Category Archives: Books

The Dark Crystal ‘See, Hear, and Read’ Record

It’s always good when children can develop a love for reading. These wonderful little soundtracks are perfect for that reason! Today I’m sharing The Dark Crystal ‘See, Hear, and Read’ Record: This story may have been a bit scary for … Continue reading

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Disneyland Paris Marque-Page (Bookmark)

Just came across this little souvenir in my collection of ephemera. I don’t remember where I got it, but I do know where I didn’t get it! I’ve been to England twice in recent years and both times I wanted … Continue reading

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Book Review: WDPs Snowball Express

Publisher: Scholastic Book Services Year: 1980 Pages: 122 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-590-30359-7 “Riotous fun for everyone – that’s SNOW BIZ!” Snowball Express is a 1972 screwball comedy from Walt Disney Productions that was directed by Norman Tokar. It follows the story of a man who leaves his middle … Continue reading

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Book Review: Walt Disney Characters Needlepoint Book

Publisher: Random House Year: 1976 Pages: 96 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-394-49910-7 “Embroidering your Disney friends on canvas.” And who hasn’t thought about doing that? Me. I never thought about doing that until I found this old book in a Charity Shop! Even though it is … Continue reading

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Book Review: Art in Advertising by David K. Stone

Publisher: Pitman Publishing Corp. Year: 1961 Pages: 48 Type: Softcover ISBN: 1-9876543 “…the success of the ad depends upon the illustration’s effectiveness.” If you’ve ever wondered if you have what it takes to break into the world of advertising, this booklet is for you. It’s … Continue reading

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Herbie Goes Bananas

Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Year: 1980 Pages: 122 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-590-31609-5 “Beeeeeeeeeeeeep!.” This is the fourth novelization of the Herbie the Love Bug movie franchise. The Love Bug, Herbie Rides Again, and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, came first. The covers for these books are … Continue reading

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Book Review: Little Golden Books – Disney’s Uncle Remus

Publisher: Western Publishing Company Year: 1986 Pages: 24 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-307-01055-4 “Maybe someday they’ll catch him. Do you reckon they will?” There is a world of hate for the Disney movie Song of the South and even more debate and controversy. But it remains … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Charlie Brown Dictionary

Publisher: Scholastic Book Services Year: 1973 Pages: 400 Type: Softcover ISBN: N/A “…a picture book, and a book of knowledge.” Charles Monroe Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 26, 1922, and passed away in the year 2000. His popular Peanuts comic strip was well … Continue reading

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Book Review: Disney’s Family Fun Crafts

Publisher: Hyperion Year: 1997 Pages: 256 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7868-6304-8 “Don’t worry about getting a little paint on the pages.” Back in the 90s kids still liked to make things. Crafts were all the rage and Disney’s FamilyFun Magazine was happy to supply all kinds … Continue reading

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Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. Movie & Book Review

Dick Van Dyke is beloved by Disney fans for his work in Mary Poppins. But what many don’t know is that he did two other movies for Walt. One of those would go on to be one of the worst … Continue reading

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