John Hench (1908–2004)

This book was enjoyable on several fronts. The pictures (especially Hench's drawings from the late 50s and 60s) are gorgeous. The chapter on using color was a revelation. And the reminiscences of Walt Disney and Imagineers Hench worked with over a long career are nuggets of gold. I read the first half of the book on the plane coming back from DisneyWorld, so it is not a ponderous tome. But I chose to slowly savor the remainder of the book. That's the only reason it sat in my "currently reading" shelf as long as it did.… (mais)

Fantasy - Alternative Worlds

Peter Pan is about Wendy and her adventure to Neverland to stop the evil Captain Hook from taking Peter. It follows Wendy and her two brothers in their journey to Neverland and the things they do there.

I think think that Peter Pan is honestly a little creepy because Peter pretty much steals them away from their house and Hook is just creepy in general. However, I do think that this gives children the opportunity to use their imagination even more so than usual.… (mais)