Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic.

Young readers finally have an opportunity to step back from the gigantic, ubiquitous entity of the Disney Company as it exists today and discover the story of the singular, remarkable man who started it all. His biography is the perfect way to tell the story of an artist with the vision, drive, and passion to share his art with the world, a rare, modern success story that is vital to every collection. This volume motivates and inspires young readers...

"As a child, I had a wild imagination and a great curiosity. As I grew up, those qualities led me to become a cartoonist. Eventually, I turned my drawings into films and began my own animation business. After pursuing a career as an animator, film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, entrepreneur, and entertainer, I created Disneyland theme park. I became tremendously successful and beloved by children of all ages. I am Walt Disney."--Back...

A portrait of the iconic "man behind the mouse" traces his humble early years on a Missouri farm, World War I service, and early ambitions that prompted the creations of Mickey Mouse and other major characters and films.