Uncle Walt: The Story of Walt Disney
Waln Brown
language
(William Gladden Foundation Press, June 22, 2014)
IDEAL FOR BOOK REPORTS, this short story about Walt Disney is a wonderful biography for kids of all ages. Parents will want to read it to their young children before visiting Disneyland, Disney World or other Disney theme parks. Walt Disney grew up dirt poor. His father beat him and his three brothers with his fists, saws, hammers, sticks, belts ... anything he could lay his hands on. At the age of 16, Walt dropped out of school to join the military and fight in World War I. Turned down because he was underage; Walt joined the Red Cross, where he drove an ambulance – an ambulance he painted in cartoon characters.This biography includes a vocabulary builder and 10 questions about Walt’s amazing life. Answering the questions will help students write their book report.This uplifting biography about Uncle Walt’s amazing life is an ideal resource for:•Book reports•HomeschoolingStudents, teachers and parents will also find the subject matter and easy-to-read and understand style appropriate for:•Literacy programs•Reading comprehensionRead this fun e-book to learn more about how Walt Disney grew past his humble beginnings and years of abuse to inspire parents and children alike to smile, laugh and imagine!