Launched in the early 1970s by Walt Disney Productions, Disney’s Wonderful World of Reading was a subscription-based series created to help children fall in love with books through the magic of Disney storytelling. Each hardcover volume adapted classic animated films and new adventures starring beloved characters like Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and the princesses, using simple language designed for early readers. Produced with bright, full-color illustrations and sturdy bindings, the series blended reading readiness with cinematic charm—bringing the golden age of Disney animation to family bookshelves around the world. For many children of the 1970s and ’80s, these books were their very first home library, and they remain nostalgic keepsakes of Disney’s storytelling legacy.
