Disney Fairies: The World of Fairies - At the Dawn of Pixie Hollow

by Walt Disney Company

Past the second star on the right, nestled in the heart of Never Land, lies the realm of the Never Fairies. Fairies of all talents have always practiced their crafts here. Butterflies have always been herded, caterpillars sheared, and honeysuckle harvested. But long ago, Pixie Hollow was also a place where all four seasons coexisted. It was a very different era for Pixie Hollow - a Golden Age. Now you can learn all about the way things were long ago in the fairies' realm. This volume's abundance of fairy facts, profiles of your favorite pixies, and beautiful illustrations on every page makes it the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to uncover the secrets of the earliest recorded age of the Never fairies.

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Picture Books, Fairies, Chapter Books, Magic, Fiction

143 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2009

About the author

Note: The decision was made to consolidate all Disney publications under the name Walt Disney Company. This profile is for Walt Disney, the characters he created, and the company he founded. Any questions, please ask in the Librarian's Group.

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

Reviews

[hadley · Rating 5 out of 5]

i need to own a copy of this STAT

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I still prefer the world-building of Pixie Hollow pre-movies, this is still a lovely addition to its universe. I appreciated that the book didn't retcon itself too much, with the only real major differences having no Mother Dove, and Clarion implied to be a more ancient fairy queen (which is what I always believe, anyway). And I do think that the simplicity of Talents in the movie-verse makes more sense than the, ah, extra detailed ones from the previous ones lol.

Lovely artwork per usual, and a wonderful addition to my growing Disney Fairies collection.

[Nam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't seen any of the Pixie Hollow ones, but this was pretty cute. Tink and all of her friends where the fairy dust grows. Though I was a bit disappointed to learn that without being given fairy dust daily, they can't fly. Kinda ruins Peter Pan for me. More than Once Upon a Time did (and that show really made Peter Pan ridiculous.)

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art in this book is just gorgeous. And the world of pixie hollow is the cutest. I love all the details about the fairies lives and work. They are so industrious with a great attention to detail and beauty. Inspires me to be more creative!

[Anna Sojourning · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book with stunning artwork.

[Liberty · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's so pretty!

[Heidi Stb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I’ve ever read

[Petra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would spend hours just gazing at the pictures, the colors are incredible

[Cindya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this would stick to traditional Disney fairies canon, instead of the movie canon.

[Rachael Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art is gorgeous and I love all the thought put into the world of Pixie Hollow. Definitely a must read for all Tink/Pixie Hollow fans.

[Molly Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book I read to my son over the course of a few nights. It was a lovely depiction and explanation of the different fairies and world in which they live in. We enjoyed it very much, the artistry was dead-on Disney and beautiful. We enjoyed it very much, a great night-time read with your child.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully done and informative book, with superb illustrations that bring to life Pixie Hollow and its denizens. This is the sort of oversized, sumptuous publication that electronic media could never do justice.

[Lindsical · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a pleasure to read and view. The illustrations are gorgeously rendered and the text is quite informative of Pixie Hollow and its captivating residents. If you're a fan of the Disney Fairies or have children who enjoy them, I highly recommend this book.

[Honeypie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book had so many pages, it took two hours to finish the book. It was overwhelming, very informative, and very long (I have already told you that, right?). I loved it!

[EscaPe iNTo thE PaGEs · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars!

[Nora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful little companion book. I bought it for my daughters birthday to complement her enjoyment of the Disney movies.

[Esme]

Based on the movies rather than the books. Lovely whimsical illustrations, especially of Rosetta and Iridessa's houses.

[Esmaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than anything else- the art was spectacular!

[Taylor Manookian · Rating 5 out of 5]

(times read: at least 2)
i love this book the art is so good it is so cute i adore it so much