This pioneering book makes the case that iconic cartoon characters, such as Mickey Mouse, are legitimate cinematic stars, just as popular human actors are. Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop, Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny, Felix the Cat, and other beloved cartoon characters have entertained media audiences for almost a century, outliving the human stars who were once their contemporaries in studio-era Hollywood. In Animated Personalities, David McGowan asserts that...

Daisy is a hen who manages to escape the horrible conditions of an egg production line. After surviving a harrowing encounter with a one-eyed weasel and being rejected by the barnyard animals where she grew up, a chance encounter sees her becoming the guardian of a duckling. Despite the child being a duck, Daisy is willing to learn and make the sacrifices she needs in order to ensure the happiness of her son.

After visiting his father in Arkham Sanitarium, young Howard Lovecraft accidentally uses the legendary Necronomicon to open a portal to a strange frozen world filled with horrifying creatures and a great adventure. Unwittingly, the boy reads a few words written in a book his father has demanded be destroyed - and is sucked through a hole in the fabric of the universe.

It's winter time at Caillou's house and the inquisitive 4-year-old greets the season with his usual curiosity and enthusiasm. Making home-made holiday gifts for his family, learning how other little boys and girls around the world celebrate the season and shovelling snow with Daddy, are only a few of the magical moments Caillou will share with your little ones. The family fun, adventure and learning are non-stop and all come together when Caillou...

Everyone in Woodland is very tired of the winter, and they fear that spring may never arrive. Franklin is particularly excited about the arrival of spring because that is also when his new baby brother or sister will be born. However, Franklin becomes concerned that his mom and dad might not have time for him anymore, and anxious that he will not be a good big brother. In an attempt to prove himself worthy, (and get mom and dad's attention), he decides...

Fish N' Chips: The Movie, tells the story of young fish "Fish" who wishes he could evolve to be able to live on land and his feline nemesis "Chips", who wants to steal from the tooth of a fish that ate his ancestors. Together Fish N' Chips tear across both land and sea in this hilarious animated adventure as they face off for the love of the same catfish and for the tooth of Fish's ancestor. Starring John Leguizamo as the feisty "Chips", this film...

The art of animation, both hand-drawn and computer-animated, has a long and rich history spanning nearly a century of experimentation and innovation. This book helps students understand the role innovation has played in the development of animation industry.

Gepetto, a lonely woodcutter makes a special puppet, for himself, he names Pinocchio. Soon after coming to life, Pinocchio sets off on his own magical adventures learning the value of being a good boy.

Tad is a bored construction worker dreaming of a life of adventure until one day he is mistaken for a famous archeologist and that dream comes true. Whisked to Peru holding a sacred key, Tad helps Professor Lavrof and his beautiful daughter Sara as they race against evil treasure hunters in search of the Lost City of Paititi.

Sabrina turns 13 and, like the rest of her family before her, goes off to Witch Academy. But Sabrina has a secret that makes her fear that she'll never be accepted at school…or in life: she's a half-witch, half-mortal. Can Sabrina prove herself to her teachers, her classmates…and herself?