Покахонтас

by Walt Disney Company, Дисни, Харалампи Аничкин (Translator)

Pocahontas lives in the forest with Meeko who is always hungry, Flit and Percy who likes to chase Meeko and Grandmother Willow who takes care of them all.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Short Stories, Fairy Tales

95 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

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

[Manny · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hey kids, here's a great new game to play over the weekend! All you have to do is match each topical figure to the right cartoon character, then complete the sentence at the bottom in 25 words or less to win free lifetime membership of the GOP or a fabulous puppy-skin coat! Hours of fun!

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TOPICAL FIGURES


Elizabeth Warren


Barack Obama


Donald Trump


Judge Curiel

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CARTOON CHARACTERS


Pocahontas


Tiana


Cruella


Speedy Gonzago [Is this right? Ed]

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NOW COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR OWN WORDS:

Donald Trump is not a racist asshole because _______

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

After watching the animated film in 1995, the love aspect of the story stayed with me for a long time that I started imagining—believing, actually—that I was Pocahontas-incarnate. I was fourteen then: young, full of dreams and wild imaginings, had the naivety of a sheltered youth, and head over heels in love with a boy from high school who I considered to be my John Smith (although he had never even spoken a single word to me!). There was no regression, no psychic consultation to look into that sudden conjecture... no anything—just the bizarre feeling of seemingly being hurled back to the year 1607 while glued to the movie screen, and the thought that it seemed more than just a coincidence that my John Smith, like his 17th-century counterpart, had to go away at one point, too (well... he was actually kicked out of school and had to leave the country, although back then I seriously thought of it as something predestined). So, as Pocahontas waved goodbye to Susan Constant I was also waving goodbye to the first airplane that passed our village, and as she waited for him to come back and have their love rekindled, I was also hoping to meet my own John Smith with more luck the next time around.

Then one day at the school library, I happened to read Pocahontas’s biography and learned that there is no historical credence whatsoever to the epic love story purported by the Disney movie, and that the last-minute effort of Pocahontas to save the life of John Smith (which the movie has highlighted in full glory) has always been considered dubious by historians and scholars. Just like that, all of my infantile musings and dreams were mercilessly torn to bits. Not entirely Walt Disney’s fault, really, but at fourteen, I was gullible and ignorant and too much of a daydreamer to ever understand the machinations of the world.

P.S. I never saw John Smith again. I graduated from high school soon after he left, and in college ruminated upon the more serious and militant issues of the world. I stopped believing in reincarnation and predetermined fates, too, eventually. But from time to time, I remember this crazy phase in high school and try not to die of embarrassment. :)

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children loved the book and the film. Recommended.

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 en realidad.

«Prefiero morir mañana a vivir mil años sin haberte conocido.»
John Smith.
🌈🦝🧭🌈🌬️🍃🌳🌈🏞️🌽🌈

🌈 Desde niña conozco la historia de Pocahontas y me encanta, es más, mi primera muñeca Barbie fue Barbie Pocahontas. Pero no fue hasta hace poco que me replantee a ver cuál era mi Princesa Disney favorita, gana Bella, pero Pocahontas está de segunda, dentro de mi top 3.

🌈 Adoro a Pocahontas... Aunque siempre que vuelvo a la historia me queda un sabor agridulce y me gusta... Me siento libre, y casi puedo escuchar como ella la voz del viento, los árboles, la tierra...

🌈 Esta historia, con todos sus personajes siempre viven dentro de mí.

[Canette Arille · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fairy tale of my childhood. The Indian princess was one of my favorite female Disney characters. True love, friendship and adventure. Beautiful scenery. The fighting between good and evil

[ᗩᗰIᖇᗩ ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ · Rating 2 out of 5]

تدور احداث الفيلم حول "بوكاهنتس" ابنه زعيم قبيلة "بواهات"، والتي كان مقدراً لها ان تتزوج من محارب شجاع يُدعي "كوكوم"، ولكن "بوكاهنتس" تعتقد أنه إنسان لا يلائم شخصيتها وتتوالي احداث كثيرة حين ذاك عندما يتم الهجوم علي القبيله

- مش وحش بس مش ممتع اكتر حاجه 🤷🏻‍♀️

[beadesireb Beatriz · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Julia Jasztal · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Mommy's review from 3/30/12)


