Disney Books

I am 36 years old and I still have this book. My parents got it for me when we went to the Magic Kingdom in the 70's. It is a treasure I will keep always and share with my nieces and nephew. I made the big bad wolfs brownies a lot. I still look at it and use it when I make hard boiled eggs; I can never remember how to make them. I love the memories this book brings to me. I my a true fan of all things Disney. A must have for all fans of the Mouse!!!

Basic recipes with fun Disney characters fill this great cookbook. From Winnie the Pooh French Toast to Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee's Banana Split, this cookbook is great for kids who have 3-4 grade level reading ability. The recipes are great for adults as well.

This was the first, and best, cookbook my mother bought me. I still have my original copy and use it every once in a while. It is the BEST cookbook to use when teaching children how to cook. It's full of useful information for the aspiring cook.

I received this book as a child. The idea was that mom and I could spend time in the kitchen together. Honestly, over a decade later as a college student, I still have it... And I've been known to pull it out on occasion. ;) It gives kitchen safety tips and shows kitchen utinsels.

There are excellent recipes, in the typical categories you see in cookbooks (appetizers, main dishes, desserts, etc). They all have an appeal to kids. They're not all necessarily things that a parent wouldn't know how to make (like grilled cheese), but the idea is to help kids learn, so that's okay in my book. You didn't really expect a souffle recipe, did you? :)

The Disney theme makes it all the more fun! Some recipes include spaghetti (Lady and the Tramp's, of course!), custard, various cupcakes (for the 7 Dwarves), and more.

I have a lot of great memories of sharing this book with my mom and learning about cooking, and I believe that many other people could make these kinds of memories, too. Check it out!

This is a great cookbook that I had when I was younger. It was so interesting to see what my favorite disney cartoons loved to eat.

I'm so happy to share this book with my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. I remember the illustrations and how I enjoyed them when my grandmother read the book to me!

I read this to our son, sadly, after he "out grew" these books, they were passed on. Happily, after searching all over I found these treasures on Amazon and now have a new collection for our beautiful grand daughter to enjoy.

Don't miss out on having a copy of this reissue of the original 1950's version of Walt Disney's Peter Pan. The illustrations are amazing. The color is vibrant. The story is absolutely timeless.

What an excellent book to share with your children!

If Disney has any sense they would completely raid their vaults and start reprinting all of this vintage artwork in bang-up special editions. Animation and illustration today completely lacks so much of what was done in the 1950's and 60's by the Disney studio. The art in this edition of Peter Pan says it all. Yet, all of the art produced in that time period for Golden Press has the same warmth and eye-popping color! Children of today should be exposed and have access to these vintage Disney masterpieces of yesteryear...

How can you go wrong with Peter Pan and Little Golden Books?! My daughter (2 years old) wanted very badly to read her mother's vintage Disney Storybook version of Peter Pan. But we didn't want that 30+ year old book to get messed up, which it would in the hands of a well-meaning but enthusiastic toddler. So I went on a search and found this Little Golden Book that has the identical art and text as the original Disney hardback, but in the inexpensive and toddler friendly Little Golden Book format. Now my daughter can read about Pan, Hook, and Tiger Lillie to her heart's content!

It was so informative and loaded with helpful hints and necessary information to assist in helping plan for SMOOTH SAILING!

Very nice color pictures in this book and good information about shore excursions. I like that this book is small and, although it does have some good information, isn't loaded with details. This makes it nice to use for getting excited about going on your cruise or if you don't have much time to read. After reading it, pass it along to your teen to read.

I recommend this book for anyone who wants some good information quickly or to use with the PassPorter's Field Guide.

As a fan & avid user of the Birnbaum books about Disney theme parks, I was delighted to see this version about the Disney Cruise Line. The book is excellent and has outlined every last detail of the DCL experience.
I am embarking on my 5th cruise on the Magic in October so much of the info was familiar to me. I can highly recommend it to both returning cruisers and first timers alike.
The photos are wonderful and help get you ready for the trip.
The only missing piece, I believe, is a diagram of the ship.
First timers would find that heplful for getting hamiliar with the layout, locating staterooms, restaurants etc before actually boarding.

I have been buying Birnbaum's Walt Disney World for 12 years even though we only go to Disney World every 2-4 years. For months before we go, I highlight everything we want to see and do in Disney. It's also great to go back to my old books to see how much has changed.
I would highly recommend Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line book also.

Only problem with these books is that they are not complete in explaining the Disneyland resort. Plus, they do not give correct negative reports on lines and other problems.

I used the book to plan my family's first trip to Disneyland Resort. Lots of information on :best time to go, where to stay, info on admission options,description of rides/attractions/shopping, etc... it helped me plan what my family really wanted to see and answered all of my questions about Disneyland and California Adventure. There is also info on attractions outside of Anaheim that would be helpful. Very informative without strongly voiced opinions..

