Disney Books

My 9 year old daughter got this for Christmas. She is a pretty talented artist, but nothing exceptional. She was able to draw the Ratatouille characters on her first try. I actually thought that she traced them because they were so good. These Disney books are great for young artists who want to draw their favorite characters.

This will be short and sweet. I was suprised and pleased at how well this book was put together. Its starts with basics of each character and shows you how it is built up, allowing you to follow easily. all the characters you see on the cover are in the book.

"Learn To Write With Disney Friends" uses Disney and Pixar characters to teach kids how to write both the capital and small case letters of the alphabet. Enhanced with 26 fun animations with sounds, kids can press buttons to see letters and animations, as well as using the provided pen and pad to practice writing the twenty-six letters of the alphabet.

Vacationing at a dude ranch, Sean and Brian Quinn collect evidence that Nightstar, a valuable race-horse, has been stolen and is being held in a haunted abandoned mine.

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We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work....."
[from the book]

What could possibly happen when Donald Duck decides to travel to Ireland and is sure that he will increase his luck by catching a leprechaun? On the jet to Shannon Airport, Donald and his girlfriend, Daisy Duck, meet the affable, redheaded Paddy O'Shea who promptly invites Donald and Daisy to stay with him and his family during their visit to the Emerald Isle. While being the vigilant tourist visiting Bunratty Castle, Slea Head and the Blarney Stone, Donald is convinced that he is seeing leprechauns everywhere! Finally, on arrival back in the United States, Donald discovers the deception of leprechauns. Kids will love this interesting and brightly-illustrated story of Ireland and its people. There is also a four-page section at the end of the book called "Did you know?" that touches on subjects that have been mentioned in the story such as leprechauns, horse racing, shamrocks, and the Blarney Stone.

I saw this book and just had to buy it for a friend of minewith a young child who loves Winnie-the-Pooh. I liked it so much thatI read through most of the book myself! There are many illustrations that are classic Pooh and his friends, plus excerpts from the Pooh stories as well as lyrics from Pooh songs. But the best aspect is that each segment ends with a little "thought" that serves as a lesson to be learned from the character's adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. Perfect for bedtime stories or to teach young children to read. For Winnie-the-Pooh fans, this is a must to add to your collection!

When families visit Disney World, their attention is focused on the majesty of Cinderella's castle, the cultural experiences available at EPCOT Center, and the kids' eager dash to hug Mickey Mouse as he walks down the Magic Kingdom's Main Street, USA. Guests can forget that Disney World is an intricate corporation employing thousands of people who must pay attention to every detail of the park's operation. Without fanatical focus on customer satisfaction and an organized business model, Disney World could not be the fantasy destination for millions of tourists every year. In his new book, Lessons from the Mouse, Dennis Snow shares his experiences as a former Disney cast member, trainer, and manager. Along the way, he provides readers with wonderful advice that can be applied to any business or organization.

Snow develops each chapter of his book to serve perfectly as a step-by-step guide to improving customer service. Each lesson presented by the author begins with a memorable heading, my favorite being Lesson #3 "What Time is the Three O'Clock Parade? is Not a Stupid Question." (Read the lesson and you will learn that the questioner really wants to know when a parade will reach his particular vantage point.) Snow then dives right into specific examples from personal employment experiences at Disney World. In one chapter, the introductory story may be the way in which Snow delicately shared the bad news that Space Mountain was closed for repairs while another lesson may begin with the reminder he received from a guest to smile when doing his job. Snow also makes a point to take the lesson of each chapter and extend it beyond its Walt Disney World roots. Through the clear layout of bulleted points, Snow shares how his lessons can be applied to airlines, hospitals, sandwich shops and collection agencies. Finally, Snow ends each lesson with a distinct set of questions which members of any organization can discuss in order to apply the key points of the chapter to their specific needs.

Snow has an engaging and conversational tone to his writing. I easily can picture him leading a discussion in an auditorium filled with professionals. Therefore, I was not surprised to learn that Snow maintains a schedule of over one hundred speaking engagements every year. Readers will quickly sense the passion that Snow has for superior customer service and the effect that it can have on the success for any organization. As someone who often laments the lack of common courtesy amongst one another in public settings and the seemingly increasing absence of work ethic in our service industry, I found myself nodding in agreement with each piece of advice made in this book. The lessons should be common-sense essentials for a successful business but, as the author indicates through his examples, a basic discussion of these customer service details is long overdue in both boardrooms and break rooms.

Prospective readers should not be turned off by an assumption that Lessons from the Mouse is simply yet another self-help training manual for those in the business world. While the lessons are undoubtedly important to prospective corporate leaders, Snow's approachable style keeps the context engaging and relevant for any reader. I found myself relating to many scenarios described, if only from the perspective of a customer. Haven't we all gotten frustrated when a cashier cannot be bothered to stop her personal conversation while ringing up your groceries or when we cannot place our trash in a fast food restaurant's bins because they are already overflowing? If you have left the house and interacted with a fellow human who is somehow employed in a service capacity, you will be able to relate to this book. And, perhaps you will be challenged to think about how your own attitude may be affecting the quality of your outcomes.

What can you learn from a mouse? When that mouse has been delighting and entertaining hundreds of millions of people for decades, it turns out there is plenty to learn. Readers of any professional background will appreciate and enjoy the advice dispensed by Dennis Snow in Lessons from the Mouse. As a consumer, after reading this book I immediately took notice of the level of customer service I received from local businesses and recognized its impact on my overall satisfaction. Concerning my own work, I am now consciously striving to apply every lesson to my communication with clients. I am confident that each reader will find unique ways to use Lessons from a Mouse in their own lives. Whether you are a physician or a mechanic or a cotton candy vendor at Disney World, Mr. Snow's book is filled with relevant material and should be a must-read for employees and leaders in any field.

This is an adorable coloring/activity book full of picnic scenes, with a handle so the book can be carried. The back cover has a special texture so a child can draw what they would take along on a picnic, and then wipe it off with a tissue. The book has coloring pages (with all the Winnie the Pooh characters), connect-the-dots, hidden picture color charts, pages to decorate, mazes, and other activities (such as "How many friends can you help Piglet find?"). A lot of entertainment for such a little price! Well worth it!

Very good kid's game, enjoyed it very much as a child. Really good game for a lion king fan and someone who wants to explore more of lion king. I know i played this game for years, keeps young ones very entertained.