About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a setback, feeling discouraged by a mistake, or needs a boost of creative confidence. This biography transforms the legendary Walt Disney into an approachable, relatable figure who was once just a boy who loved to doodle. By focusing on his early struggles and his many failed business ventures, the story provides a powerful lesson in resilience and the importance of keeping one's sense of wonder intact. It is a perfect choice for children who are beginning to explore their own talents and need to see that 'genius' is often just the result of hard work and not giving up. The friendly comic book style makes the history feel alive and accessible for early elementary readers, emphasizing that innovation starts with a single, simple idea.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and direct. It mentions Walt's early poverty and business failures in a matter-of-fact way that emphasizes his resilience rather than trauma. The resolution is highly hopeful and celebratory.
