1901-1966

"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 pursue their dreams with vigor"--Provided by the publisher.

"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 and captivating book."--Page 4 of cover.

"From an Idea to Disney is a behind-the-movie-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world's largest entertainment empire"--Provided by publisher.

Charting Walt's progression from farm boy to actor to artist, animator, director, and entertainment celebrity, Walt's own words are presented and contextualized within Doreen Rappaport's signature compelling prose.

"Tells the story of how a young Walt Disney was enchanted by fireworks and how he kept his promise to send all his guests home with a special kiss goodnight"--Amazon.com.

Abigail, Jacob, Zack, and Bo travel back in time to 1928 only to discover that the not yet famous Walt Disney has ideas about quitting.

Presents a comprehensive biography of American film producer, director, screenwriter, and animator Walt Disney that chronicles his childhood, his early achievements in the art of animation, and the technical innovations he pioneered.

Young readers will learn about the life of the man who created Mickey Mouse and many other lovable characters.

An illustrated biography of Walt Disney, covering his childhood, fondness for drawing, and work in various fields before creating the Mickey Mouse character and starting his own company.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to animator Walt Disney.