{"product_id":"the-woman-behind-the-magic-how-lillian-b-disney-shaped-the-disney-legacy-9781665962742","title":"The Woman Behind the Magic: How Lillian B. Disney Shaped the Disney Legacy","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover how Lillian Bounds Disney helped shape the Disney legacy as a cartoon artist and innovator in this magical, insightful picture book biography, perfect for Disney fans everywhere!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a child, Lilly learned that working behind-the-scenes was its own special talent. When she grew up, her magical sense of adventure led her to the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. She became one of the first women in the animation industry, where she worked as an ink and paint artist and later, as the studio's first secretary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter Lilly and Walt fell in love, they got married in 1925, and Lilly continued adding her own magic to Walt's wild ideas--including encouraging him to keep trying cartoons when the studio was in danger of closing and giving Mickey Mouse his name. Together, they became an unstoppable team. From cartoon ideas to theme park innovations, Lilly helped shape Disney history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrittany Richman is an author, mom, and former political staffer who worked for the White House and Congress. She is also the cofounder of \u003ci\u003eThe American Moms\u003c\/i\u003e blog. She grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and treasures memories of childhood trips to Disneyland. Brittany now lives in South Dakota with her husband, three adventurous kids, and a mischievous goldendoodle. She has an MFA in writing for children from Vermont College of Fine Arts. \u003ci\u003eThe Woman Behind the Magic\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut picture book. Visit her at TheAmericanMoms.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoanie Stone lives in the quaint countryside of Virginia where she works illustrating books for children including \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e by Evan Griffith, The World of Emily Windsnap series by Liz Kessler, \u003ci\u003eThe Wire Zoo\u003c\/i\u003e by Natasha Wing, and \u003ci\u003eThe Woman Behind the Magic\u003c\/i\u003e by Brittany Richman. You can find more of her art on Instagram @JoanieStoneArt.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Beach Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324604350738,"sku":"9781665962742","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_306bcaa9-61cd-4b2a-8fd8-259a3b16a3c2.jpg?v=1748687438","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-woman-behind-the-magic-how-lillian-b-disney-shaped-the-disney-legacy-9781665962742","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}