Mickey's Christmas Carol

by Walt Disney Company

Τι συμβαίνει άραγε και η παγωμένη καρδιά του φιλοχρήματου Εμπενίζερ Σκρουτζ μαλακώνει, πλημμυρίζοντας τελικά από αγάπη και μεγαλοψυχία;
Γυρίστε σελίδα και απολαύστε την κλασική κι αγαπημένη ιστορία για το αληθινό νόημα των Χριστουγέννων.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens, Holiday, Fiction, Classics, Animals

96 pages, Hardcover

First published November 17, 2010

About the author

Note: The decision was made to consolidate all Disney publications under the name Walt Disney Company. This profile is for Walt Disney, the characters he created, and the company he founded. Any questions, please ask in the Librarian's Group.

Walter Elias “Walt” Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist. Disney is famous for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. As the co-founder (with his brother Roy O. Disney) of Walt Disney Productions, Disney became one of the best-known motion picture producers in the world. The corporation he co-founded, now known as The Walt Disney Company, today has annual revenues of approximately U.S. $35 billion.

Disney is particularly noted for being a film producer and a popular showman, as well as an innovator in animation and theme park design. He and his staff created some of the world's most famous fictional characters including Mickey Mouse, a character for which Disney himself was the original voice. He has been awarded four honorary Academy Awards and has won twenty-two competitive Academy Awards out of fifty-nine nominations, including a record four in one year, giving him more awards and nominations than any other individual. He also won seven Emmy Awards. He is the namesake for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in the United States, as well as the international resorts Tokyo Disney, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland Hong Kong.

Disney died of lung cancer in Burbank, California, on December 15, 1966. The following year, construction began on Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. His brother Roy Disney inaugurated the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) (commonly referred to as Disney) is the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, the company was reincorporated as Walt Disney Productions in 1929. Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and travel. Taking on its current name in 1986, The Walt Disney Company expanded its existing operations and also started divisions focused upon theatre, radio, publishing, and online media. In addition, it has created new divisions of the company in order to market more mature content than it typically associates with its flagship family-oriented brands.

The company is best known for the products of its film studio, the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, today one of the largest and best-known studios in Hollywood. Disney also owns and operates the ABC broadcast television network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, and ABC Family; publishing, merchandising, and theatre divisions; and owns and licenses 11 theme parks around the world. On January 23, 2006, it was announced that Disney would purchase Pixar in an all-stock transaction worth $7.4 billion. The deal was finalized on May 5. On December 31, 2009, Disney Company acquired the Marvel Entertainment, Inc. for $4.24 billion. The company has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since May 6, 1991. An early and well-known cartoon creation of the company, Mickey Mouse, is the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.

--from Wikipedia

Reviews

[Poppyflowerjj · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, dear friends, let the magic of Walt Disney's "The Christmas Carol" fill your hearts with joy, as Mickey Mouse and his pals embark on a festive journey that will undoubtedly become a cherished part of your holiday traditions. May this Disney-infused tale warm your hearts and wrap you in the spirit of Christmas like a cozy, festive blanket!

[La Coccinelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've never really understood why this is called Mickey's Christmas Carol, since Mickey Mouse plays Bob Cratchit... and it's not really his story.

In any case, this is an accessible version of the Dickens classic, shortened and secularized and made more palatable for kids. (Although, I did find the implication that Scrooge's chains would be there no matter what he did--just perhaps not as heavy as Marley's--a little weird. Was that in the original? What motive did that give Scrooge to change if he was screwed no matter what he did?)

The illustrations here are really nice. If you like Disney-style pictures, then you'll find plenty to like here.

Overall, this is one of the stronger Christmas picture books I've read this year. It brings back memories from my own childhood (we saw the movie this book is based on many times).

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Published some time ago but worth looking out for. My children and grandchildren loved this book. Recommended.