Just like mboothby, I also buy this every year at Christmas and have a good read. It helps me remember the time I've spent there with my family, and the descriptions of the attractions are always a blast to read. The information is great (as if I didn't already have it memorized) and completely accurate. Very good insight for an "official" guide. This is highly recommended for anyone planning either their first trip or their 10th.

Every year I buy the new edition of this book and it never disappoints. Always colorful and chock-full of valuable information. It's a wonderful source for an upcoming trip to the Happiest Place On Earth or just to get a sneak peek of what the Disney magicians have up their sleeves for the coming year.

This was a great guide to get me started on my Disney vacation. It provided me with a great lay-out for all the parks, tips on making the best use of time, and guides for deciding where to stay and where to eat. I enjoyed the "Birmbaums Best" monikers on many of the attractions so that I would be clued into the absolute "must see" attractions. Overall, this is a good book for getting started at Disney World, especially if one has never gone to the theme parks in the past.

This is THE BOOK for WDW. It keeps you posted on new rides, the quality and prices of on-property accommodations, and much more. We have a "collection" of them going back to 1998. It's not too large or heavy to take to the park for referrals to activities, eating, shopping etc. A good buy.

I am very pleased with this guide book. I am slightly disappointed because the front of the book discusses the coupons in the back; however, the coupons are for special tours or discounts at restaurants that we will not be visiting. Other than that, I am very pleased with the layout and information provided.

This WDW guide is one of my favorites. Like most WDW Guests, I like to use both Birnbaum's Guide and The Healthy Guide to Walt Disney World 2009: How to Eat Right and Stay Fit in Disney - The NEW Diet, Dining, Food, Fitness and Complete Weight Loss Book whenever my family visits WDW. As the two guides seem to compliment each other very well and instill great insights, information and tips for travelers. The Birnbaum Guide has more detail and theme park info. The Healthy Guide to Disney has more dining, menu and activity tips. If you are planning on visiting WDW in 2009, don't leave home without them.

Don Hahn had an amazing way to get his message across. He told funny stories about his life, discussed interesting things about the world and supplied inspirational motivation by a subtle means (not cramming it down your throat or preaching it).

This book really shows you that caring for your creative soul is just part of the balance of life that we all can't neglect. It not only deepens our talents but provides an introspective look at who you are and what the definition of your self you are trying to hold yourself to.

And even if you don't see or get what I just mentioned, it will give you a few laughs and some good quotes.

Written by one of the animators on Disney's Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, this is a wild and crazy look at the life of creativity. Hahn's joy in living and creating leaps from every page.

But along with the humor, the book is full of solid advice on creativity. He talks about the scariness of taking risks, the frustration that can come when things aren't going right, the downright hard work of making a dream come true, and the amazing thrill when it all happens the way you dreamed it would.

Packed with illustrations from Hahn's life (the dancing corn dogs are from an ad for the refreshment stand at a drive-in), humor, and inspiration, this is an inspirational read in the sense that it will inspire you to get up and get going to something creative. This is a great book!

I found this book a wonderful one to have by the bed and read each night. Some of his stories are hilarious and the wisdom subtle but there for the taking. Five stars in every way.

Don Hahn can write a book just as well as he can produce a movie! This book is quite a joy to read. It's up with the times, great to laugh at, and he writes on a level everyone can understand. If you want something to lighten your day, this book will certainly do just that.

My daughter hates to read but I bought these for her and she read every book cover to cover!

I got these very fast and was extremely pleased with that!! The only thing is the Hannah Montana book was not the one that was shown in the advertisement so it ended up being one my daughter already had. Nonetheless, she loved the other two and gave that one away to a friend for Christmas! Thanks!!

This is an awesome book set. I bought it as a gift for my daughter who is 9 and she loves the books.

I couldnt believe i found the books on Amazon . my daughter had a book fair at school and when she went to buy the "Hannah Montana" books ,they were all sold out . So searching , I can across this set of 4 books , which is a bargain. My daughter not only loves Hannah Montana , but the Cheetah Girls and HS Musical ... she is going to be sooo excited when she gets this in her stocking ..... thanks amazon !!!!

We own all of this series! Started reading them when my daughter was 4 (she just turned 5 now), and they are age appropriate. Not too scary and always a happy ending. One book only takes us about 4-5 nights worth of reading together. The longer ones are good too "Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg" and "Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand", but they are a little bit scarrier than the short books (more appropriate for ages 5-7 I would think).

In my opinion the best part of this story is the glimpse the author gives us of a dark "Event" in the dimly remembered fairyland past. Who is the Great Enemy that attacked the fairies? What was the destructive power that shattered the ancient tree? Where is this Enemy now? Why do they still fear him/her/it? Why is there still a cloud of pixie dust North of Neverland?

