It took me a while to get into this book, but by the end, I wasn't ready for it to be over. . There is some pretty awful characterization of African peoIt took me a while to get into this book, but by the end, I wasn't ready for it to be over. . There is some pretty awful characterization of African people in this, but that is an unfortunate product of the time period....more
4.5 stars . I can't believe I'd never read this before. I love this movie, even if it causes full-body ugly sobs every single time I watch it. . Disney ha4.5 stars . I can't believe I'd never read this before. I love this movie, even if it causes full-body ugly sobs every single time I watch it. . Disney has a habit of taking the title of a beloved book or story and twisting it into something unrecognizable (both good and bad), but I could see the bones of the movie in this book. . If you like survival and feel-good stories, give this one a try!...more
DNF. . The more I read, the less I care about this story. I'll just watch the movie for my book club discussion this month.DNF. . The more I read, the less I care about this story. I'll just watch the movie for my book club discussion this month....more
4.5 stars . This was adorable. . There are some similarities between this book and the Hayley Mills classic, but for the most part it was its own wild sto4.5 stars . This was adorable. . There are some similarities between this book and the Hayley Mills classic, but for the most part it was its own wild story....more
Essentially a retelling of The Ugly Duckling, with dogs. . I enjoyed bits of this, particularly Voltaire, the Brussels Griffon, but much of this felt liEssentially a retelling of The Ugly Duckling, with dogs. . I enjoyed bits of this, particularly Voltaire, the Brussels Griffon, but much of this felt like a tedious stream of consciousness project....more
I recommend reading a bit about the history of this book before starting. I wasn't into the story at all until I read about the author and this story I recommend reading a bit about the history of this book before starting. I wasn't into the story at all until I read about the author and this story being a parallel to the treatment of Jewish people in 1920s Europe. . This isn't a children's book at all, and knowing that ahead of time is a good idea. . I ended up really liking this....more
It's fun to read these origin stories. Interesting changes Disney made for the movie. I kept waiting for Aladdin to learn something, but there doesn'tIt's fun to read these origin stories. Interesting changes Disney made for the movie. I kept waiting for Aladdin to learn something, but there doesn't seem to be a moral to this tale....more
4.5 stars . This book was more delightful than I expected! I adore this movie, and the book is, somehow, even better. . 12/15/24: This book is the perfect4.5 stars . This book was more delightful than I expected! I adore this movie, and the book is, somehow, even better. . 12/15/24: This book is the perfect way to end another year of reading Disney Origins books....more
I struggled with this book. It's so different from the movie that has been a favorite since I was a kid. Disney really worked some magic turning this I struggled with this book. It's so different from the movie that has been a favorite since I was a kid. Disney really worked some magic turning this book into the delightful movie it is....more
If you've ever wondered where Robin McKinley got the basis for her outstanding story, Beauty, you need to read this original Beauty and the Beast. . I lIf you've ever wondered where Robin McKinley got the basis for her outstanding story, Beauty, you need to read this original Beauty and the Beast. . I loved this story and thought the audiobook (librivox) was excellent....more
"If God took the trouble to tell us eight hundred times to be glad and rejoice, He must want us to do it—SOME." . This book is such a delight. I'm so gl"If God took the trouble to tell us eight hundred times to be glad and rejoice, He must want us to do it—SOME." . This book is such a delight. I'm so glad I read it again. Really enjoyed the audiobook version available on Audible....more
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