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9 Disney movies that are based on children’s books that you can read right now

  • by Tami Orendain
  • in Other Disney
  • — 4 Aug, 2016

You probably know that a lot of Disney movies are based on fairy tales, but did you know that a few are based on actual, specific children’s books?

Whether you’re looking for a creative gift for a child or want to pick up some light reading yourself, these books will be perfect for any Disney fan.

The Princess and the Frog – The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker

https://www.amazon.com/Frog-Princess-Tales/dp/1619636174/ref=la_B001JP2RNS_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470290210&sr=1-6
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According to Nerd Society, Disney actually bought the rights for E.D. Baker’s version of this tale, meaning that it’s this specific book that they had in mind when creating the film!

The Great Mouse Detective – Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus

https://www.amazon.com/Basil-Baker-Street-Great-Detective/dp/1481464019/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290405&sr=8-1&keywords=basil+of+baker+street
https://www.amazon.com/Frog-Princess-Tales/dp/1619636174/ref=la_B001JP2RNS_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470290210&sr=1-6

One Hundred and One Dalmatians – The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith

https://www.amazon.com/Hundred-One-Dalmatians-Dodie-Smith/dp/1405278404/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290066&sr=8-3&keywords=the+hundred+and+one+dalmatians+dodie+smith
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Smith has even written a sequel called The Starlight Barking, which tells a story that departs from 102 Dalmatians and 101 Dalmatians II.

The Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh – Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

https://www.amazon.com/Winnie—Pooh-Original-Version-Milne/dp/4871873005/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470291080&sr=8-1&keywords=winnie+the+pooh+1926
https://www.amazon.com/Day-Wilbur-Robinson-William-Joyce/dp/0060890983/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290884&sr=8-1&keywords=a+day+with+wilbur+robinson

The Rescuers – The Rescuers by Margery Sharp

https://www.amazon.com/Rescuers-Review-Books-Childrens-Collection/dp/1590174607/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290692&sr=8-1&keywords=the+rescuers+margery+sharp
https://www.amazon.com/Rescuers-Bob-Newhart/dp/B000096IAI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290647&sr=8-3&keywords=the+rescuers

Alice in Wonderland – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll

https://www.amazon.com/Rescuers-Review-Books-Childrens-Collection/dp/1590174607/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290692&sr=8-1&keywords=the+rescuers+margery+sharp
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Peter Pan – Peter and Wendy by J.M. Barrie

https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Wendy-Wouldnt-Childrens-Classic/dp/1500620297/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290806&sr=8-10&keywords=peter+and+wendy
https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Two-Disc-Platinum-Bobby-Driscoll/dp/B000JBWWRY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290769&sr=8-6&keywords=peter+pan

Meet the Robinsons – A Day With Wilbur Robinson by William Joyce

https://www.amazon.com/Day-Wilbur-Robinson-William-Joyce/dp/0060890983/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470290884&sr=8-1&keywords=a+day+with+wilbur+robinson

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day –  Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Terrible-Horrible-Good-Very/dp/0689711735/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470292138&sr=8-1&keywords=alexander+and+the+terrible+horrible+no+good+very+bad+day
https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Terrible-Horrible-Good-Very/dp/B00O4ZC5A0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1470292167&sr=8-6&keywords=alexander+and+the+terrible+horrible+no+good+very+bad+day

 

Unlike many Disney movies, these few are based on specific books. Pick them up and check out how Disney treated these children’s favorites!

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DisneyExaminer managing editor. I'm pretty sure I can quote every line of Disney's Aladdin, but I haven't actually tried (yet). Tell me your favorite Disney movie at @emmabeltami or check out my latest work at emmabeltami.com.

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