All I Really Need to Know I Learned From the Mouse

by Michael Mullin

This delightful gift book is a collection of wisdom, insights and inspirational thoughts inspired by the life of America's most beloved icon, Mickey Mouse.

64 pages, Hardcover

First published May 30, 2001

About the author

Fictional worlds can teach us so much about the one we live in. The experiences you bring back from the escape are what give stories their value. That's why you read, and that's why I read – and write.
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My author career began with a twisted fairytale retelling about the unknown 8th dwarf which turned into a trilogy of such tales. Over the years I've received book awards and industry recognition for which I'm very grateful. I'm currently working on a business plan for an educational company that uses the fairytale trilogy, TaleSpins, as curriculum to teach things like empathy and anti-bullying.

I've written marketing materials for the merch divisions of Disney, DreamWorks, 20th Century Fox, and Universal, but I gave all that up because I was tired of selling people junk that was just going to end up in a landfill. Before I was a writer, I was a preschool teacher and college professor, two positions I found disconcertingly similar.

I live in Pasadena, CA with my wonderful wife Dani and our ridiculously cool dog Finn. Our twins, Sophie and Max are finishing up their college careers. I couldn’t be more proud and amazed. Even though I've been in California since 1996, all my sports allegiances remain in my native New England.

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute short book. Words of wisdom written under Mickey cartoon pictures. Perfect for any Disney fan. ºoº

[TJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

My Aunt Kim and Uncle Matthew gave this to me. I would best describe it as a cute little read, something you could leave in a guest bathroom. It has little life lessons and artwork from different Mickey Movies.