Publisher's Synopsis
Whether featuring the exotic settings of mysterious, far-away lands or the homespun charm of the American countryside, wonderful stories are the heart of every classic Disney film. This treasury of stories showcases heroes and heroines in thrilling adventures; characters and stories inspired by the works of literary masters; and inventive, original tales created by a host of talented Disney writers and artists. Included are the fast and funny buddy comedy Toy Story, the heart-warming epic The Lion King, and the dramatic legend The Hunchback of Notre Dame Lavishly illustrated with concept and storyboard art as well as images from the films, each story concludes with production notes providing behind-the-scenes facts and insights into each film's creation. Children and adults alike will rediscover all the excitement, humour, romance, and magical moments of thirteen of their favourite family films.;This handsome edition presents Disney's ongoing legacy of acclaimed storytelling artistry. Author and illustrator Gina Ingoglia has written more than seventy books for children. Her works include the Illustrated Classic editions of Pinocchio, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Lion King, and Pocahontas. She has also written historical novels for the American Frontier series and wrote and co-illustrated Pocahontas Nature Guide: Woods and Wildlife. She and her husband live in Brooklyn Heights, New York. They have two grown children. Disney's animated features contain a rich array of memorable scenes, settings, and characters. Each story in this collection is profusely illustrated with artwork from the original animated film. In all, more than four hundred images appear, featuring the lush, classic style of such films as Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King as well as the high-tech computer wizardry of Toy Story.
