Dwight did not have extra money while in high school. Yet when he went on a trip with the FFA, I think this time it was St. Louis (1946-49), he brought back this precious book of Pinocchio. The copyright date is 1940 and the Walt Disney illustrations reflect that period. How we loved this book, to read the story, look at the pictures and to remember the giver.
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I didn't know that was the history of how that book came to be at our house. Thank you for the story behind the book.
For years, this was the official story of Pinocchio. It wasn't until much later that I read the real book - didn't think it nearly as satisfying. When Disney made the movie, I was about 5 - the part where Pinocchio was underwater terrified me, and Daddy told me that he'd never take me to another movie again if I didn't quit crying. (He wasn't truthful.)
I had the same problem with the movie, among many other movies, such as Bambi.
Elizabeth, your comment about how the real story of Pinocchio was a disappointment, after having read this version, reminds me of the rude awakening I had when I realized the Spike Jones version of the Nutcracker Suite was not the, shall we say, true version.
Actually, it was Kansas City. I went to the national FFA convention three times, maybe four, but definitely 1946, 47, 48. I did have funds to buy a bottle of grape Nehi, a Power House candy bar, and shoot a game or two of pool at Funk's Pool hall during noon hours, occasionally. What is the difference between the Disney version and the real version?
The difference between the Disney version and Collodi's original? Colossal - if you don't know, you'll have to check it out. And the Spike Jones version of "The Nutcracker Suite" was my birthday present the year I was in the 4th grade. I, too, was totally disillusioned when Mrs. Kells played some of the real Nutcracker Suite for music appreciation when I was in the 6th grade.
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