Disney's 101 Dalmatians

by Walt Disney Company

When the Dearly's dalmatians have their first litter of puppies-fifteen in all-everyone is delighted. But their joy is shattered when the pups are kidnapped! The humans don't have a clue as to who the culprit is, but the trail of the fur-loving Cruella de Vil, who will stop at nothing to have a Dalmatian fur coat!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Animals, Classics, Dogs, Fantasy

93 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

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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.

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Reviews

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the favourites on my bookshelf for the children when they visit. Recommended.

[Shirley Revill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved by children of all ages.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I attended a lecture on the art of Little Golden Books, and found this delightful version of a childhood favorite available for sale. It is, of course, a highly condensed version of Dodie Smith's The Hundred and One Dalmatians, with delightful illustrations reminiscent of the beloved Disney movie.

We see Pongo and Perdita, with the help of their animal friends, rescue not just their own puppies but many, many more from the clutches of Cruella deVil and her henchmen.

Sweet little book.

[Tyler Steinback · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the story "101 Dalmatians" Cruella De Vil went to Roger and Anita's house to buy their little puppies. Roger and Anita didn't want to sell them. Cruella De Vil got very angry, and hired two men to steal the puppies. I liked this book because Pongo and Perdita didn't give up when their puppies were stolen. I would recommend this book to kids that are learning to read, because it is an easy read and a fun story.

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why is Cruella selling the puppies to a circus?

[~☆~Autumn]

Read long ago as a child and then for my son.

[Linda Klinedinst · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have my very own Physical Hard Back Book of this - the same exact copy of this. I love this story. It is so cute and so adorable. The Illustrations in this book is so awesome.

I never got to read this as a child so I finally got around to reading this one. I love this beautiful story.

I give this book 5/5 Stars.

Happy Reading :)

[Tyler Piers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think we can all agree we know a Cruella de Vil. There is a version of that in North Las Vegas only this version steals vehicles. Unfortunately due to the fact that Northies normally only drive clunkers that have been in hit and run accidents that is what she collects. But hey who am I to judge? I just wouldn’t be taking rust buckets to the chop shop. Stay Safe!!!

[Montserrat Esteban · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libro que nos recuerda mucho a la película y nos hace disfrutar

[Martein Joaquim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evergreen movie

[Alayna Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my comfort stories as a kid that I can read to the next generation! Love the love of animals this passes on

[Julia Buszyk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bardzo mi się podobała, przypomina mi dzieciństwo, gdy oglądałam tą bajkę jakieś milion razy. Miło było do tego wrócić.

[Kat Ice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disney = Life!! love this

[Robert Bone · Rating 5 out of 5]

A British Book in every sense of the world, this story of companionship and support helps me see not only Dogs in a new light, also Britain in the 1950's. So many ideas I have never even heard of, yet this incredible journey with so many lovable Cadpig from the old Army Dog to the Roly-Poly makes me feel that this could be a series of smaller books, yet I'm so glad they didn't. Beautiful illustrations bring the book together, and I would recommend anyone to read it.

[DivaDiane SM · Rating 3 out of 5]

We got this from the library. My son has a much longer version in Italian, which is a little to difficult for me to translate, so I thought this would be a good substitute. It's very abridged, but it's meant to be for beginning readers. The illustrations are what you'd expect from a Disney Production.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tässä paksummassa kuvakirjassa kerrottiin elokuvan tapahtumat pilkun tarkasti. Aukeaman kokoiset kuvitukset olivat toteutettu hyvin ja ilmensivät piirroselokuvan tyyliä; aukeamilla oli muutama virke luettavana ja tarina pysyi hyvin koossa. Liiallista lyhentelemistä oli vältetty, kirja oli selvästi tarkoitettu luettavaksi jo isompien lasten kanssa.

[Slezadav · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pěkná dětská knížka s velkými a krásnými ilustracemi. Textu tam moc není, ale čtení na pár večerů je to pěkné. Z dnešního hlediska už jsou tam některé věci trochu retro (uhlířský vůz apod.)
Škoda nesouladu v překladu knížky a filmu. Zejména jiná jména postav děti trochu mátly.
I přesto se nám kniha líbila a považuji ji za nadprůměrnou.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did so enjoy the 101 Dalmatians when I was younger, mostly because it was a dog story. This book has the same art work/drawings as the movie. It was nice to read to my son, but not a favorite by any means. More nostalgia than anything for me.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Juonelliset suoristukset tapahtuivat tässä kirjassa hieman hassusti; kirjassa unohdettiin kokonaan mainita miksi Cruella de Vil tahtoi dalmatialaispennut tappaa! Oliko tässä joku käännösvirhe vai eikö nykylapset siedä sitä tosiasiaa, että koirien turkeista/nahoista tahdottiin tehdä takki?

