Book review: 'From an Idea to Disney: How Imagination Built a World of Magic' is another sensational educational book for kids

You guys, I was both worried and excited when I picked up, "From an Idea to Disney." I loved the first book in this new series I had read, "From an Idea to Nike," but I was panicked it was a one-hit wonder.

It's not. Phew!

"From an Idea to Disney: How Imagination Built a World of Magic" is such a phenomenal book. Yes, it tells the history of Walt Disney and how he and his brother persevered despite bankruptcy and other hardships to start their animation studio. Learning about Walt Disney really makes the gigantic Disney Corporation more personable.

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This book's framework, the history of how Disney was started and became a worldwide empire, is the entertaining vehicle that teaches readers the basic foundational blocks of business. These teachings are put forth so seemingly effortlessly, that the fact that learning is taking place hardly even registers. Again, author Lowey Bundy Sichol (rhymes with Pickle) does a fantastic job teaching kids about business basics. She explains about stocks and company ownership. Then she goes even further and delves a little into the Great Depression and why layoffs happen. She explains other terms such as innovation, intellectual property rights, merchandise, and what a CEO is and does. And she manages to teach all this, and much more, within the Disney story line.

If there's anything that makes learning easier and more enjoyable, it's learning within a story. Am I right, or am I right?

There are also wonderful quotes from Walt Disney and amazing illustrations by C. S. Jennings. The little "Fun Facts" boxes are filled with interesting tidbits and, really, this book is pretty much perfect in every way.

"From an Idea to Disney: How Imagination Built a World of Magic" is also awfully affordable at $5.99 a copy. I cannot wait to read the next installments in this series.

Sichol lives in Illinois with her family. She doesn't know it, but we're related through our ancestor, Massasoit. Jennings (not related to me, sorry) lives in Texas and has illustrated too many publications to list.

Book breakdown:
112 pages
Black and white illustrations
Best for ages: 8+
Educational factor: medium high
Christian: n/a
Parents could be concerned about: nothing