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Alice in Wonderland
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16 editions published between 1978 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,740 libraries worldwide Alice is a bored schoolgirl who yearns for a more exciting life. Things get "curiouser and curiouser" after she follows the frantic White Rabbit down the rabbit hole and has a series of surreal misadventures in the madcap world of Wonderland, where "nothing's impossible." In Wonderland, Alice meets extraordinary characters such as Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat.
Pinocchio
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3 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in English and held by 1,710 libraries worldwide Woodcarver Geppetto has pets Figaro the cat and Cleo the fish. He has just made a little wooden puppet called Pinocchio. Wishing upon a star before he goes to bed, Geppetto wishes that Pinocchio would become a real boy. As Geppetto sleeps, the Blue Fairy arrives and partially grants his wish. Pinocchio can come to life, but he must prove himself worthy before becoming a real boy. He will require some guidance, and Jiminy Cricket agrees to act as his conscience. After some unfortunate incidents, Pinocchio finds himself in trouble. The Blue Fairy appears. Pinocchio lies to her and his nose grows. He is forgiven, but warned not to lie again.
The jungle book
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,505 libraries worldwide Mowgli is a boy who has been raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. When the wolves hear that the fierce man-hating tiger Shere Khan has returned, they decide to send Mowgli to a local "man tribe" for his own safety. With the help of Bagheera the wise panther and the happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, Mowgli meets and befriends many jungle animals as he makes his way to the village.
Snow White and the seven dwarfs
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8 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,448 libraries worldwide Fairy tale story of Snow White and the adventures she has with the seven dwarfs, the prince, and the evil queen.
Peter Pan
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,412 libraries worldwide Fantastic adventures await Wendy Darling and her brothers when Peter Pan whisks them away to the magical world of Never Land. After following Peter and his feisty sidekick Tinker Bell, they explore the island and Peter's secret hideout with the Lost Boys and leap into high-flying battles with swashbuckling pirates and the infamous Captain Hook.
Cinderella
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 1,390 libraries worldwide Animated adaptation of the story of Cinderella and her magical trip to the prince's ball.
One hundred and one Dalmatians
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,375 libraries worldwide Pongo and Perdita have a litter of 15 Dalmatian puppies. Cruella De Vil takes a fancy to the puppies and tries to buy them from their human owners, Roger and Anita. Cruella wants to get ahold of those puppies, as well as more puppies, to make herself a lovely dalmatian skin coat. She hires some thugs to kidnap the puppies and hold them at an abandoned mansion. Now Pongo and Perdita must use an animal communication system to help find all the puppies.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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3 editions published between 1937 and 2009 in English and held by 1,307 libraries worldwide The beautiful and kindhearted princess Snow White charms every creature in the kingdom except one, the Queen, her jealous stepmother. When the Magic Mirror proclaims Snow White as the fairest one of all, she must flee into the forest. There, she befriends the lovable seven dwarfs, Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy and Dopey. The Queen finds Snow White and tricks her with an enchanted apple. Only the magic of true love's kiss can save her.
Fantasia
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3 editions published between 1940 and 2010 in English and held by 1,306 libraries worldwide "The beauty and inspiration of music must not be restricted to a privileged few, but made available to every man, woman, and child." - Leopold Stokowski, 1940. "Perhaps Bach and Beethoven are strange bedfellows for Mickey Mouse, but it's all been a lot of fun." - Walt Disney, 1940. These quotations preface the "Making of" documentary that accompanies this 60th Anniversary edition of "Fantasia." This is the original uncut version of the groundbreaking film, conceived of as a new type of concert, wherein magnificent music is married with classic Disney animation, resulting in an extraordinary entertainment. The film features a host of unforgettable images, including Mickey Mouse as "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," and the "Dance of the Hours" as performed by a corp de ballet of ostrich, elephant, and hippopotami.
Walt Disney's Cinderella
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4 editions published between 1963 and 1991 in English and German and held by 1,111 libraries worldwide In her haste to flee the palace before the magic of the fairy godmother loses effect, Cinderella leaves behind one clue to her identity.
