From: Julie Cummins <juliecummins>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:47:12 -0400

The bastardization of children's books by Disney has a long-standing history. I am compelled to share this eloquently written article with you, written by Frances Clarke Sayers, the second Coordinator of Children's Services at New York Public Library, following Anne Carroll Moore. You can locate the full article from The Horn Book home page via
"Archives;" It was published in the December 1965 issue.

Don't miss reading this. And just to tease you, here's a choice tidbit:
"The acerbity of Mary Poppins, unpredictable, full of wonder and mystery, becomes with Mr. Disney's treatment, one great marshmallow-covered cream puff. He made a young tough of Peter Pan and transformed Pinocchio into a slapstick sadistic revel."

The vast majority of the general public believes that Mr. Disney penned all those wonderful stories but Frances Clarke Sayers, one of our pioneers of children's services, readily took him on. Enjoy the article.

Julie Cummins Former Coordinator of Children's Services - # 7 The New York Public Library
Received on Thu 20 Jul 2006 12:47:12 PM CDT