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Brother Bear
In the touching Brother Bear Read-Aloud Storybook (based on the animated Disney movie of the same name) three brothers hunt, fish, and play together, until one of them is killed by a grizzly bear. The youngest brother, Kenai, vows to avenge his brother's death in spite of the totem and counsel he is given by the village elder: "Let love guide your actions." But Kenai scorns this notion: "You really think love has anything to do with being a man?" he cries. When he finally encounters the bear, however, something strange happens. Kenai is blinded by shafts of light, and spirit animals surround him. Suddenly, the boy becomes a bear--and his one remaining brother Denahi is hunting him! It takes a friendship with a bear cub and a long journey for Kenai-bear to finally embrace the true meaning of his totem.
Whether they see the movie or not, children will enjoy this Disney storybook, with its surprisingly lovely illustrations and simplified narrative. It's likely the book will inspire readers to see the movie for the full dramatic effects--and then use the book to relive the action. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coulter
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First published January 1, 2003
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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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September 8, 2021
I love this, it brings back all the memories of the first time I watched the animated movie, it’s one of my favorite animations.
This is a graphic novel about the Brother Bear, same story but still cool. The art is beyond beautiful and very glossy.
This is a graphic novel about the Brother Bear, same story but still cool. The art is beyond beautiful and very glossy.
December 5, 2012
Book-in-Bag ** Scherkenbach Elementary ** 1st Grade
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#28
July 20, 2025
A good book, not amazing. Basically just a summary of the film.
The best part about this book is that they chose pictures that clearly display the emotions of the characters, making it a great story to teach how facial expressions can reveal what a person is feeling. It also may help early readers build confidence with 'block text' as every time one turns a page they are met with a full page of large print text on the left and a full page colour image on the right. The large paragraphs are still easy to read as the vocabulary and syntax are very simple.
The best part about this book is that they chose pictures that clearly display the emotions of the characters, making it a great story to teach how facial expressions can reveal what a person is feeling. It also may help early readers build confidence with 'block text' as every time one turns a page they are met with a full page of large print text on the left and a full page colour image on the right. The large paragraphs are still easy to read as the vocabulary and syntax are very simple.
December 1, 2025
يتحول الشاب "كيناي" إلى دب كعقاب من الأرواح العظيمة بعد أن قتل دبًا بدافع الانتقام. يجد "كيناي" نفسه مجبراً على رؤية العالم من منظور الحيوان الذي يكرهه. يلتقي بكودا، دب صغير يتيم، وينشأ بينهما رابطة أخوية قوية خلال رحلتهما. في النهاية، يختار "كيناي" البقاء كدب ليرعى كودا، مدركاً أن الحب والتعاطف هما المعنى الحقيقي للإنسانية.
June 30, 2018
It was cool
January 22, 2021
(4☆ Would recommend)
The movie is great, but being able to sit down with a kid & show them the movie in book form is such a great opportunity for learning.
The movie is great, but being able to sit down with a kid & show them the movie in book form is such a great opportunity for learning.
April 1, 2023
Moc pěkná klasika, pěkné zpracování filmové adaptace, kde jsou použity hlavně ty vtipné pasáže z fimu. Příběh je zachován, ideální dětská knížka.
August 15, 2025
beautiful brothers friendship, enjoyed to read it to my lil brother.
September 8, 2014
This book is a great example of teaching children the value of love and respect for others even if you don't quit understand them or may be completely different from them. The book takes us on a journey of 3 brothers who dramatically become involved with an aggressive group of bears. It follows the wise tale of Native American traditions teaching that animals, earth, and humans shall all live in harmony together. One of the brothers is transformed into the animal he hated and feared his whole life and later learns to understand a new way of life from the bears perspective. The Disney illustrations are very colorful and flowing and the messages conveyed are beautifully crafted to support such a powerful story in a way the child's mind can understand easily.
March 21, 2014
An enjoyable book that mirrors the movie. My son recently watched the movie for the first time and spotted this book the next day at the library, so of course we had to get this. He loved the story and the beautiful pictures that go along with it.
July 6, 2008
Fairly typical Disney fare. It's got a good story and wonderful illustrations. I like that they pay homage to Native American culture in this book.4
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