The Story of Walt Disney - (The Story of Biographies) by Susan B Katz (Paperback)

About the Book

"Walt Disney was a talented artist who created magical new worlds in the form of TV shows, movies, and amusement parks. Before he won the hearts of millions with characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Walt was an imaginative boy who loved drawing. He learned how to use the newest technology to make cartoons that would entertain and delight viewers all over the world. This book explores how Walt went from being a young boy growing up in the Midwest to a creative genius."--

Book Synopsis

Discover the life of Walt Disney--a story about imagination and invention for kids ages 6 to 9

Walt Disney was a talented artist who created magical new worlds in the form of TV shows, movies, and amusement parks. Before he won the hearts of millions with characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Walt was an imaginative boy who loved drawing. He learned how to use the newest technology to make cartoons that would entertain and delight viewers all over the world. This essential Disney story explores how Walt went from being a young boy growing up in the Midwest to being a creative genius.

• Independent reading--This Walt Disney biography book is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--With this Walt Disney chapter book, kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Walt's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Kids will discover some of the history of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and how Walt changed the world of animation and entertainment for future generations.

How will Walt's hard work and love of storytelling inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Fred Rogers, Jim Henson, Stan Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Audrey Hepburn.

Review Quotes

"The Story of Walt Disney emphasizes that the road toward greatness takes hard work and support from others. It wasn't always easy, but Walt and his brother, Ron, found a way together. All of Disney's success is due to hard work and perseverance. This biography is perfect for young ones' introduction into nonfiction. It's geared toward 6- to 9-year-olds but appropriate for any age. I especially loved how the "jump in the think tank" prompts young readers to apply what they learned to their own lives. The illustrations are charming and nostalgic. This book would be a wonderful addition to any home or classroom library." --Lisa Borny, Bookstagrammer, mother of two, and avid reader

"As someone from LA, I thought I knew all about Walt Disney. This biography introduces young readers, like my son, to unknown fun facts about Walt's life and legacy. Disney fans will love this book." --Karen Ehrhardt, children's book author and former children's librarian

"I received The Story of Walt Disney and read it to my daughter right away. It was such a great experience for both of us as Disney lovers! It was fun, engaging, creative, and so visually pleasing!" --Paula Gottlieb Lynn, nurse, mother, and Disney fan

"This is an easy-to-understand biography for young readers to learn new facts about Walt Disney. The book contains clear chapters, along with Think Tank questions, timelines, and maps. An added quiz at the end of the book aids the young readers' comprehension. This is a book I would recommend be used in elementary school classrooms." --Laura Sandmark, retired reading consultant and elementary teacher

About the Author

Susan B. Katz is an author, National Board-Certified Teacher, and educational consultant. She has taught for more than 25 years and has five published books, including My Mama Earth and All Year Round. Visit her online at SusanKatzBooks.com.