A Friend for Merida

by Irene Trimble

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set things right, Merida embarks on a perilous quest and discovers the meaning of true bravery. Children ages 3-7 will love this full-color Pictureback storybook that retells a key scene from the new film.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Horses, Animals, Fiction

24 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2012

Reviews

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Merida and Angus, a love story.

Disney princess special. Suitable for all ages. Good color artwork, some clipping around the edges. Double tap the text to read it. The story of Merida and Angus, a love story between a girl and her horse.

[Edgar Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Editing!

Great story to read the kiddo, but some pages have words cutoff or broken between lines. Seems they just needed to get something on the market without proofing it.

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love this movie, so so much. great coloring ...such a fun read. great illustrations.

[Gabriella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book #173 in my Disney Golden Book collection.

[R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very simple story about Merida and Angus going on an adventure and how they need to trust each other. Rather impressive Merida doesn't fall off in all that panic.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

We like that Merida is brave and active.

[Ember Moto · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet short story set in the world of Brave. Young readers will enjoy this story about Merida and Angus.

[Holly Letson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Friendship is amazing. Working together always helps.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Synopsis: "Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set things right, Merida embarks on a perilous quest and discovers the meaning of true bravery. Children ages 3-7 will love this full-color Pictureback storybook that retells a key scene from the new film."

My Review: I really enjoyed this book but Munchkin didn't really like it. The pages were nice and thick for rough little hands. The images were bright with familiar characters from the Brave movie. I like the story and the message of trusting each other. It just didn't attract or keep munchkin's attention, maybe because he hasn't seen the movie a lot so isn't as familiar with the characters, or maybe because it is geared more toward little girls. I can tell you I would have worn this book out as a kid.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't seen the movie Brave, even though we own it, because it scared my son two years ago and now he won't watch it. So I don't know how this book measures up to the movie. The book, however, is charming, with its simple, sweet story, and its Mary Blair inspired artwork.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tämä kirja on luettu iltasaduksi (ja muuten vain) lukemattomia kertoja perheen prinsessa- & heppafanille. Tarinassa käsitellään sopivassa määrin pelkoja ja niiden voittamista. Mielestäni kirja rohkaisee juuri oikealla tavalla lasta kokeilemaan ja voittamaan mahdolliset pelkonsa.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book, lovely artwork.