I have no clue if this is actually the book sitting in my hands. I can't find the cover on here and the book has no ISBN of course. Normally I would say to hell with it and just not add it but my OCD is flaring up.
Julia brought this home from her school library this week. This is actually the first time she's veered off the path of her "normal" reading subjects. I was surprised when I saw this but at the same time happy that she's branching out on her own.
Pocahontas was never my favorite story or princess. Julia liked it well enough but I doubt she'll pick up any other Pocahontas books in the near future. It was okay but unless your a hardcore Pocahontas fan I'd give it a pass.(less)

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Toivoisin, että Disney teetättäisi uudet painokset näistä vanhoista Satuklassikot-sarjan osista! Pocahontas oli yksi oman lapsuuteni suosikeista ja muistin edelleen kirjan kerronnan ulkoa. Tämä kertoo varmasti sen, että omat vanhempani joutuivat lukemaan minulle tämän kirjan moneen otteeseen...

[Lauren Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

This classic love story is very well portrayed in relation to the film we all know and love. The book was written very well, capturing the main points and illustrating the text in a pleasing way. A very fun read to remind you of an old classic.

[Cristina Di Matteo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un racconto colorato e avventuroso che celebra il dialogo, il coraggio e il rispetto per la natura. L’adattamento Disney di Pocahontas unisce dolcezza e pathos, offrendo una storia semplice ma ricca di emozione, capace di incantare lettori piccoli e grandi.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful movie-to-book version of Pochontas. The picture straight from the movie, and it doesn't really lose anything but the singing.

[Miguel Vega · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.0/5. I liked this and just thought it was okay; children will like it simply because of the movie and because of the art. I was filled with nostalgia reading this.

[Ibrieal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is based off of a old tale and was remade by Disney. I like this book because it's a classic and important for students to know.

[Irish Blue Eyes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Princess Pocahontas encounters the proud yet kind-hearted Captain John Smith, who arrives with settlers in search of gold in Virginia. Her animal companions, Meeko the raccoon and Flit the hummingbird, accompany her. Pocahontas enlightens Smith about the spirit of the land, the essence of nature, and the peaceful traditions of her people, while Smith gains insights into humility and respect, coming to understand that his culture is not inherently superior. The greed of the settlers incites conflict. Pocahontas courageously protects Smith from execution at the hands of her father, Chief Powhatan, persuading both parties to pursue peace through mutual understanding. Themes of nature, conservation, respect for diverse cultures, overcoming prejudice, genuine love, and the struggle between humanity and nature emerge. She is depicted as a young Powhatan girl during the Jamestown settlement, rather than a teenage princess.
Her interactions with Smith were likely diplomatic; she served as a translator and was tasked with negotiation, rather than being portrayed as a romantic interest.
The well-known rescue narrative is contested; it is believed that Powhatan likely conducted a ritual adoption to assert his authority over Smith. Later, she was abducted, converted to Christianity, married tobacco planter John Rolfe, bore a son, and traveled to England, where she passed away at a young age. Disney's adaptation simplifies the intricate realities of colonization, presenting a 'white savior' narrative while neglecting the profound consequences for Native Americans, yet it receives acclaim for its animation and music, despite criticism for historical inaccuracies and perpetuating harmful stereotypes. The story contrasts the harmonious, nature-centric Powhatan lifestyle with the exploitative, gold-seeking English approach. Smith's transformation from arrogance to humility imparts valuable lessons about perceiving the world through diverse perspectives. It advocates for humility, cross-cultural education, and environmental stewardship. Ultimately, the storybook presents a simplified, romanticized account with uplifting themes, while the authentic history of Pocahontas reveals a more intricate individual navigating significant cultural and political upheavals during the early colonial period in America.

[Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just wanted to say I remembered that I read this book only just recently while I was doing some business for wherever reason but the memory isn’t so pleasant. This is no way about the book whatsoever, so if you’re lookin for a legit review just pass on. Right, so I read this in Kindergarten or Day care I don’t know I was 5 and at this age I was a full time feral animal basically but during bring your favorite book to read to the class day I brought this book and Mrs asshole Noris says the book was too long and it has a kissing scene in it and I got made fun of and the class laughed at me for liking a girl book. If i could go back in time I’d start throwing hands granted i was the same age. Obviously I don’t condone beating kids. So anyways afterwards I bring a kids book about BLACK HOLES THE NEXT WEEK AND SHE TOLD ME THEY DIDNT EXISTS AND IM MAKING SHIT UP. Well guess WHO FLEW INTO A BLACKHOLE AND SAVED HUMANITY, mofockin MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY. WELL I FUCKING HOPE SHE SAW THAT MOVIE BECAUSE LETS BE REAL SHE AINT READING STEPHEN HAWKING BOOKS.

