Interesting book. Bought it for a Disney class.
931534
Interesting book.  Bought it for a Disney class. I cannot stand Henry Giroux though
2042808
Very interesting book. I showed my students and they all liked it!
3658855
This book was very interesting to students.  It helped them see how much real world situations involve force and motion.
2399420
I was hoping to use this book for some autographs at Disney World so when we read the book we could also see the autograph (not have to repeat autograph in subsequent trips).  It has many more characters (including 2016 & 2017 movies) than the Junior Encyclopedia of Animated Characters.  However, it is missing a few classic Disney characters.  Mary Poppins, I understand because she is a live-action and there are no live-action characters in this book.  However there is also no Tarzan section.  That seems to be the only classic animated Disney movie omitted, not sure if it was an oversight or on purpose.  No Animated Disney Jr. characters such as Jake, Princess Sofia, Doc McStuffins, etc.
Not a ton of room for signatures, but I love the Did You Know sections for the major characters.
Grouped by movie, which is helpful for my littles to visually put characters the together.
Major characters have their own page while supporting characters share pages.
Overall I like it, but it won't serve the purpose I purchased it for.
2587537
So far it's a decent book. I chose it as a book to report on for my theories class. Good pick.
859272
Book was as described and I found it to be very interesting. My niece was at the beginning of one of the stages of development as I was studying this book in class and it was neat to see her go through the stage and have a clear understanding.
3610956
As a teacher I love these types of books. They make a terrific reward for my students when their work is complete. I find that although my students are in 6th grade they are still very interested in all things Disney. This book in particular is picked up at least two or three times a day by different students. Several kids have mastered the simpler drawings, such as the feet and hands for several of the characters, but are struggling with the bodies. Typically they complete their drawings by tracing the image straight from the book. Overall the book is wonderful and serves its purpose in my classroom. If you are looking for a book that gives more specific details about techniques Disney's artists use then this book is not for you. This book is definitely entertaining and will give your student or child a basic understanding of how to create the characters they know and love.
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This book offers a clear and concise introduction to the development of Walt Disney's first full-length animated feature. The book's use of stills, roughs, and concept art vividly illustrate much of the "magic" that goes into making an animated film. Not only that, but the book's incorporation of technical details provides enough "insider information" to appeal to those wanting to know more about the how of animation. In fact, I used the book's section on the multiplane camera to introduce the invention's importance to an introductory class in animation. It worked wonders!
Also nicely developed in the book is how Snow White set the production and narrative standards for the Disney's subsequent films. It's nice to see a coffee table book with substance!
2433785
Really interesting book and easy read. Has a lot of pictures that complement the text. Had it for my embryology class, and very easy to understand... it is almost like a kids book.
2872465
This looked interesting enough, and I agreed to review it as a fast read.  Turley rapidly characterizes her version of Walt Disney, after he wakes from a cryogenic sleep to a world which is drastically different from the one he lived in.  Much of it was about how he would see the entertainment industry in the interim, and I think Turley composed a realistic scenario for the reader.

There is also a climate change message contained in this book, although it isn't preachy or political.  It felt a little like it might have been inserted as an afterthought.  The story would have been just as strong without it.  That's my only criticism.

I'm still giving it five stars, because the character was strong enough to carry the plot (difficult in a short story) and partly because the ending was so unpredictable and yet so very Mr. Disney.

I received a copy for review through a social media review group, and have no other connection with the author.
939189
The book is very good at outlining activities other than Disney.  We have gone to Disney for a number of years and wanted to do something different.  We learned about the John F Kennedy Space Center, the magic show at Wonderworks and Sea World.  Very informative book.
4667183
I will have to agree that I love the stories and illustrations! It is a wonderful coffee table book, especially for a person like me who loves alt-Disney. It is not a book with stories you can lose yourself in. Read a short story before bed and educate yourself on an awesome person in history instead of watching a re-run on TV. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the writing is a little stilted. The author did warn you of this, so I was prepared. I guess I was just hoping for stories I could get lost in. He gives GREAT facts and is very informative so I do LOVE this book. It just isn't a "fairytale" book.
1394523
I'll admit, I'm a Disney-freak and enjoy reading about Disney.  This is a very interesting book.  It shows a very different side of the Disney parks but in a tasteful way.  The author seems to truly like Disney and is very respectful of the parks and their operations.  It is a quick and easy read.
3740026
What a fun read!  I really enjoyed it!  I learned some interesting facts and I can't wait to go back to Disney and look for some of the things mentioned in the book!
3128704
A bit too focused on marijuana and sex, but if you can wade through that it is an interesting read for the Disney fan.  I hadn't realized it would have the characters from Hollow World (which is a much better book), so that was a big plus.  Probably more intended for the 20-something (or younger) crowd, but definitely not a kids' book.
417124
I liked this book quite a bit. The illustrations are fetching and the stories within, that help teach moral and ethical lessons without a religious overtone are well done. However, I find that quite a few of these sorts of lessons are also found in fairy tales and the most good modern children's books.

If you would like to keep away from the gore of some of the older fairy tales and would like to sit down and talk about ethics and what they are without religious overtones, while telling engaging  alagorical stories this is a great book for you and your child/children. I liked it, but don't really think it fills the whole I thought it might. After reading the stories, I figure out we expose him to enough of that in the course of a normal day.

Also, I have a friend who teaches autistic children with various levels of abilities and after reviewing it himself he said it is perfect for his classroom and wants to go out and purchase it himself.
2806253
Was suppose to read this book while I was in school but didnt. I wasn't a good student. But 25 years later I decided to read it because of the new Disney movie being released. Should have read it in school, if I was told what it was about I think Ive would have actually read it. I don't usually read a book through in one seating, but this one had me hooked, its not a long book and I plan on reading the others in the series.