NEW Little Golden Book - Mickey Mouse and His Spaceship

Publisher: Random House Disney

Publication Date: September 13, 2016

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0736436332

ISBN-13: 978-0736436335

Reading Age: 2 - 5 years

Item Weight: 90 grams

Dimensions: 17 cm x 0.5 cm x 20 cm

Cultural Icon: Mickey Mouse is one of the most iconic and beloved characters in entertainment history. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, Mickey made his debut in the 1928 animated short film "Steamboat Willie," which was one of the first cartoons with synchronised sound. With his cheerful personality, distinctive round ears, and red shorts, Mickey quickly became the face of The Walt Disney Company.

Character Evolution: Throughout the decades, Mickey Mouse has evolved from a mischievous, adventure-seeking mouse to a good-natured, optimistic character who embodies friendship, kindness, and perseverance. His adventures have been featured in hundreds of cartoons, comic books, feature films, television shows, video games, and theme park attractions worldwide.

Historical Significance: Mickey Mouse and His Spaceship, originally published in 1952, represents the golden era of Disney storytelling and coincided with America's growing fascination with space exploration that would define the decade. This charming tale captures Mickey's spirit of adventure and imagination as he and Donald Duck journey to the moon.

Enduring Legacy: Today, Mickey Mouse remains one of the most recognisable figures in the world, transcending generations and continuing to inspire joy in children and nostalgia in adults. This Little Golden Book offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce young readers to Mickey's timeless appeal.

Historic Collaboration: The partnership between Disney and Little Golden Books began in the 1940s and has produced some of the most beloved children's books of all time. This collaboration has brought Disney's magical storytelling to millions of homes at an affordable price point.

Classic Disney Characters: Little Golden Books has featured virtually every major Disney character, from Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to Snow White, Cinderella, and modern favourites like Elsa and Moana. These books have helped introduce countless children to the Disney universe.

Timeless Stories: Disney Little Golden Books capture the essence of Disney's animated films and characters while adapting them for young readers. They maintain the magic and wonder of Disney storytelling in an accessible format perfect for bedtime reading.

Collector Appeal: Vintage Disney Little Golden Books, particularly those from the 1940s and 1950s like Mickey Mouse and His Spaceship, have become highly sought-after collectibles, representing important pieces of both Disney and publishing history.

Revolutionary Beginning: When Little Golden Books were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands.

Influential Illustrators: Several of its illustrators later became influential within the children's book industry, including Corinne Malvern, Tibor Gergely, Gustaf Tenggren, Feodor Rojankovsky, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkin, and Garth Williams.

Diverse Content: Many books in the Little Golden Books series deal with nature, science, Bible stories, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales. Christmas titles are published every year.

Popular Characters: Some Little Golden Books and related products have featured popular characters from other media, such as Disney, Looney Tunes, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Sonic the Hedgehog, Barbie, Power Rangers, Thomas the Tank Engine, and others.

Disney Legacy: Disney characters like Mickey Mouse have been especially beloved in the Little Golden Books series, with classic titles spanning decades of publication and continuing to delight new generations of readers.

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