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When P.L. Travers travels from London to Hollywood in 1961 to finally discuss Walt Disney's desire to bring her beloved character, Mary Poppins to the motion picture screen (a quest he began in the 1940s as a promise to his two daughters), Disney meets a prim, uncompromising sexagenarian not only suspect of the impresario's concept for the film, but a woman struggling with her own past. During her stay in California, Travers' reflects back on her...
4) Disney
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"Disney has been making magic for 100 years and counting! In this title, fact-filled text and crisp photos introduce readers to the history of the iconic brand, from its early years to the present day. Along the way, fun facts add interesting details, and features profile the brand's creator, showcase early box office successes, highlight a famous ride, graph favorite movie sales, and more."--
6) Walt Disney
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"Fans of Disneyland, Disney World, and all things Disney are sure to enjoy learning all about the fascinating founder, Walt Disney. This new biographic reader reveals the interesting, enchanting life of one of the world's most beloved storytellers and entrepreneurs. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers"--
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Walt Disney forever changed the world when he made his animation and entertainment dreams come true. For millions of people, "Disney" and "magic" are inextricably connected. But what was Walt like as a child? He fed his imagination by going to parades and plays, riding pigs around the farmyard, painting and drawing ... but he also worked hard to help support his parents and siblings. Filled with creative energy, this story will inspire readers to...
9) Walt Disney
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Walt Disney in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
10) A kiss goodnight
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Before Walt Disney became a legendary innovator and entertainer, he was a poor farm boy from Marceline, Missouri. Every year, he looked forward to the Fourth of July fireworks, a display that never failed to captivate him. In fact, it was this beloved childhood memory that motivated Walt to send Disneyland visitors home with a fireworks show every evening--the perfect "kiss goodnight." This story not only inspired renowned Disney songwriter Richard...
11) I am Walt Disney
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Profiles the animator, filmmaker, and entertainer, detailing his early life, his beginnings in animated films, the creation of the Disney studios, and the opening of the Disneyland theme park.
12) Walt Disney
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A biography of the man who began his career as an animator and became the creator of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland, and the founder of Disney Studios.
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"Imagine being trapped inside a Disney movie and having to learn about life mostly from animated characters dancing across a screen of color. A fantasy? A nightmare? This is the real-life story of Owen Suskind, the son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind and his wife, Cornelia. An autistic boy who couldn't speak for years, Owen memorized dozens of Disney movies, turned them into a language to express love and loss, kinship, brotherhood....
14) Walt Disney
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Young readers finally have an opportunity to step back from the gigantic, ubiquitous entity of the Disney Company as it exists today and discover the story of the singular, remarkable man who started it all. His biography is the perfect way to tell the story of an artist with the vision, drive, and passion to share his art with the world, a rare, modern success story that is vital to every collection. This volume motivates and inspires young readers...
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"For more than 90 years, Disney has captured imaginations with pioneering entertainment and storytelling for all ages. From Sleeping Beauty to Frozen, Mary Poppins to The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and Disneyland to Tokyo DisneySea, explore the world of Disney in this exciting guide. With amazing, rarely seen art and artifacts from the incredible archives and libraries of The Walt Disney Company, experience the magic of Disney in one beautiful...
16) Walt Disney
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"Walt Disney made history by creating animated characters and movies that are still loved by fans to this day. This book explores Disney's life and groundbreaking achievements. Easy-to-read text and vivid images give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
17) Walt Disney
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The Mi Mini Biografia series are Spanish language biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Walt Disney in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
19) I am Walt Disney
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"A biography of Walt Disney with a focus on his work making dreams come true for himself and for generations of children"--
20) Walt Disney
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Los lectores jóvenes finalmente tienen la oportunidad de alejarse de la entidad gigantesca y omnipresente de la Compañía Disney tal como existe hoy y descubrir la historia del hombre singular y extraordinario que comenzó todo. Su biografía es la manera perfecta de contar la historia de un artista con la visión, el impulso y la pasión de compartir su arte con el mundo, una historia de éxito rara y moderna que es vital para cada colección....
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