Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Volume One (1934 - 1941)

Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Volume One (1934 - 1941)
Although the book The Adventures of Mickey Mouse (1931) listed Donald Duck as one of Mickey's friends, he didn't appear on screen until the "Silly Symphony" "The Wise Little Hen," three years later. Donald's personality began to gel in "The Orphan's Benefit" (1934, on Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Black and White), when he threw his first temper tantrum. He began as dumpy-looking character with a long beak and thick legs, but was soon redesigned and made more appealing.

Donald's firecracker temper made him a favorite with audiences--and the Disney artists. By the late '30s/early '40s Mickey was no longer allowed to kick someone, break a window, or get into a really embarrassing situation. Donald was, and he did. If Donald encountered a mechanical device, from an outboard motor to a waffle iron to a riveting gun, the results were sure to be disastrous. He was routinely outwitted by chipmunks, ants, bees, and his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, who came to visit in 1938 and stayed for more than 60 years.

The Donald Duck shorts featured some of the broadest slapstick comedy the Disney studio ever produced. They lack the razor-sharp timing, extreme takes, and wild gags the animators at Warner Bros. and MGM were developing at this time. But they're still funny and retain a nostalgic charm, especially such classics as "Don Donald," "The Autograph Hound," "Mr. Duck Steps Out," and "Put-Put Troubles." (Rated G, suitable for ages 8 and older: cartoon violence, tobacco use, minor ethnic stereotyping) --Charles Solomon
Customer Review: A+
This Donald Duck chronology is just perfect for my father. He even spells Donald Duck all the way through the Mickey Mouse (or as he says "Ricky Rat") song! Thanks
Customer Review: this guy rulezzz
This guy just rocks. No matter what age you are Donald will catch you and wont let you go!!!


Disney Fairies: Prilla and the Butterfly Lie (Unabridged)
Prilla just can't say no. When Nettle asks her to join in on caterpillar sheering for the second day in a row, Prilla tells a little white lieâ€"she prefers butterflies to caterpillars. Then all the butterfly-herding talent fairies come down with a case of fairy pox, and because of her "love of butterflies," Prilla is asked to help out. But butterfly-herding is a lot harder than it sounds. Butterflies are downright mischievous, making Prilla's life perfectly miserable. Is it time for Prilla to 'fess up?

"A charming tale about finding faith in oneself." â€"Discovery Girls
Customer Review: This Clumsy's Favorite Fairy
This one was cute. I Prilla is she a fairy with the talent of blinking to the clumsies (humans) mainland and playing with child. This talent keeps the fairies alive because it keeps the belief of fairies alive. I wish there was a little more of her using her talent because I think it cute when she plays with the kids. It had a pretty good lesson at the end too.
Customer Review: a lovely story
My girls (3 and 4) LOVE these fairy books - my 4 year old reads them over and over and both love for me to read them out loud!


THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF WALT DISNEY - 50 YEARS OF ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS
4 LP box set includes deluxe full color 52 page book