From Mouse to Mermaid, an interdisciplinary collection of original essays, is the first comprehensive, critical treatment of Disney cinema. Addressing children's classics as well as the Disney affiliates' more recent attempts to capture adult audiences, the contributors respond to the Disney film legacy from feminist, marxist, poststructuralist, and cultural studies perspectives. The volume contemplates Disney's duality as an American icon and as an industry of cultural production, created in and through fifty years of filmmaking. The contributors treat a range of topics at issue in contemporary cultural studies: the performance of gender, race, and class; the engendered images of science, nature, technology, family, and business. The compilation of voices in From Mouse to Mermaid creates a persuasive cultural critique of Disney's ideology. The contributors are Bryan Attebery, Elizabeth Bell, Claudia Card, Chris Cuomo, Ramona Fernandez, Henry A. Giroux, Robert Haas, Lynda Haas, Susan Jeffords, N. Soyini Madison, Susan Miller, Patrick Murphy, David Payne, Greg Rode, Laura Sells, and Jack Zipes.

2004 – Clifford G. Christians Ethics Research Award — The Carl Couch Center for Social and Internet Research Kids around the world love Disney animated films, and many of their parents trust the Disney corporation to provide wholesome, moral entertainment for their children. Yet frequent protests and even boycotts of Disney products and practices reveal a widespread unease with the sometimes mixed and inconsistent moral values espoused in Disney films as the company attempts to appeal to the largest possible audience. In this book, Annalee R. Ward uses a variety of analytical tools based in rhetorical criticism to examine the moral messages taught in five recent Disney animated films—The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, and Mulan. Taking the films on their own terms, she uncovers the many mixed messages they purvey: for example, females can be leaders—but male leadership ought to be the norm; stereotyping is wrong—but black means evil; historical truth is valued—but only tell what one can sell, etc. Adding these messages together, Ward raises important questions about the moral ambiguity of Disney's overall worldview and demonstrates the need for parents to be discerning in letting their children learn moral values and life lessons from Disney films.

Since Toy Story, its first feature in 1995, Pixar Animation Studios has produced a string of commercial and critical successes including Monsters, Inc.; WALL-E; Finding Nemo; The Incredibles; Cars; and Up. In nearly all of these films, male characters are prominently featured, usually as protagonists. Despite obvious surface differences, these figures often follow similar narratives toward domestic fulfillment and civic engagement. However, these characters are also hypermasculine types whose paths lead to postmodern social roles more revelatory of the current “crisis” that sociologists and others have noted in boy culture. In Pixar’s Boy Stories: Masculinity in a Postmodern Age, Shannon R. Wooden and Ken Gillam examine how boys become men and how men measure up in films produced by the animation giant. Offering counterintuitive readings of boy culture, this book describes how the films quietly but forcefully reiterate traditional masculine norms in terms of what they praise and what they condemn. Whether toys or ants, monsters or cars, Pixar’s males succeed or fail according to the “boy code,” the relentlessly policed gender standards rampant in American boyhood. Structured thematically around major issues in contemporary boy culture, the book discusses conformity, hypermasculinity, socialhierarchies, disability, bullying, and an implicit critique of postmodern parenting. Unprecedented in its focus on Pixar and boys in its films, this book offers a valuable perspective to current conversations about gender and cinema. Providing a critical discourse about masculine roles in animated features, Pixar’s Boy Stories will be of interest to scholars of film, media, and gender studies and to parents.

Deep down at the bottom of the ocean, was the "Land of the Mermaids." All of the mermaids who lived in this beautiful place looked exactly the same. Although some might have short hair or long hair, each mermaid was pink with a green tail. One day a little mermaid hatched out of her shell and was different. This littlest mermaid was purple. Young readers will learn a valuable lesson about diversity and acceptance as they read about the littlest mermaid’s adventures in a land filled with sandcastles, seahorses, and trees made of coral.

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With colorful felt tabs on every page and bright bold artwork this is an engaging book for little ones who enjoy mermaids, unicorns, narwhals, and dragons. Join an adventurous mouse as she dives into a fascinating world of fiery dragons, singing narwhals, magical mermaids, and more! Each page can be opened with a brightly colored felt tab!

Five colorful mermaids swim through the pages in this popular title from the world's favorite touch-and-feel baby book series That's not my.... Babies and toddlers will love touching the sparkly, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and develop sensory and language development. Don't forget to spot the familiar little white mouse as they explore this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands. DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK!

Celebrate your love of Disney with this gorgeous guide to creating magical and memorable events. Does your best friend love The Little Mermaid? Is your Lion King-obsessed sister hosting a baby shower? Would your family movie night benefit from a little Aladdin magic? This is the party planning guide for you! Entertaining With Disney is the only official Disney guide to exceptional events ranging from Halloween pumpkin carving, elegant dinner parties, fun birthday bashes, and sophisticated New Year eve soirees. Written by party planning expert Amy Croushorn, this is a must-have event planning guide for Disney Princesses of all ages. — Over 90 years of Disney Inspiration in One Book. From Mickey Mouse to The Little Mermaid, to Frozen, this book is rich with Disney history and beloved characters. — A party for every occasion. With ideas spanning Brunches, Barbecues, Birthdays and Dinner Parties, this is a true year-round event planning guide for all Disney fans. — Elegant Recipes. Learn how to make Ariel’s Ocean Toast, Simba’s Charcuterie Board, Elsa’s Eggnog and many more Disney themed dishes, drinks, and desserts. — Stunning Decorations. Parties are more than just food! Dress up your event with easy to make items such as a “Never Grow Up” party backdrop, Magic Carpet Picnic Blanket, and a Maleficent Welcome Wreath.

Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits above the surface, she meets a human prince and falls in love. Determined to be with her true love, she makes a risky deal with an evil sea witch and trades her voice for legs. Ariel embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, but soon finds that the fate of her father's kingdom is in her hands. This storybook includes beautiful, full-color art in the style of the beloved film, The Little Mermaid.

"Bring the magic of Disney to your knitting needles with this official book of knitting patterns inspired by classic Disney characters and films! Filled with gorgeous photography and sprinkled with fun behind-the-scenes facts, this deluxe book includes 28 patterns for scarves, socks, sweaters, toys, blankets, and more -- not to mention a few iconic costume replicas. Take a trip to Never Land with an adorable Tinker Bell doll. Celebrate the circle of life with a vibrant colorwork sweater based on The Lion King. Channel your inner sea witch with a wicked replica of Ursula's iconic seashell necklace. PRojects range from simple patterns to more complex projects for knitters of all skill levels and include sizing from extra small through 6XL. It's the ultimate book off Disney magic for knitters everywhere!" -- Back cover.