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Disney's Prince and the Pauper
This book tells the same story as the Disney version of The Prince and the Pauper, with every page illustrated with stills from the movie.
44 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 1990
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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 1, 2022
Read for my toddler's nap time. The kingdom has been in chaos. The captain of the guard has been taking the citizen's foods. Micky and the prince trade places. The prince learned about who's been wrecking the kingdom as he's out and about pretending to be a normal citizen. He used his knowledge to restore order.
August 9, 2018
It felt rushed at the end but otherwise it was a very good story.
June 25, 2021
A play on Mark Twain's classic tale this one has Mickey Mouse in the starring roles with Goofy and Donald Duck accompanying him.
It is still the classic tale of Good King Harry lying sick and dying and unable to protect his people as his captain of guard, Captain Pete, a treacherous and greedy fellow, sends his soldiers out to terrify and humiliate the town's people, as well as stealing from them.
It was a cold and harsh winter and Mickey and Goofy, along with Pluto, are doing their best to survive. In chasing after Pluto, Mickey gets mistaken by one of the guards for the young prince, successor to King Harry. Captain Pete thinks otherwise and Mickey makes his way to the palace to find the prince.
After one or two mishaps Mickey finds the prince and that is when the fun starts as the prince says, 'I'm tired of being a prince. It's so boring, I never ever see what life is like outside the castle walls! But that's going to change now!' And so the two Mickey's changed clothes and places and life is quite different for them both.
Mickey lives the royal life while the prince finds how difficult life is outside the palace. They both experience difficulties in adapting to their different lives and both nearly fall foul of people due to their lack of knowledge of the roles they are playing. For instance, in the palace Mickey nearly answers Donald the butler wrongly and he quickly has to backtrack so as not to have Donald wondering.
The prince defeats Captain Pete and just as Mickey is about to be crowned, the prince arrives and is crowned the new king. A party follows and everyone celebrates.
Once again colourful Walt Disney illustrations enhance the production.
June 2021
Forgot that I had read this almost a year ago and read it again, mainly because I do enjoy patiches of original works and I do enjoy Mark Twain's original writings.
Nothing has changed, the prince still fancies a look at the outside world and Mickey, the pauper, still wants to see inside the castle. And so, fortuitously, it comes about and they change places.
Problems arise on both sides but in the end it all works out for the best as Captain Pete, the baddie in all this, is defeated and the prince is crowned King.
It is still the classic tale of Good King Harry lying sick and dying and unable to protect his people as his captain of guard, Captain Pete, a treacherous and greedy fellow, sends his soldiers out to terrify and humiliate the town's people, as well as stealing from them.
It was a cold and harsh winter and Mickey and Goofy, along with Pluto, are doing their best to survive. In chasing after Pluto, Mickey gets mistaken by one of the guards for the young prince, successor to King Harry. Captain Pete thinks otherwise and Mickey makes his way to the palace to find the prince.
After one or two mishaps Mickey finds the prince and that is when the fun starts as the prince says, 'I'm tired of being a prince. It's so boring, I never ever see what life is like outside the castle walls! But that's going to change now!' And so the two Mickey's changed clothes and places and life is quite different for them both.
Mickey lives the royal life while the prince finds how difficult life is outside the palace. They both experience difficulties in adapting to their different lives and both nearly fall foul of people due to their lack of knowledge of the roles they are playing. For instance, in the palace Mickey nearly answers Donald the butler wrongly and he quickly has to backtrack so as not to have Donald wondering.
The prince defeats Captain Pete and just as Mickey is about to be crowned, the prince arrives and is crowned the new king. A party follows and everyone celebrates.
Once again colourful Walt Disney illustrations enhance the production.
June 2021
Forgot that I had read this almost a year ago and read it again, mainly because I do enjoy patiches of original works and I do enjoy Mark Twain's original writings.
Nothing has changed, the prince still fancies a look at the outside world and Mickey, the pauper, still wants to see inside the castle. And so, fortuitously, it comes about and they change places.
Problems arise on both sides but in the end it all works out for the best as Captain Pete, the baddie in all this, is defeated and the prince is crowned King.
November 16, 2014
Walt Disney's adaptation of The Prince and the Pauper has familiar Disney characters such as Mickey, Goofy, and Donald play the main characters in the Mark Twain classic. The tale takes place in old England where townspeople are suffering under the rule of a greedy captain that took over when the king fell ill. A young prince notices Mickey being harassed by the Captain's army and calls him into the castle where it is discovered that they look remarkably similar. Micky and Prince trade places for a day and the Prince experiences first hand the suffering of the people under the Captain's rule. He returns all of the food and goods that the army had stolen from the townsfolk. The Prince is later joyously crowned king.
This is a heartwarming story of righting injustices that teaches young children about the negative effects of greed and the positive effects of doing the right thing. It is a simple and enjoyable story that teaches a powerful lesson that the teacher could discuss with the children. The book also has vocabulary such as prince, king, castle, army, armor, kingdom, and dungeon that could be practiced.
This is a heartwarming story of righting injustices that teaches young children about the negative effects of greed and the positive effects of doing the right thing. It is a simple and enjoyable story that teaches a powerful lesson that the teacher could discuss with the children. The book also has vocabulary such as prince, king, castle, army, armor, kingdom, and dungeon that could be practiced.
September 25, 2014
Delightful classic with a Disney twist. We love this because it is twice the Mickey fun!
