missed dearly.

This was a great look at the life of a legend. She has done so much good in her life and it’s great to showcase all of that. A wonderful book for fans of our Golden Girl.

[ShannaBanana✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved Betty White since I was a kid along with The Golden Girls and am heartbroken about her passing. A good friend of mine surprised me with this cute little book! Of course it’s quick and short but it’s so sweet! I recommend it for anyone who loves Betty as much as I do.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I miss Betty.

[Jessica Wilhoite · Rating 5 out of 5]

A national institution!

[Sue Gerhardt Griffiths · Rating 4 out of 5]

I grew up on Little Golden Books. I still own one and is about 50 years old. Been a fan of Betty White and The Golden Girls since forever so this adorable little book made my day when it arrived on my doorstep.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice little children and adult friendly biography of Betty White. Her activism and love for animals is highlighted.

[Laura Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased My Little Golden Book about Betty White right before the iconic actress' passing. This is a remarkably complete biography of a legend. It details Betty's days growing up in California, how she volunteered to drive a truck with supplies for soldiers during WWII and her early days in radio and television. It mentions how she was the host of a variety show. TV stations in various parts of the country wanted Arthur Dunkin, the black dancer on the show, fired. Betty would not allow it. The dancer remained on the show. Mr. Dunkin and Betty would become lifelong friends. There is a section in My Little Golden Book describing Betty's love for games, meeting and eventually marrying Allen Lunden. It continues with more of her career including working on The Golden Girls and as host for SNL. Ofcourse the book talks about Betty's love of nature, animals and her meeting with Koko the gorilla who named Betty, Lipstick. The illustrations are lively and engaging. I hear this is a hard title to acquire now. But if you can get a copy, buy one. Or two. My Little Golden Book about Betty White is one of the best Little Golden Books I have ever read.

[L.T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable kids book. My 7yo found the biography to be fascinating (Betty White as the subject, this was inevitable) and the artwork of the animals to be sweet. A cute book for adult fans of White to read to the next generation.

[Cynthia (Bingeing On Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book about the life of Betty White! I love her so much and hate that she's gone, but she definitely lived a great life.

[Rachel Fielden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave Betty the honor as my last completed book of the year. I love her and her legacy.

[Jodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most amazing thing ever! I simply adore Betty White and the fact that this book exists makes the world a much better place to live.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprisingly thorough biography of a legendary woman. She paved the way for many other women in Hollywood.

[Ryan M. Hanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply adorable. The art in this book is beautiful, too. The hardest part about reading it was that it was written in the present tense, as Betty was still alive when it was published. 🥺❤️

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Challenge: Golden Girls 2022 Readathon/Betty White Day (Jan 17) - White on cover. Meaty for its size, this Little Golden biography of Betty White is the perfect soul cleanser for today's world. Recounted are facts about Betty's childhood, her acting career, her 'meet cute' with husband Allen Ludden, her awards, but most of all her work with and for animals. Thank you, Betty White for all you have given us and the animals that you loved. We miss you. You are now with Allen, Mary, Valerie, Ed, Gavin, Ted, Georgia, and Cloris; Beatrice, Rue, Estelle, and Herb; AND all of the animals that have passed through your life. Here is to your celebration of life!

[Tracie Kowalski · Rating 5 out of 5]

I grew up on Little Golden Books. When I saw they were creating an RBG posthumously, I bought several as gifts and kept one for my own shelf.

Betty White is no less a legend in her own right. She was an amazing woman; I will be delighted one day to share and read her story to little people in my life.

[Angela]

I just loved this tribute book to Betty White. I am gutted that she has joined Allen and the Golden Girls and Mary Tyler Moore casts in heaven. But wow we were so lucky that she shared her white light of love with the world

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

learned things i would have never known about miss betty white before picking this up. may she rest in peace

[Rachael Fryman]

Read the #GoldenGirlsReadathon Round 8: Betty White-Out Weekend

[Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book on what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday. It was a nice reminder of the life she lived and the passion that she shared with the world.

[Jessi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes in life, you need wholesome things in your life that will make you smile. I know this is a kid’s and that I’m forty-six years old, but what’s more wholesome than a kid’s book about Betty White?! I remember reading Little Golden Books when I was a kid and I like that they are doing biographies now…especially biographies that introduce kids to entertainment icons like Betty White. This book made me smile and now I’m gonna read the Little Golden Book biography about Dolly Parton.

[Bryan Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️

[Kirsti · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I think everybody needs a passion. Whether it's one passion or a hundred, that's what keeps life interesting." —Betty White

I never knew that Betty White volunteered to drive a supply truck in California during World War II. I also never knew that she was a producer as well as an actor and philanthropist.

[Larae Thomas]

Loved it! I think I am going to have to look at the Golden Books of Biography.

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am loving the fact that Little Golden books celebrates the contributions of enduring entertainment artists.This was a very well written book.

[Marguerite Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful memorial for a wonderful woman!

[Heather McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gem of a series, I found this book coincidentally while remembering my favorite 'Golden Girl'. I am especially grateful to the Inter Library Loan system for filling this book in such a timely fashion.

A sweet summary of the life of Ms. Betty White, a true national treasure, whose memory is lovingly preserved in film and books.