The sword in the stone
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2 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in Portuguese and English and held by 1,106 libraries worldwide The English king dies leaving no heir. In the churchyard of a cathedral in London, a sword appears imbedded in a stone. It is inscribed with a prophecy. Although many try, no one can budge the sword from the stone. Deep in the dark woods, Merlin the Magician begins to teach 11-year-old Arthur, who lives in the castle of Sir Ector where he's an apprentice squire to Sir Kay. Arthur learns the basic truths of life, but he also runs into the evil Madam Mim, who tries to destroy him. A great tournament is held in London to pick a new king. Arthur, attending as Kay's squire, forgets Kay's sword, and runs back to the inn to get it, but the inn is locked. Arthur, seeing the sword in the stone, innocently, and easily, pulls it out. When the knights marvel at the wondrous sword and question where he got it, Arthur has to prove himself all over again by pulling the sword from the stone.
20, 000 leagues under the sea
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 999 libraries worldwide A trouble-shooting 19th century seaman is trying to discover why so many whaling ships have been disappearing of late. Teaming with a scientist and a diver, they set sail to investigate. They are promptly captured by the megalomaniacal Captain Nemo, who skippers a lavish, scientifically advanced submarine.
Sleeping Beauty
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3 editions published in 2003 in English and Spanish and held by 997 libraries worldwide When an enchanted kingdom and the most fair princess in the land falls prey to the ultimate mistress of evil, the fate of the empire rests in the hands of three small fairies and a courageous prince's magic kiss. Their quest is fraught with peril as the spirited group must battle the evil witch and a fire-breathing dragon if they are to set Beauty free.
Cinderella
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19 editions published between 1959 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 949 libraries worldwide With the help of her fairy godmother, a mistreated girl attends the palace ball, but in her haste to leave before the magic loses effect, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper; illustrated with stills from the Disney film.
One hundred and one dalmatians
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4 editions published between 1989 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 832 libraries worldwide The Disney version of this classic novel.
Walt Disney's EPCOT center : creating the new world of tomorrow
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7 editions published between 1982 and 1985 in English and held by 793 libraries worldwide
Bambi
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 759 libraries worldwide Hailed as the Prince of the Forest at his birth, wobble-legged Bambi the fawn lives deep in the woodland with his mother. His youth is filled with friends--Thumper, a jovial rabbit who says all the wrong things; Flower, a skunk with an inferiority complex; and Friend Owl, misanthrope of the treetops. As he grows, fun-and-games give way to the hardship of winter and the most terrifying, ever-looming threat to survival--man. When the hunters come, Bambi must learn to be as brave as his father The Great Prince, and lead the other deer to safety.
Bambi
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49 editions published between 1944 and 2011 in 10 languages and held by 721 libraries worldwide Adventures of a young deer growing up in the forest; illustrated with stills from the Disney film.
Pinocchio
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42 editions published between 1940 and 2009 in 9 languages and held by 707 libraries worldwide Pinocchio, a wooden puppet full of tricks and mischief, with a talent for getting into and out of trouble, wants more than anything else to become a real boy; illustrated with stills from the Disney film.
Lady and the Tramp
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11 editions published between 1955 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 692 libraries worldwide When mean Aunt Sara swings a broom at her, Lady runs away from home and meets a big, friendly-looking dog named Tramp. more
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Alternative Names
Disini, 1901-1966
Disneĭ, Uolt, 1901-1966
Disney, & Studio Of 1901-1966
Disney, W.
Disney, Walt
Disney, Walt E. 1901-1966
Disney, Walter Call
Disney, Walter Elias
Disney, Walter Elias, 1901-1966
Ti-si-ñi, 1901-1966
Ti-ssu-ni, 1901-1966
W. ディズニー, 1901-1966
Walt Disney 1901-1966
Walter Elias Disney 1901-1966
Yensid, Retlaw, 1901-1966
Yensid, Retlaw Elias 1901-1966
דיסני, וולט, 1901-1966
חברת וולט דיסני
ウォルトディズニー, 1901-1966 ウォルトディズニ유 경환 דיסני, וולט ウォルトディズニー 狄斯耐 W. ディズニー Languages
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