Walt Disney books in order
American animator, producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor and entrepreneur, founder of The Walt Disney Company
- Lived
- 1901–1966
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 77
- Also writes as
- Disney, Walter Elias
Walt Disney published 7 novels, 11 novellas, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 30 children's books and 27 other books, beginning with Ferdinand the Bull (1938).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Walt Disney
Start here
Ferdinand the Bull
Walt Disney's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Story of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
Tugboat Mickey (1986)
Baby Donald Makes a Snowfriend (1987)
Pinocchio Learns the Truth (1987)
Sword in the Stone (1988)
Donald's Fantastic Fiesta (1990)
Home Sweet Castle (1991)
Novellas in order
Basil the Great Mouse Detective (Book of the Film) (1940)
Pete's Dragon (1980)
Dumbo (1986)
The Great Mouse Detective (1987)
Mr Toad of Toad Hall (1988)
The Rescuers Down Under (Mouse Works Classic Storybook Collection) (1990)
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1991)
La Bella Y La Bestia (1992)
Robin Hood (1992)
Aladdin (1993)
the Rescuers (Disney Classic) (1993)
Short story collections in order
Classic Storybook (2009)
Non-fiction in order
Walt Disney (2006)
Children's books in order
Ferdinand the Bull (1938)
Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Mary Poppins (1964)
Mickey Mouse Book - Walt Disney (Golden Shape Book) (1965)
Mickey Mouse Cookbook (1975)
Walt Disney Productions Presents the Mystery of the Missing Peanuts (1975)
Sleeping Beauty (1976)
Donald Duck and the One Bear (1978)
Bambi (1980)
How It Works In the Country (1982)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1984)
Sorcerer's Apprentice, the (1984)
Walt Disney Pictures' Return to Oz (1985)
Disney Cya 6 (1986)
Hiawatha's Kind Heart (1986)
Mickey Meets the Giant (1986)
Wendy's Adventure in Never Land (1986)
Winnie-the-Pooh (1986)
Cinderella and Her Animal Friends (1987)
Snow White Finds a Home (1987)
Jungle Book (1988)
Oliver and Company (1988)
Walt Disney the Aristocats (1988)
American Classics (1989)
Classic Pinocchio (1990)
Alice in Wonderland (1992)
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1992)
Mickey and Friends Time Twisters (1993)
The Prince and the Pauper (1993)
Mickey Mouse (1994)
Other books in order
Sketch Book (1938)
Story Land (1962)
Giant Story Book (1969)
Donald Duck and the Super-sticky Secret (1979)
Mickey Mouse Meets Robin Hood (Walt Disney Best Comics Series) (1981)
Peter Pan and Wendy (1981)
Walt Disney Productions Presents Scamp Learns a Lesson (1982)
Walt Disney Adventures in Color and Shape (1983)
Goofy's Amazing House (1984)
Classic Cinderella (1986)
Donald Duck Buys a House (1986)
Peter Pan Saves the Day (1987)
Donald in Disneyland (1989)
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1989)
Young Readers Guide (1990)
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Beauty and the Beast Tale of Enchantment (Cartoon Tales) (1992)
A Whale of a Tale (Little Mermaid) (1994)
Lion King (1994)
101 Dalmatians (1995)
Cinderella (1995)
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Hercules (1997)
Princess Magic (2001)
CindyWalt Disney's Cinderella (2002)
FAMOUS SEVEN DWARFS (2006)
Mickey Mouses Picnic
About Walt Disney
Walter Elias Disney was an American animator, film producer, voice actor, and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards won (22) and nominations (59) by an individual. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress and have also been named as some of the greatest films ever by the American Film Institute.
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Walt Disney FAQ
- How many books has Walt Disney written?
- Walt Disney published 7 novels, 11 novellas, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 30 children's books and 27 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Walt Disney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ferdinand the Bull.
- What is Walt Disney's last book?
- Story of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966).
- What is Walt Disney's most famous book?
- Ferdinand the Bull (1938) is Walt Disney's most widely read book.
- Does Walt Disney write under a pen name?
- Yes: Walt Disney has also published as Disney, Walter Elias.
Authors like Walt Disney
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.