May 16, 2024
This story is great! I like this book with nice illustrations! Children will like it
December 1, 2013
Disney’s version of The Prince and the Pauper employs all of the classic, lovable Disney characters to expose young readers to this classic tale of look-a-likes. This book also shows readers the negative effects of a bad government or ruler and the importance of taking care of the people who serve you, if you are in a position of power. This book could also be a great tool when teaching young students about different forms of government as many children will be unfamiliar with the way that kings and queens rule nations. One aspect of this book that I appreciated was the end pages. Because the two main characters in this story look exactly like each other and the end pages use the spine of the book to create a mirror effect, showing the two characters doing the exact same things on opposite sides of the book’s spine.
February 9, 2017
Owen giggled while I read this. :)
November 2, 2012
The Prince and the Pauper by Walt Disney Company. The book is about this beggar and a prince who look the same and trade lives for a day. It was hard for the prince because he didn't know what to do. The beggar loves it.
I don't recommend the book because there are too many words. I don't like the setting. I don't really like medieval times. The story was boring because I wasn't feeling it. I wasn't a really big fan of the book.
I don't recommend the book because there are too many words. I don't like the setting. I don't really like medieval times. The story was boring because I wasn't feeling it. I wasn't a really big fan of the book.
September 18, 2007
So, it is bedtime and this was the book my baby picked. She said "I want to read the book with the 2 Mickey's". It was easy to read and the illustration was action packed. Her favorite part was when the the "Prince" Mickey wanted to make friends and play with this little dog but three big dogs decided to chase "Prince" Mickey as a better game. Go figure!
March 12, 2014
I wanted a relatively simple book to read in French, and this certainly fit the bill. I found the book in the Children's Foreign Language section of Half Price Books, and read it in its entirety on an airplane flight. I didn't really remember the Disney movie - although I think I saw it when I was young - but all of the pictures helped me translate some of the words I didn't know.
September 15, 2014
This is the Disney version of the Mark Twain novel. Although the characters and story is very child friendly, I feel as if the tale may be a bit complex to really grasp what is being portrayed. With that said the design of the book is great with great fillers, and illustrations throughout. The book is hardcover with many reels guiding your eyes across the pages.
January 20, 2013
Mommy's review from 9/14/09 -
Julia was very into this book- from the first page. I think the story itself interests her because one of her favorite movies is Barbie's The Princess and the Pauper. Maybe that's what started her with this too but in the end she absolutely loved this one.
Julia was very into this book- from the first page. I think the story itself interests her because one of her favorite movies is Barbie's The Princess and the Pauper. Maybe that's what started her with this too but in the end she absolutely loved this one.
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May 31, 2010fantastic I loved it
August 10, 2011
retelling of the movie with movie stills
February 17, 2012
Good book by Disney. Keeps true to the story portrayed by Disney.
June 20, 2012
My favorite book form the Disney Classic Series! Like the portrayal Mickey and the gang had on the classic story.
February 21, 2014
Cute illustrations, of course, but in some places, it seemed like a little too much of the story was cut so it didn't make as much sense as it could have.
March 10, 2024
"Disney's Prince and the Pauper" is a captivating hardcover book by Walt Disney Company, offering an engaging twist on Mark Twain's classic tale. This story takes readers on an adventure through the lives of two boys who look exactly alike but lead vastly different lives: a prince and a pauper. Their journey begins when they decide to switch places, leading to a series of exciting and sometimes challenging events. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations that bring the story to life, making it even more enjoyable for readers. Its simple language and moral lessons make it perfect for young readers, teaching them about the importance of understanding and empathy towards others' lives. A must-read for fans of Disney stories and classic tales with a twist.
May 22, 2024
The king dies and Captain of the Guards Pete is corrupt and leads a corrupt constabulary. Mickey is a poor peasant who looks identical to the prince. They swap places and the prince sees how rough the knights are with the peasants.
I find it odd that we focus mostly on Mickey as a peasant and then the prince as a peasant. I expected to see more of the royal life. But that might have made the prince less empathetic?
I find it odd that we focus mostly on Mickey as a peasant and then the prince as a peasant. I expected to see more of the royal life. But that might have made the prince less empathetic?
February 1, 2019
I like that Disney wrote a version of the Prince and the Pauper. It’s a good read for children, this book allows children to view perspective and that sometimes we need to look at things from someone else’s point of view.
December 5, 2023
Good cute very fast read. Mickey and the Prince could possibly be twins. They switch places for a day and each learns lessons that help them realize the differences in their lives.
I enjoyed this and am happy I got to read this timeless classic once again
I enjoyed this and am happy I got to read this timeless classic once again
November 29, 2018
I love disney classics, and this one, has to be my ABSOLUTE favorite.
December 4, 2018
This is a fun creative Disney book starting Mickey Mouse. The illustrations were just right and kept the story alive with the right amount of detail.
February 26, 2019
A shortened version of the prince and the pauper staring Mickey and friends. My children love the story!
June 1, 2019
Cute story! Of course for kids but still a cute read!
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June 4, 2019Two boys trade lives. They change their clothes in order to trick people. Kind of like a Freaky Friday situation.
June 14, 2020
My grandson chooses it as a bedtime story at least once every visit! High praise from a 4 year old!!
December 30, 2022
The beginning of the story is exciting! The rising action has a few plot wholes. The ending is quite good.
March 2, 2023
Read aloud for the little guy
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