[Stephanie ((Strazzybooks)) · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites and the ebook has photos from the movie. 💚🎄

[Margret · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book I read to my baby boy. I will never forget his smile. Cute and enjoyable.

[Jay Gabler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this to kids, you pray they don’t stop and ask you to explain what “he foreclosed on her mortgage” means.

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really great version of “a Christmas Carol”! I love how Scrooge changes in the end and the message is so wonderful. I also loved the characters and it was very great!

[Sam Chamblin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is adorable. It tells the story of a Christmas carol but makes it easier for little ones to understand. Declan laughed as I did the voices of Scrooge Mcduck

[Audrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is Walt Disney's version of "The Christmas Carol." It gives children an introduction of the classic. It is beautifully decorated using Mickey Mouse and his friends as the characters in the story.

[Joey Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A retelling of the classic A Christmas Carol using Mickey and Friend’s characters to tell the story. One man Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas with a humbug, but as spirits visit him one Christmas Eve night, he learns the errors of his ways and vows to be better.

I’ve seen the movie of this story, but it’s still really cute seeing which scenes made the book. It’s a cute little read great for sharing a Christmas Carol story with young ones, but in a cheerier and condensed version. It’s a really adorable read and really fitting for over the holiday season.

(Not the version if the book I read, but can’t find the one I read)

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Disney retelling of 'A Christmas Carol' with Disney characters in the place of story characters. A good way for kids to get an intro into the Dicken's story.
Funny moment-When Scrooge's nephew Fred (Donald) invites him over for dinner....he says they are eating goose...GOOSE. They are DUCKS! weird. and an unnecessary piece in the story, just invite him for dinner.
Given to godchild.

[mlact]

CHRISTMAS CAROL SPEEDRUN!
obviously very sweet. the disney animated Christmas carol has a lot of strange timeline inconsistencies (why do the nephews exist before donald???), but i'll always be thankful that it gave us duck ebenezer scrooge -- then scrooge mcduck in ducktales :)

[James Greening · Rating 2 out of 5]

Though I know Little Golden Book's are meant to be quick reads for children, this one is a little too quick and really glances over the story in such short time that it would discourage me from reading the actual story as a child.

[Elizabeth Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved watching Mickey's Christmas Carol as a girl, so I love(d) seeing that movie illustrated so well in this book.

[Erik · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first multi-session book we my kid and I (3yo) read!

[Bash · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this once when I was 5 or 6 and literally never touched it again until today because it scared me so much 😅

[Margaret MacPherson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it wasn't something to "run home to" but made the story more geared towards children. It follows the original tale closely only changing details to avoid the rather darkness of the original piece. It's not terrible but rather just a book that's nice to have around during the holiday season. It may be used for an introduction to how one book can be spun into a variety of ways all with the same theme but all be very different but I would just keep it as a fun read around the holidays season during choice reading time.

[Ranee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this version

[Ranette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice retelling of various stories by Mickey.

[Jean Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children and I read this together many years ago and we all liked it a lot.

[Isabella · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final push to this year's book count aided by my cheeky nieces who extend their bedtime by reading a little stack each night. "Aunt Izzy even did all the voices!"

[Lori Partin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic reimagining of a great story, always loved these books!

[Gladimore · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just another retelling.

[Jenna Montgomery · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disneyfied version of the classic. Scrooge gets his Christmas ghost visitors

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good abridged version, of the 'Christmas Carol'.

[Melly Gem]

Cute little Disney version of the Christmas Carol 🎄🥰

[James Greening · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and classic re-telling of the Christmas Carol, with all of the staple Disney characters...definitely makes it a nostalgic Christmas.

[Saara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could've been a bit longer at the end, but the gist of it was there.

[Stacy Renee (LazyDayLit) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children's Picture Books

Overdrive read-along

One of my favorite A Christmas Carol retellings! Mickey Mouse makes it so memorable!

Read with my 8yo.

[Savannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute and short! It would be good for little ones with short attention spans that love Christmas and Mickey! :)