Will we find out more in later novels? I hope so.

In this story Tink is working on a compass while Terrence is hanging right over her he accedentally knocks over her first bowl she ever fixed and she gets so angry at him. Later when it is time for stories Terrence usually sits with her and he didn't. That night she went on a daring quest to find something to make it up to him. She meets up with her old friends Peter and the Lost Boys! She returns home safely and learns a lesson.

Focused on the concept of regret, this lovely story involves Tinker Bell and her friend Terence, the sparrow man. Terence has a crush on the fairy, and Tink likes him, too. But one morning when Terence tries to help Tink, he ends up breaking her favorite bowl. She blows up at him and tells him to leave her alone. Stung, he leaves, vowing to never bother Tinker Bell again.

The water fairy Silvermist cheers Terence up by showing him how to water-skate with special lily-pad-skimmer sandals. Tink sees the couple on the water and waves, but Terence keeps his promise and doesn't respond. All day Tink finds herself missing Terence, and feeling lonely, and angry, when she sees him with the other girls.

To win him back, Tink heads north of Never Land to find him a special gift: some rare pixie dust. She travels in a fairy version of a hot-air balloon. Her adventures include encounters with a possum, mermaids and a tiger.

At the end, Tink tells Terence she regrets yelling at him, and the two make up.

Like the other books in this series, "Tink, North of Never Land" is illustrated with dainty watercolors, and the front cover features a portrait of its heroine sprinkled with sparkly fairy dust.

By the way, the reading level of this book is 2.7.

Great Comics! Inspired my youngest to love Scrooge and his nephews as I much as I do!

I first read these stories as a child when they came out in Disney comic books and I've never forgotten them. My friends and I would check out the latest Disney comics to see if the Donald and Scrooge stories were drawn by the "good duck artist" and only buy the comic books if they were. Of course Carl Barks was uncredited, so we never knew the "good duck artist's" name, but his drawings and his humor were unmistakable. Barks was one of the most talented cartoonists of his time, and his stories -- they're really quests, often based on ancient myths -- are always delightful and have stood the test of time. A wonderful gift for any child (or grown-up) who likes good graphic story-telling.

This is great stuff... It's hard to beat these old, classic Carl Barks "Donald Duck" stories for their sheer entertainment value and craftsmanship, and for their family-friendly content. My kid recently expressed an interest in comic books, and I was dismayed to find out how little there is out there for really little kids to read... The old Harvey stuff is no longer on the market (and was way too dumb, anyway) and the superhero books I grew up on are just too violent, even reprints of the older stuff. The comicbook industry has grown up along with its readers, but it unfortunately forgot to leave some room for younger readers to enjoy the medium as well. Thank goodness, then, for these Disney reprints from Gladstone publishers -- if you're looking for kid-friendly comics that won't insult your intelligence, this is one of your best bets. (ReadThatAgain children's book reviews)

It's nice to have these two low price collections of those of Carl Barks duck comics from the 1950s that were adapted into the "Ducktales" cartoon series in the 90s. Carl Barks is one of the greatest comic book creators of all time, he's up there with Will Eisner, Osamu Tezuka, Jack kirby and Hergé. For some strange reason his stuff isn't as well known in the english speaking part of the world as in Scandinavia and Germany - over there he's considered one of the greatest storytellers of the 20th century, and his stories have been as popular with generations of kids as the Harry Potter books are now. Barks wrote and drew 6.000 pages of duck stories, so this is only a small taste of his storytelling talents. The longer adventure strips collected in these books were one of the main influences on the Indiana Jones movies. His shorter 10 page stories set in Duckburg (not included here) are an obvious influence on the humour and storytelling in The Simpsons.

This is great stuff... It's hard to beat these old, classic Carl Barks "Donald Duck" stories for their sheer entertainment value and craftsmanship, and for their family-friendly content. My kid recently expressed an interest in comic books, and I was dismayed to find out how little there is out there for really little kids to read... The old Harvey stuff is no longer on the market (and was way too dumb, anyway) and the superhero books I grew up on are just too violent, even reprints of the older stuff. The comicbook industry has grown up along with its readers, but it unfortunately forgot to leave some room for younger readers to enjoy the medium as well. Thank goodness, then, for these Disney reprints from Gladstone publishers -- if you're looking for kid-friendly comics that won't insult your intelligence, this is one of your best bets. (ReadThatAgain children's book reviews)

Carl Barks did for talking ducks what Herge did for adventurous boy reporters. His Uncle Scrooge stories are fantastic examples of all ages material that is genuinely entertaining for all ages. A must for anyone with eyes.

Great comic! Just as I remember the original stories. Great for jogging childhood memories!

See my review for the first volume -- a wonderful collection by a great graphic storyteller. I hope more of Carl Barks' duck tales will be published in this series.