Vintage Little Golden Books Christmas Bundle of 4 — Night Before Christmas, Santa’s Surprise Book, Rudolph, Frosty (1970s printings) — Golden Press | Holiday Kids Classics

A sweet, shelf-happy set of four vintage Little Golden Books—all Christmas/winter favorites, ready for holiday storytime and nostalgic display. This lot includes The Night Before Christmas, Santa’s Surprise Book, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Frosty the Snow Man—with those iconic mid-century illustrations and cozy seasonal vibes.

 These are well-loved vintage copies (some stains and crayon scribbles are present), perfect for a collector who loves character and doesn’t mind a little history in the margins. Sold as a bundle—see photos for exact condition.

Quick Specs 

• Item Type: Book bundle of 4 vintage children’s picture books (Little Golden Books)
• Size: 8 × 7 × 0.25 in 
• Material: Paperboard covers / stapled softcover format (classic Little Golden Book style)
• Color: Full-color illustrated covers (green/red/blue holiday palette)
• Origin or Maker: Golden Press / Western Publishing (as shown)
• Year or Era: Mostly 1970s printings (details below)
• GENRE: Children’s Christmas
• Language / Pages: English / No page numbers

Edition & Features 

• The Night Before Christmas — Clement C. Moore; illus. Corinne Malvern; Twenty-Fourth Printing, 1971 (© 1949 shown)
• Santa’s Surprise Book — Joan Potter Elwart; illus. Florence Sarah Winship; Fifth Printing, 1975 (© 1966 shown)
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — by Barbara Shook Hazen; adapted from story by Robert L. May; pictures by Richard Scarry; Sixteenth Printing, 1971 (© 1958 shown; song credit note shown)
• Frosty the Snow Man — refold by Annie North Bedford; pictures by Corinne Malvern; printing year Not provided (not shown in photos)
• Dust Jacket: none (Little Golden Books format—no DJ shown)
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Full-color illustrations throughout (as shown)
• Extras: Classic Little Golden Book patterned spine/inside endpapers; cover price marks visible (ex: 39¢/49¢ on some covers)

Condition Grade: Fair

Notes: This is a well-loved vintage bundle. Expect stains on some pages, random crayon scribbles on some pages, and wear/rubbing along boards and edges (as photographed).

Still great for nostalgic display, crafting a holiday reading basket, or as “reader copies” you don’t have to baby.

See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Stories 

1. The Night Before Christmas: The classic poem—stockings, rooftops, and that first magical “reindeer on the roof” moment.
2. Santa’s Surprise Book: A cozy North Pole tale with Santa and Mrs. Claus—candy, kindness, and holiday bustle.
3. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The misfit hero story—Rudolph’s glow becomes exactly what the sleigh team needs.
4. Frosty the Snow Man: A snowman, a hat, and a little winter miracle—short, bright, and kid-friendly.

Four instant December classics—perfect for a vintage holiday nook.