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  • Published: 10 September 2019
  • ISBN: 9780735228757
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $37.99

I am Walt Disney



Walt Disney, creator of beloved animated movies and the world's first theme parks, is the 18th hero in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies for ages 5 to 8.

The 18th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Walt Disney, who made dreams come true. (Cover may vary)

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Walt Disney, who makes dreams come true for himself and countless kids around the world. Walt Disney used his imagination and creativity to tell stories that have become beloved by families everywhere. From his failures to his successes, this book celebrates the work and the man behind the happiest place on earth.


This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each book are:   
 • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
 • Photos that bring the story more fully to life   
 • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable  
 • Childhood moments that influenced the hero   
 • Facts that make great conversation-starters   
 • A virtue this person embodies: Walt Disney's innovation is celebrated in this biography 

You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

  • Published: 10 September 2019
  • ISBN: 9780735228757
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $37.99

About the author

Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The First Conspiracy, and a number of suspense novels like The Escape Artist. He also helped find the missing 9/11 flag with his is History Channel television show Brad Meltzer’s Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.

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Praise for I am Walt Disney

Accolades for Ordinary People Change the World

New York Times Bestsellers: I am Abraham Lincoln, I am Amelia Earhart, I am Rosa Parks, I am Martin Luther King, Jr., I am George Washington, I am Jane Goodall, I am Jim Henson
Indie Next List Pick: I am Abraham Lincoln
Hudson Booksellers Best Books of the Year: Ordinary People Change the World (series)