This is a simplified retelling of the Disney/Pixar film Brave. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows Princess Merida, a skilled archer who passionately defies the ancient customs of her kingdom, particularly the tradition that requires her to marry one of the three clan princes. After a fierce argument with her mother, Queen Elinor, Merida seeks out a witch and makes a rash wis…
This is a simplified retelling of the Disney film Tangled, an adaptation of the Rapunzel fairy tale. The story focuses on Rapunzel, a princess who was kidnapped as a baby by the evil Mother Gothel for her magical, long, golden hair that possesses healing and age-reversing powers. Rapunzel is locked away in a hidden tower for eighteen years, unaware of her true identity. On the eve of her 18th b…
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney/Pixar film, Toy Story 4. The story centers on the cowboy doll Woody, who is now a cherished toy belonging to a new child named Bonnie. Bonnie creates a highly beloved new toy, Forky, out of a spork and pipe cleaners. Forky, however, suffers an existential crisis, believing himself to be trash rather than a toy. During a family ro…
This book is a highly simplified adaptation of the classic French fairy tale popularized by Disney. The narrative focuses on Belle, an intelligent and book-loving young woman who is confined to an enchanted castle. Belle takes the place of her father, who was imprisoned by the Beast, a prince cursed to live as a terrifying monster due to his selfishness. Inside the castle, Belle makes friends w…
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney film, Big Hero 6. The story is set in the futuristic, hybrid city of San Fransokyo and centers on Hiro Hamada, a 14-year-old robotics prodigy whose life is derailed by the tragic loss of his older brother, Tadashi, in a devastating explosion. Retreating into himself, Hiro finds comfort and a new purpose through Baymax, a kind, in…
This illustrated book is a highly simplified visual and textual summary of the animated film Incredibles 2. The story focuses on the superhero Parr Family—specifically the mother, Elastigirl (Helen), who is called away for a secret mission to help re-legalize superheroes. Helen’s husband, Mr. Incredible (Bob), is left at home to manage the children, Violet, Dash, and the infant Jack-Jack…
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney/Pixar film, Ratatouille. The story is set in Paris and focuses on Remy, a young rat with an extraordinarily refined sense of smell and taste, who dreams of becoming a world-class chef. Separated from his family, Remy finds his way to the prestigious Gusteau's restaurant. There, he forms an unusual alliance with Linguini, a young …
This book is a simplified story adaptation of the animated Disney/Pixar film, WALL-E. The story is set in a distant future where Earth has been abandoned by humans due to being entirely covered in trash. WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter—Earth Class) is a kind, compacting robot who is the last robot operating on Earth after hundreds of years. WALL-E lives his days alone, diligently collect…