This book critically examines how Walt Disney Animation Studios has depicted – and sometimes failed to depict – different forms of harming and objectifying non-human animals in their films. Each chapter addresses a different form of animal harm and objectification through the theories of speciesism, romanticism, and the ‘collapse of compassion’ effect, from farming, hunting and fishing, to clothing, work, and entertainment. Stanton lucidly presents the dichotomy between depictions of higher order, anthropomorphised and neotonised animal characters and that of lower-order species, showing furthermore how these depictions are closely linked to changing social attitudes about acceptable forms of animal harm. An engaging and novel contribution to the field of Critical Animal Studies, this book explores the use of animals not only in Disney’s best known animated films such as 101 Dalmatians, but also lesser known features including Home on the Range and Fun and Fancy Free. A quantitative appendix supplying data on how often each animal species appears and the amount of times animal harm or objectification is depicted in over fifty films provides an invaluable resource and addition to scholars working in both Disney and animal studies.

This beautifully presented Disney treasury features four stories, complete with a read-along CD. Choose from four tales of favorite Disney adventures! Includes: The Lion King, Dumbo, Bambi, 101 Dalmatians.

19 short stories based on excerpts from Disney movies with coloured pictures from the films. Includes Bambi, Bugs life, Lion king, 101 dalmations. 5 yrs+

Pua and Heihei go on a quest for the perfect gift, Timothy and Dumbo plan a special performance, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet find a fuzzy duckling, and more! This delightful collection of four stories features new and old friends and tales full of heart and adventure.