Walt's Imagination: The Life of Walt Disney (A Big Words Book #10) (Hardcover)
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Other Books in Series
This is book number 10 in the A Big Words Book series.
- #1: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book #1) (Hardcover): $17.99
- #3: Jack's Path of Courage: The Life of John F. Kennedy (A Big Words Book #3) (Hardcover): Not Available
- #4: Helen's Big World (Big Words): The Life of Helen Keller (A Big Words Book #4) (Hardcover): $17.99
- #5: Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln (A Big Words Book #5) (Hardcover): $16.99
- #6: John's Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon (A Big Words Book #6) (Hardcover): Not Available
- #7: To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt (A Big Words Book #7) (Hardcover): $19.79
- #8: Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass (A Big Words Book #8) (Hardcover): $19.79
Description
Walt Disney's name is synonymous with family entertainment. Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Bambi, Disneyland, and numerous other creations have inspired generations of children the world over. From his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon, Walt governed his life with imagination, ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to detail. Faced with both public failures and massive success, he revolutionized the art form of animation, always seeking innovative solutions, cutting edge technology, and new ways of storytelling. Devoted to perfection, Walt was not always easy to work with, but no one can deny his profound talent and impact. Charting Walt's progression from farm boy to actor to artist, animator, director, and entertainment celebrity, Walt's own words are presented and contextualized within Doreen Rappaport's signature compelling prose. Illustrated with vivid authenticity by animator/painter John Pomeroy, this stunning entry in the award-winning Big Words series reveals a man of deep and varied passions with a constantly evolving vision, and a storyteller above all.
About the Author
Doreen Rappaport has written numerous award-winning books for children, including Freedom Ship and The School Is Not White (both illustrated by Curtis James); Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Honor Book illustrated by Bryan Collier; and John's Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon, also illustrated by Bryan Collier.
John Pomeroy is an animator, storyboard artist, and animation producer who began his forty-four-year career at Walt Disney Studios in 1973. He has worked on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Rescuers, Pete's Dragon, The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, The Land Before Time, Pocahontas, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Curious George, Planes, and Disney Junior's Sofia the First. He is also a painter of portraits and military history. He lives with his wife, Cami, and their family in Brentwood, Tennessee. Visit John online at www.johnpomeroy.com.
Praise For…
"This celebration of Walt's ingenuity and imagination covers the scope of his many visions while also making it to clear to young readers that he had to work hard and take risks to make his dreams come true."—Booklist (starred review)
PRAISE FOR FREDERICK'S JOURNEY
* "Rappaport has fashioned an accessible, even riveting biography of the great 19th-century American."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
PRAISE FOR TO DARE MIGHTY THINGS
School Library Journal Best Book of 2013
Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2014
2014 The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon
2013 New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing"
2014 Green Earth Book Award Shortlist
Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2014
2014 The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon
2013 New York Public Library's "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing"
2014 Green Earth Book Award Shortlist
PRAISE FOR TO DARE MIGHTY THINGS
* "Concisely written and yet poetic, this is a first purchase for every library."
—School Library Journal, starred reviewPRAISE FOR TO DARE MIGHTY THINGS
* "[T]his lavish picture-book biography deftly captures the legendary man's bold, exuberant nature. . . . A truly inspiring tribute to a seemingly larger-than-life U.S. president."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPRAISE FOR TO DARE MIGHTY THINGS
* "Theodore Roosevelt's big ideas and big personality come together in this splendid picture-book biography."
—Booklist, starred reviewPRAISE FOR HELEN'S BIG WORLD
* "Stirring and awe-inspiring."
—The Horn Book, starred reviewPRAISE FOR HELEN'S BIG WORLD
* "While there are many books available about Helen Keller for this age group, this title offers a unique and beautiful perspective on her life."
—School Library Journal, starred reviewPRAISE FOR JACK'S PATH OF COURAGE
"[An] inspiring portrait."
—Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR ELEANOR, QUIET NO MORE
* "Once again Rappaport celebrates a noble, heroic life in powerful, succinct prose, with prominent, well-chosen, and judiciously placed quotes that both instruct and inspire."
—School Library Journal, starred reviewPRAISE FOR ELEANOR, QUIET NO MORE
* "Even familiar political figures can get bold new treatments, as this dramatic picture-book biography shows...an exciting introduction to a well-loved leader."
—Booklist, starred reviewPRAISE FOR ABE'S HONEST WORDS
* "Exceptional art, along with Rappaport's and Lincoln's words, makes this a fine celebration of a man who needs little introduction."
—Booklist, starred reviewPRAISE FOR JOHN'S SECRET DREAMS
"This beautiful and stirring tribute will surely send readers to bookshelves and the music stores to learn more about the man."
—School Library JournalPRAISE FOR MARTIN'S BIG WORDS
2002 Caldecott Honor Book
2002 Coretta Scott King Honor Book
Child Magazine Best Book of 2001
New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2001
PRAISE FOR MARTIN'S BIG WORDS
* "A stunning, reverent tribute."
—School Library Journal, starred review 