5/5 Stars legit book that taught me there’s more to life than playing as a dog that has to die during recess everyday. Just have to be white and marry native woman. Honestly that’s not what I really took from the book, I’m like pro Native American stuff now. Well I also don’t want to be a hippie so I still like support corporation etc, etc I’m like more moderate if anything. Well this is getting out of hand. Anyways fun book to reflect on.

[Kiki_chieuse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Encore un conte que j'adore. Issu d’une histoire vraie, il est représentatif de tant de choses.

Abordant le thème de la colonisation, il met aussi en avant la différence entre fait et point de vue. Les sujets latents sont forts. La volonté d'assimiler autrui à son propre mode de vie sans s'intéresser à la culture d'en face face au réflexe de voir l'étranger comme un ennemi, de vouloir protéger les siens. L'avidité est plus dangereuse que la peur de l'inconnu. La première ne peut être raisonnée.

Deux antagonistes peuvent discuter et apprendre l'un de l'autre. Une communauté face à une autre c'est différent. La force du collectif devient une faiblesse dans ce cas.

Le capitaine, John Smith, a le courage et la curiosité de l’explorateur cliché, plein de bonne volonté. Quant au Gouverneur, c'est l'archétype du colonisateur cherchant richesse sur de nouvelles terres. A l'opposé de la beauté du rapport à la nature de Pocahontas et des siens.

J’ai toujours envie de grand air après m’être plongée dans cette histoire.

[Fani Mar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es bonito, cursi, corto y para niños. Yo solo lo leí tratando de completar mi reto de este año porque voy bien retrasada. Pero me gustó porque es la etapa de Disney sin ideología de género y sin mensajes subliminales.

Es una trama sencilla, con un argumento fácil pero atractivo, por el lenguaje apropiado para la edad y las dosis de amor correctas a los valores cristianos. Violencia tiene pero no explícita, y eso se agradece, porque históricamente la lucha territorial entre razas y las guerras, son parte de este mundo, asi que no podemos esconder esa verdad de los niños. Por supuesto que la maldad del ser humano viene matizada asi que yo diría que es un libro para niños de 8 años en adelante, que lo pueden asimilar bastante bien como el mío.

[Sukriti · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Pocahontas" by Walt Disney Company is a captivating hardcover book that tells the story of a brave and curious Native American woman. She meets John Smith, an explorer from England, and they share adventures that teach both of them about respect, understanding, and love. This book brings the famous Disney movie to life with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-follow text. It highlights important themes such as friendship across cultures, courage, and the importance of protecting the environment. Perfect for young readers, "Pocahontas" offers a blend of history and fantasy, making it an engaging read that encourages readers to believe in the power of harmony and peace.

[Sidney McQuade · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so good! Everytime I read it, it just gets better and better. Although it is 96 pages, it just captures you in by the illustrations that are so similar to the movie and by the story line. The illustrations are so full of color and life and the story just goes right along with them. Definitely a book I will always have, and one I will read to my children or students!

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stupendous love story. The illustration is so accurate with the movie, full of colour, and make the book to be more interesting. Though it's not a happy ending story but i stan Pocahontas. She had to let John Smith go because of her dream to bring peace between her nation and other peoples who will come to their land in the future.

[R. · Rating 2 out of 5]

As with many early reader Disney books, this is mostly pictures with small segments of text to follow the story. The story itself is the same as the Disney movie it is based off of - Pocahontas. There's nothing really different here; just the same story in a different format in case you don't want to watch TV or have one available to play the movie at the time.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Mouse Works book in my collection that I absolutely love!! I have read this hundreds of times and will read it a hundred more. I love the illustrations in these books and the ways the authors retell the classic animated stories.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disney Pocahontas by Disney Books – If you were like me as a kid, you enjoyed having the picture books that went with the films! This one had illustrations straight from the film which is fun! Happy Reading!

[Ryan Pickwick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t read Disney’s version of Pocahontas. This was another addition to my list of Turkish-English side by sides. Despite its brevity, I enjoyed the book and was quite shocked at how different the true story is from Disney (I shouldn’t be surprised). These have been great for language learning.

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a classic!!

[Caitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book really identify with the movie. Pocahontas is about a Indian girl who meets a white male and they fall in love. However, her father doesn’t expect it.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pocahontas is one of my favorite Disney Figures. I even dressed up as Pocahontas once as a child.

[Bree READERISFP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still my favorite princess ❤

[Alaina Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book as a kid! I always felt like I resembled Pocahontas so I wanted to keep reading it and looking at the pictures.