[The Celtic Rebel (Richard) · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the classic children's favorites based on the original book and the Disney movie. Loved it as a child, loved reading it to my children and now my grandsons. Great characterizations and great illustrations make it so enjoyable.

[Kaethe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't even discover Dodie Smith until my twenties. But I loved this movie and book as a kid.

[Jasmine from How Useful It Is · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. My 3 year old loves it and often ask me to read for him at bedtime. I like reading it too.

[Waverly Nyx · Rating 1 out of 5]

3.2*/5*

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book isn't anything amazing, but it's pretty good as far as movie retellings go. It remains fairly faithful to the movie even as it heavily condenses the story.

The artwork almost looks like screencaps from the movie (other than the occasional wonkiness), but the book has two credited illustrators, and so they did an excellent job at capturing the look of the movie's animation.

There's just one line that bothers me, and that's when Sergeant Tibbs first talks with the puppies. Out of all the stolen puppies the author could have picked to answer Tibbs, it was Lucky. I haven't watched the movie in awhile but Lucky is glued to the TV (and even in the artwork, he's at the very front). There is NO way Lucky would have been the one to answer Tibbs. (Which, I know it was one of the bought puppies in the first place, but...)

Other than that issue, though, this retelling did a pretty good job at condensing the story while still keeping it interesting. The art can be a little wonky in a few places, but it mostly matches the movie well. While I'm not a huge fan of picture book retellings, I did want at least one for this movie, and I think it's the best one I've read thus far. Unless another one really catches my eye, my search is over.

[Andrea Gonzalez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pongo and Perdita’s pups are stolen by Cruella de Vil. I think the plot was very predictable plus it doesn’t help that this is a Walt Disney interpretation of the book. However, it was nice to see how the suspense is being built in the book. The illustrations I felt had a lot more to say about what was going on in the book than the writing itself. There were instances in the book that demonstrated very well how the characters were feeling. The bright colors really fit in with the bright, optimistic and happy tone that Disney is very well known for. I think the book could be used in the classroom for students who are beginning readers. The combination of the illustrations and the writing can help students understand what is going on in the story. Besides my opinion about the plot being predictable I ended up liking the book.

[Opie890733 · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's what it says on the cover (for the most part), a children's adaptation of a children's movie. Generally faithful, but the low rating are for some very weird changes:

1. Pongo and Perdy have 10 puppies [Odd, simple oversight]
2. Cruella apparently doesn't know Roger and Anita (who are unnamed) and just stumbles upon them and their [Odd, but justifiable as part of the adaptation]
3. Cruella wants to sell the puppies to the circus [What!? Then why horde them all? And what was wrong with the fur coat storyline?]
4. When they disguise themselves as black labs, Pongo does not and is shown walking right by Cruella. This was something my 6 year old caught on his own.

This was an old edition of the book and maybe its updated, but for the edition I read, woof!

[Irish Blue Eyes · Rating 3 out of 5]

The narrative of 101 Dalmatians revolves around two pet Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, whose 15 puppies are abducted by the nefarious and fur-obsessed Cruella De Vil, who intends to use them for a spotted fur coat. This prompts Pongo, Perdita, and a coalition of other dogs to embark on a mission to rescue the puppies from her grasp, ultimately resulting in the addition of 99 more puppies to their family, culminating in a total of 101 dogs. Their human owners subsequently purchase a spacious country home to accommodate them all. The primary themes conveyed in One Hundred and One Dalmatians emphasize the significance of taking initiative in life and highlight the enhanced achievements that can be realized through teamwork and collaboration.

[Christy Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was storming and I was tired but wanted to read some more so I picked this. Never read or saw the movie of this cause not big on Disney movies for most part especially cartoons. I have it a chance and was an ok didn't like Cruella at all.

Cruella stole the puppies to make a coat but thinks to some animal friends and their parents the puppies made it home safe. The 15 original plus more to equal 101 altogether.

Favorite part Cruella going over the hill.

[Ly Casnocha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this publication seemed quite interesting with an appealing plot. The story was well built, while the characters attracted the audience throughout their behavior and conversations. The images were well-presented at the same time, this further improved the appeal of the work to the audience.
The content is quite fascinating and memorable. Overall, this seemed to be a worthwhile publication for me.

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are parts to the written story that are changed from the cartoon/movie versions that I had forgotten. For example, I didn't remember Pepper (a puppy) but did remember Lucky (another puppy). Somewhere along the way, Cruella's desire for dalmatian fur was emphasized more than it was in this book. I did like the part where they rolled in coal dust to become labradors rather than dalmatians--though whoever had to give them baths (Nanny most likely) probably wasn't as thrilled.