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The Sorcerer's Apprentice: A Classic Mickey Mouse Tale
Mickey Mouse is an apprentice to a great and powerful sorcerer. When Mickey tries on the Sorcerer's magic hat, he casts a magical spell to finish his boring chores. But things start to go very wrong. Will Mickey be able to stop the magic he's unleashed? This beautifully illustrated, deluxe retelling of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, based on Goethe's original poem and one of the most beloved stories from Walt Disney's classic film Fantasia, is a must-have for any Disney fan!
40 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2018
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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.
--from Wikipedia
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
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July 25, 2018
A cute take on the classic short
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is one of my favorite short films from Disney. I can remember watching it countless times all throughout my life. But the truth is without the music and without the animation of the film, the book didn't stand out. It's a cute story, but I wished there had been a few more (and maybe larger) illustrations. And the ending just wasn't what I had been expecting. Disney stories have always helped us learn lessons, whether it's to be kind, or the importance of family, "don't start something you can't finish" fell flat.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is one of my favorite short films from Disney. I can remember watching it countless times all throughout my life. But the truth is without the music and without the animation of the film, the book didn't stand out. It's a cute story, but I wished there had been a few more (and maybe larger) illustrations. And the ending just wasn't what I had been expecting. Disney stories have always helped us learn lessons, whether it's to be kind, or the importance of family, "don't start something you can't finish" fell flat.
December 22, 2020
Well, this was super-cute. I read it because needed it for a challenge, but I'm glad I did because it brought a smile to my face.
July 31, 2018
This was an Amazon Prime Reading ebook. It was okay. I was expecting a bit more. The illustrations were classic Disney art that looks just like the animated short from Fantasia. The text was basic and simply depicted what the animated short did better with music. I think this would've worked better just as a picture book. Or maybe a picture book with the accompanying music.
July 25, 2018
A must have for Disney fans of all ages. This beautifully illustrated book retells one of Disney's classic stories, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, from their movie, Fantasia. What makes this book one for all ages, is that it pays homage to Disney's classic illustration and storytelling. Whether you're a fan of Fantasia, or just a die hard Disney fan, this book is worth picking up. The illustrations alone are worth it. Plus there's a foldout poster included in the book.
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February 24, 2018
Beautiful!
I really loved this book. I’m a big Disney fan so reading this story was great. The images were beautiful and told the story along with the text. If you’re a Mickey fan, this is for you.
I really loved this book. I’m a big Disney fan so reading this story was great. The images were beautiful and told the story along with the text. If you’re a Mickey fan, this is for you.
November 3, 2020
First of all, the illustrations in this book are beautiful. The story is cute and ends with an important life lesson: don’t start something you don’t know how to finish. Adults should read more children’s books to remember those lessons, what it’s like to be hopeful, and the beauty of magic.
July 27, 2018
If you haven't seen Disney's wonderful movie, *Fantasia*, check it out - if only for this scene!
August 12, 2023
An adaptation of the classic short film. Nothing added. I appreciate that they did new art in the style of the movie rather than screen grabs. My kids find it fascinating.
July 11, 2022
Es bien bonito. Casi que oía la banda sonora mientras leía. Este libro no toma más de veinte minutos y es una gran opción de lectura para los más pequeños.
La lección al final es "No inicies algo que no sabes cómo terminar". La cual, creo que no es la correcta, muchas veces no sabemos cómo algo acabará y aún así nos aventuramos y tomamos el riesgo para lograr alcanzar el éxito.
La lección al final es "No inicies algo que no sabes cómo terminar". La cual, creo que no es la correcta, muchas veces no sabemos cómo algo acabará y aún así nos aventuramos y tomamos el riesgo para lograr alcanzar el éxito.
March 10, 2020
Confession, I'm 37 years old and still love Mickey Mouse, probably more than I did even as a child. This is one of my favorite Mickey stories and is adapted wonderfully with some beautiful illustrations. I hope they do more of these in the future with classic Mickey shorts.
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