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Robin Hood and the Great Coach Robbery
Disguised as fortune tellers, Robin Hood and Little John stop Prince John's coach, tell his fortune, and carry off his gold.
42 pages, Hardcover
First published May 28, 1974
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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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April 5, 2026
I have always been a great Robin Hood fan [I well remember my first copy of a Robin Hood book and was thrilled to watch Richard Greene play Robin in the television series, which ran for 143 episodes from 1955 to 1959] and when he defeats and outfoxes the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John, I am always delighted! So coupled with Disney animals playing the various parts, this book had a lot going for it!
In this adventure the wicked Prince John was never satisfied and he wanted to take more gold off the poor people and he ordered his right-hand man the Sheriff of Nottingham to go out and get it.
But he had reckoned without the people's champion Robin Hood and his sidekick Little John. They decided to help the poor people so they sneaked into Prince John's castle, stole some of his gold and distributed it among the poor people, so everyone was happy again.
That is except Prince John, who ordered the Sheriff to catch the robbers. The Sheriff and his men rushed into Sherwood Forest but Robin and Little John were too smart for them for they knew the forest far better than he did and therefore they were not caught.
Then one day the royal coach was spotted going through Sherwood and Robin suggested that Prince John was taking his gold for a ride! They made a plan and dressed as fortune tellers, Robin in a blue dress with a black wig and John in an orange dress with a yellow wig.
They caught up with the royal coach, pulled by a pair of elephants, in front of whom two rhinos were carrying one of the royal boxes of gold. Prince John and his servant, Sir Hiss, a snake, were inside the coach chatting and counting more gold when Prince John heard someone calling him to ask if he wanted his fortune told. Sir Hiss suggested that the two people might by bandits but Prince John poo-pooed the idea and was seduced into giving the fortune tellers an audience.
All the time the fortune telling was taking place Sir Hiss was hissing in his master's ear to try to tell him that his rings were being quietly stolen. Prince John was annoyed with Hiss for doing this and told him so. Meanwhile the fortune tellers were surreptitiously relieving him of his fortune and even the royal robes that he was wearing!
Robin and Little John soon departed leaving Prince John, in only his underwear, seething over the loss of his riches. The gold was given to the poor people and Robin and Little John rested in the forest. Little John asked Robin if they were really outlaws to which Robin replied, 'As long as John is the prince, but one day we will be heroes. You wait and see.'
Great fun, typical Disney illustrations and this story provides a useful message to put across when used in schools.
5 April 2026
Read it again just for some light relief (this time the Grolier edition) and the tale of Robin Hood (played by a crafty fox) and Little John (played by a huge bear) get the better of Prince John (played by a wicked lion) as they outwit at ever turn.
And in the end the poor get the riches and throw a party for Robin, John loses out and the Sheriff of Nottingham (a nasty bear) has to put up with not being able to find Robin and his merry men in Sherwood Forest.
In this adventure the wicked Prince John was never satisfied and he wanted to take more gold off the poor people and he ordered his right-hand man the Sheriff of Nottingham to go out and get it.
But he had reckoned without the people's champion Robin Hood and his sidekick Little John. They decided to help the poor people so they sneaked into Prince John's castle, stole some of his gold and distributed it among the poor people, so everyone was happy again.
That is except Prince John, who ordered the Sheriff to catch the robbers. The Sheriff and his men rushed into Sherwood Forest but Robin and Little John were too smart for them for they knew the forest far better than he did and therefore they were not caught.
Then one day the royal coach was spotted going through Sherwood and Robin suggested that Prince John was taking his gold for a ride! They made a plan and dressed as fortune tellers, Robin in a blue dress with a black wig and John in an orange dress with a yellow wig.
They caught up with the royal coach, pulled by a pair of elephants, in front of whom two rhinos were carrying one of the royal boxes of gold. Prince John and his servant, Sir Hiss, a snake, were inside the coach chatting and counting more gold when Prince John heard someone calling him to ask if he wanted his fortune told. Sir Hiss suggested that the two people might by bandits but Prince John poo-pooed the idea and was seduced into giving the fortune tellers an audience.
All the time the fortune telling was taking place Sir Hiss was hissing in his master's ear to try to tell him that his rings were being quietly stolen. Prince John was annoyed with Hiss for doing this and told him so. Meanwhile the fortune tellers were surreptitiously relieving him of his fortune and even the royal robes that he was wearing!
