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Mickey Meets the Giant
Mickey Meets the Giant is an adaptation of the story of "The Valiant Little Tailor" starring Mickey Mouse. Although it is not a book adaptation of the Mickey cartoon "Brave Little Tailor", Gustav, the giant from that short, is the antagonist of the story. Learn how Mickey scares the giant enough to run away and never come back, and why the thankful people of the town of Cedar Grove declare Mickey their hero. Color illustrations; 48 pp.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1985
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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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February 18, 2021
Mickey saves the day. He may be small in comparison to the giant, but using his cleverness he helps the townspeople with facing the giant.
July 13, 2011
(The full review is on my blog. An excerpt follows.)
The story is great–-I'm a sucker for retellings of classic folk tales, and I definitely support exposing children to these stories that are the foundations of so much modern literature.
The illustrations are lovely and colorful. As expected of a children's book, it's quite possible to understand the story just by looking at the pictures.
Mickey Meets the Giant is a great, fun book for kids.
The story is great–-I'm a sucker for retellings of classic folk tales, and I definitely support exposing children to these stories that are the foundations of so much modern literature.
The illustrations are lovely and colorful. As expected of a children's book, it's quite possible to understand the story just by looking at the pictures.
Mickey Meets the Giant is a great, fun book for kids.
February 22, 2020
A giant terrorizes a small town and Mickey the Woodchopper is here to save the day. Not sure why, no one will listen to him and they're kind of jerks for sending a really scared guy to fight the giant. Anyway, Mickey of course can save the day and restore the town to its original form. This was just okay. I've read better David v Goliath story adaptations.
August 30, 2021
The part about Mickey being small and the giant being big reminded me of the Bible (David and Goliath). And a stone does play a role in both stories, just not in the same way. Mickey uses tasks to outsmart the giant.
November 6, 2020
I love this addition to my library. The book itself is in fantastic quality and what it contains inside is timeless and original. I highly recommend.
April 30, 2021
Disney classics for children! Lovely and told in a different way from the traditional story.
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon 30 April 2021
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon 30 April 2021
April 11, 2022
It was a cute quick read and relatively unremarkable.
June 30, 2025
Cute story. Loved it as a kid. I don't know why the giant's tunic is so short though
June 16, 2026
In my childhood collection, but not remembered as a favorite or one that I often requested.
February 5, 2017
Favorite book as a baby.
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March 15, 2012This book is a spin on Jack on the Beanstalk. It could be used in a lesson comparing and contrasting the two books in order to see similarities and differences. A venn diagram or similar diagram could be used in order to compare and contrast.
February 20, 2016
I read this book because my husband at the time remembered it from when he was a child. It's apparently the only book he remembers reading as a child, but whatever. It's pretty unremarkable as a story, and reminds me a lot of the Paper Bag Princess. Also, that giant is a stupid jerk.
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January 31, 2008I just need to save up the change to buy this. Soon mickey, soon we will see each other!
October 1, 2013
A cute Mickey story that shows that brains beat muscle any day!
July 5, 2014
Mickey is a brave and intelligent hero in this story. He uses his ideas to outsmart a giant and get him to stop bullying a village. Cute story.
July 19, 2014
My four year old loves this story! It was one of the first books that she memorized. Great plot and perfect for her age group!
September 2, 2014
My son really liked this book. He loves Mickey and the book shows him how to be helpful and right wrongs that were done to the town. Its a really cute book.
July 16, 2016
Good Disney book about Mickey meeting the giant.
October 9, 2013
Veyr clever Mickey Mouse story.
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