Quacktastic Reads: Top Picks To Honor A Classic Character Still Quacking Strong
June 2026 Book Reviews
by Andrea Rose
June 2026 Book Reviews
by Andrea Rose
May 28, 2026
My First Disney Pal: Donald Duck
My First Disney Pal: Donald Duck
By Disney & Carl Barks
$10.99; Ages: 0-5
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Amazon.com
It’s never too early to introduce the kiddos to Disney characters and this board book is a great start! Legendary Disney artist Carl Barks presents a first look at Donald and his friends. Part of a series that includes Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
Disney: My Book of Numbers
By Disney
$14.99 for all four books; Ages 0-5
Publisher: Bendon Publishing
Amazon.com
This is one of four books in the Mickey Mouse My First Board Books series. Donald teaches kids to count, while Mickey, Minnie and Goofy introduce them to letters, colors and shapes.
Little Golden Book Favorites: Donald Duck
By Golden Books
$19.99; Ages: 2-5
Publisher: Golden Books
Amazon.com
This 90th anniversary Little Golden Book edition features three out-of-print books in one: “Donald Duck in Disneyland, Donald Duck’s Toy Sailboat,” and “Donald Duck’s Toy Train.” This book gives little Disney lovers something to quack up over!
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Big Fun Book to Color
By Disney
$4.98; Ages 3-10
Publisher: Disney
Amazon.com
This 96-page book is more than a coloring book. It’s an activity book that offers coloring pages, word puzzles and more, with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and all the classic Disney friends.
Walt Disney’s Donald Duck & the Magic Stick
By Walt Disney Productions
$5.30; Ages: 4+
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books
Abebooks.com
Published in 1974 as part of a Walt Disney series, this classic has been delighting children for five decades. Perfect for young readers or little ones who enjoy storytime.
Where’s Donald?: A Search-And-Find Activity Book
By Disney
$19.73; Ages: 4+
Publisher: Disney
Amazon.com
If your kids love the challenge of look-and-find books, this is a great one! From Grandma Duck’s Farm to Uncle Scrooge’s Money Bin, there are plenty of places to look for Donald!
Disney Growing Up Stories: Louie Likes Basketball
By PI Kids
$7.77; Ages: 5-10
Publisher: Phoenix International Publications
Amazon.com
When Donald’s nephew, Louie, doesn’t want to share, he learns the value of how sharing can lead to more fun. Includes stickers!
Donald Duck: Magic & Mayhem
By Alberto Savini & Vitale Mangiatordi
$14.60; Ages: 8+
Publisher: Fantagraphics
Amazon.com
This full-length graphic novel pairs Donald with his family, friends and a silly smartphone that includes a mystical e-Genie at hand to grant crazy wishes.
Disney Comics Around the World in 100 Years
By Carl Barks & Bloyd Gottfredson
$40.05; Ages: 12+
Publisher: Fantagraphics
Amazon.com
This collector’s book celebrates 100 years of Walt Disney with all the friends who became popular over the years. It’s a great way to introduce older kids to comic strips while giving them the history of their Disney favorites.
Walt Disney’s Donald Duck: The Ultimate History
By David Gerstein & JB Kaufman
$30; Ages: 14+
Publisher: Taschen
Amazon.com
This 500-page book is the ultimate guide to the life of Disney’s most popular duck. It’s full of original sketches and drawings, plus gives the history of Donald Duck.