Robin and Little John soon departed leaving Prince John, in only his underwear, seething over the loss of his riches. The gold was given to the poor people and Robin and Little John rested in the forest. Little John asked Robin if they were really outlaws to which Robin replied, 'As long as John is the prince, but one day we will be heroes. You wait and see.'
Great fun, typical Disney illustrations and this story provides a useful message to put across when used in schools.
5 April 2026
Read it again just for some light relief (this time the Grolier edition) and the tale of Robin Hood (played by a crafty fox) and Little John (played by a huge bear) get the better of Prince John (played by a wicked lion) as they outwit at ever turn.
And in the end the poor get the riches and throw a party for Robin, John loses out and the Sheriff of Nottingham (a nasty bear) has to put up with not being able to find Robin and his merry men in Sherwood Forest.
October 5, 2021
I have always loved Walt Disney and his (and his company's) creations. Robin Hood is a great example of the saying, "the end justifies the means." What he does, stealing from the rich, is not necessarily the best thing. But he doesn't keep what he steals for himself, he gives what he steals (money) to the poor. His giving what he steals to the poor in order to help them, justifies how he stole the money from the rich. I would use this book in the classroom as an example of what it means when "the ends justifies the means."
October 5, 2021
This story is about a bad prince who is stealing money from the poor people in his kingdom and robin hood and little john are two good folks who go and take some of the money back when the prince os stealing. One day then they see the royal coach coming by and disguise themselves as fortune tellers and stole the carriage gold and now they are on the run from the prince.
This is a good hearted book for teaching to do right by others and put others before yourself and love will follow you. And children learning to be kindhearted is a great thing.
This is a good hearted book for teaching to do right by others and put others before yourself and love will follow you. And children learning to be kindhearted is a great thing.
September 10, 2018
This is a great book that could help kids learn not to take things and that helping people is always the right thing to do. It a very fun story to read especially since all of the characters are animals!
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October 18, 2023Robin Hood is a classic tale that tells of Robin Hood and Little Jon, who steal from the bad Prince to help the people of the land. I would use this book to teach about helping others and being selfless.
June 15, 2017
Once there was a prince his name is John. Prince john loved his gold. But one day Robin hood and his friend take all his gold.
September 25, 2018
This book is about Robin Hood and Little John. They try to trick the Prince out of his fortunes to help the poor. I would use this book to teach my class about giving to others.
May 26, 2021
Features some very good cartoon art.
February 1, 2024
A good read for a child, and for those whose heart is still a child. Definitely a classic fairytale to remember!
October 15, 2021
Robin Hood and Little John are disguised as fortune tellers. They stop a prince's coach and give him his fortune. They then run off with all of his riches. Robbing the rich and giving to the poor.
March 26, 2016
Traditional Literature #16
This book is about Robin Hood and Little John and how they took gold from Prince John. Prince John ordered the sheriff in town to take more gold from the poor. Because of this, they snuck into the castle while Prince John was sleeping and took some of the gold to give back to the people. The Prince and his men went on a hunt for the two "bandits." Robin Hood and Little John dressed up as fortune tellers and stole all of his fortunes. The Prince was left in only his underwear. They gave back to the poor again.
This book is about Robin Hood and Little John and how they took gold from Prince John. Prince John ordered the sheriff in town to take more gold from the poor. Because of this, they snuck into the castle while Prince John was sleeping and took some of the gold to give back to the people. The Prince and his men went on a hunt for the two "bandits." Robin Hood and Little John dressed up as fortune tellers and stole all of his fortunes. The Prince was left in only his underwear. They gave back to the poor again.
January 28, 2017
Long ago their was a bad Prince his name was john .He wanted to have a lot money and become more richer but their were two friends who robber from king .
August 29, 2018
One thing that is different from all other books is that before one starts to read this book the characters are drawn and introduced so the reader knows who is who. Which I find really helpful with younger readers. This book is about a prince who takes all the poor peoples money and two noble hero’s, Little John and Robin Hood, take is back and even though they did a good thing the Prince was not happy and casted them as outlaws.
September 23, 2018
This book is about Robin Hood and Little John who tries to trick the Prince out of his fortunes to help the poor. This is a great book to teach about giving to others and could be used in upper elementary.
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