Read along with Disney! Pumbaa might be the clumsiest warthog in the jungle, but he is the best friend a meerkat and lion cub could ask for. Follow along with word-for-word narration as Simba and Timon learn to appreciate their favorite disaster.
Both boys and girls will love to snuggle up for twelve enchanting adventures, featuring favorite Disney and Disney/Pixar characters from Monsters, Inc., The Lion King, Tangled, and more! This latest entry in the top-selling series includes a padded cover and beautiful full-color illustrations. Plus, each of these cuddly stories can be enjoyed in just five minutes, making it perfect for bedtime, on the go, or anytime!
Gorgeously illustrated and imbued with the singular wit and charm inherent to Simba's dynamic with Timon and Pumbaa, this picture book explores the Hakuna Matata philosophy and encapsulates the most compelling friendship in this corner of the animal kingdom.
A new Little Golden Book all about Simba, the star of Disney's The Lion King--just in time for the live-action movie, which will be in theaters July 2019! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Simba, the brave lion cub from the beloved Disney movie The Lion King. Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, and other animals from the Pride Lands are featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney The Lion King fans--and collectors--of all ages! And the new live-action version of the film, starring the voices of Beyonce, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, and John Oliver, hits theaters July 2019. Disney The Lion King was released in 1994 and became one the most popular animated films. This Little Golden Book is part of the charming "I Am . . ." series, which provides a unique introduction to favorite Disney characters.
The latest installment in our 5-Minute Stories series features tales of friendships both new and tried-and-true, from The Lion King, Mulan, Dumbo, The Aristocats, and The Little Mermaid. With gorgeous, vibrant original art picked up from the Disney Libri book, Un Mondo di Amicizia (or Disney World of Friendship), this oversized volume is sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike. Each story, clocking in at about five minutes when read aloud, is a perfect length for bedtime-or any time!
While comedy writers are responsible for creating clever scripts, comedic animators have a much more complicated problem to solve: What makes a physical character funny? Comedy for Animators breaks down the answer by exploring the techniques of those who have used their bodies to make others laugh. Drawing from traditions such as commedia dell’arte, pantomime, Vaudeville, the circus, and silent and modern film, animators will learn not only to create funny characters, but also how to execute gags, create a comic climate, and use environment as a character. Whether you’re creating a comic villain or a bumbling sidekick, this is the one and only guide you need to get your audience laughing! Explanation of comedic archetypes and devices will both inspire and inform your creative choices Exploration of various modes of storytelling allows you to give the right context for your story and characters Tips for creating worlds, scenarios, and casts for your characters to flourish in Companion website includes example videos and further resources to expand your skillset--check it out at www.comedyforanimators.com! Jonathan Lyons delivers simple, fun, illustrated lessons that teach readers to apply the principles of history’s greatest physical comedians to their animated characters. This isn’t stand-up comedy—it’s the falling down and jumping around sort!
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery.
Life is full of fun and games on the African plains for Simba, a young lion cub. But when Simba's father is killed, and his uncle, Scar takes over, he makes Simba leave the Pride. With the help of his comical friends, Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat, Simba can finally claim his throne. But first he must stand up to his villainous uncle, Scar.