From Pinocchio to Stitch, everyone’s favorite classic Disney characters are featured in this storybook! With twelve delightful stories, a durable, padded cover, and fun illustrations on every page, this collection is a great read for boys and girls. Plus, each story can be enjoyed in just five minutes, making it perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime!
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The title is a little misleading on this one as you would think they are the classic stories told in shorter formats, however, these are the usual spin off stories from the "classic" series instead.
Bambi: The Winter Trail Thumper wakes Bambi to find their friends and go on an adventures - following tracks in the snow. Fortunately, they leave their own tracks behind for their mothers to find them and guide them back home.
The Jungle Book: It Takes Two This takes place sometime shortly after the first movie from the sound of it, with Bagheera and Baloo arguing over brain vs brawn. Fortunately for Mowgli, he can use both.
Pinocchio: A Real Boy This is the tale of Pinocchio's first day as a real boy and spending time with his father, Geppetto. Being a real boy is harder than he thought it would be, but that doesn't mean it isn't still a dream come true.
The Aristocats: The Birthday Wish Marie wants to stay up and go to Scat Cat's birthday party with the other adult cats, though her brothers are perfectly happy going to bed as they're told. Luckily for Marie, Scat Cat is a crafty friend.
Robin Hood: Castle Rescue Skippy seems to have a habit of shooting his arrow into places it does not belong, and then going in after them. This time, he ends up the castle. Fortunately, Robin Hood, Little John, and Maid Marian are on the case to help the little bunny before Prince John finds him.
Peter Pan: Captain Hook's Show Peter's prank goes awry when Captain Hook's shadow escapes and causes mischief both in Never Land and in London. Fortunately, Michael is happy to help his friend and overcome his own fear in the process.
Lilo & Stitch: The Dog Show Lilo & Stitch enter the local dog show, except stitch isn't actually a dog, and as usual, he does things with his usual unique flair of chaos.
101 Dalmatians: Detective Lucky Lucky can't sleep and wants to be a detective, but following his clues gets him lost outside. Fortunately, the pup runs into some friends and though it's past the hour for the Twilight Bark, apparently there's a Midnight Bark that can be just as useful.
Dumbo: Dumbo's Story Day The circus animals end up in a spot of trouble out in the snow. Fortunately, with Dumbo's ability to fly, they're able to get some help, even if it ends up not going as plan. At least everyone is still safe and sound.
Alice in Wonderland: A Snack for the Queen The Queen is a rather dangerous person to be running errands for with her inclination to yell "off with their head!" As always, none of the snacks are exactly what they appear to be in Wonderland.
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A good collection of stories from the universes of various classic Disney movies. They're not super well-written and they range in how interesting they are, but it's something fun to read with my daughter.
It kind of surprised me that The Lion King and Lilo & Stitch are now considered "classic." I feel so old.
Also, I noticed that the trauma of parental death/separation has been downplayed. The stories from Bambi and The Lion King occur pre-trauma and the Dumbo story happens after he's been reunited with his mother. So, pretty tame compared to some of the films themselves.
I wasn't sure if the Peter Pan story about Captain Hook's shadow would scare Lily, but she seemed to be okay with it.
This book is the home to many of my childhood favorites! I appreciate how each story is shared with nice sized text for early readers. I also appreciate the photos included for those that just listen along. We read this during storytime over a month and my children enjoyed it. I also shared it with our local children's book club. I recommend this for homes with children 11 and under. I also think this would be a great opportunity for grandparents to read to your children because they'll recognize the stories. Follow your reading by watching the movies, all of which are available on Disney+. Visit http://www.taneishakemp.com for more reviews.
L got this book for Christmas and was very happy with the gift. Tonight we read our first story from it, the story about Dumbo and his mother stuck in the snow (so, clearly these stories are "classic" in the sense that they feature classic characters but not at all classic in their plots). I enjoy this book primarily because each story really is just about five minutes long, so one or two are perfect for bedtime. L said "Can we read another one? They're just so fun!" So for her it's a hit.
Another good 5-minute story collection with great artwork for bedtime with your little one. My son loves "Captain Hook's Shadow" the most, but the majority of these stories are fun for a couple of stories at bedtime.