| Bambi | 
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| Author: Janet Schulman
Creators: Lou Fancher, Steve Johnson
Publisher: Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 529825
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 9.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 0689819544
EAN: 9780689819544
ASIN: 0689819544
Publication Date: October 1, 1999
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Amazon.com Review
Bambi comes into the world in a forest glade, loved by his mother, protected by a thicket. He grows up frolicking in the meadow, befriending butterflies and screech owls, and learning about the dark fear of all the woodland creatures: man. Over time, Bambi seeks out the wisdom of the prince of deer, a magnificent old stag who walks alone through the paths of the forest. Bambi is torn between his desire to be with his beloved mate, Faline, and his yearning for the knowledge and solitude the prince represents. He is also conflicted about his friend Gobo, who has returned to the forest after a winter living among humans. Gobo behaves unnaturally by strolling through the woods by day when other deer are sleeping, showing no fear of his natural mortal enemy. This 1926 classic has been stretched and squeezed into many forms over the years, but the Felix Salten original should not be missed. With the richer, more highly wrought language of his time, Salten crafts a story layered in meaning, weighty with its message. The sometimes cruel, often joyful cycle of life continues, in spite of those who try to defy nature's law. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
When Bambi is born on a spring morning deep in a forest glade, so begins one of the most moving and beloved of all children's stories. As the curious fawn grows into a majestic stag, he is exposed to all the beauty, hardship, and danger of the natural world. Bambi learns how to forage for food in winter and experiences the joy of frolicking in an open field in summer. He makes friends -- the wise old owl, the good hare, the chattery squirrels. And he confronts Man, the most feared of all creatures in the forest. Janet Schulman, Steve Johnson, and Lou Fancher have brilliantly adapted and reillustrated Felix Salten's classic novel to create a storybook perfectly suited for young readers. Children who loved Walt Disney's animated film and those who have an abiding interest in the natural world will be enchanted by this stunning presentation of an unforgettable tale.
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Not the Disney Bambi! October 25, 2008
This is a very different book than the Disney movie.
I realise at the time that the Disney animated movie caused something of a kerfuffle, since Bambi's mom is shot off-screen. In the book, things only start there. The novel, while well-written, is much more violent than one might expect, and is not especially appropriate for many children under 10.
I do not recommend that people run out and buy this novel if their children thought Bambi, Farina, and Thumper were cute, the therapy bills will be astronomical.
 "adapted" = "dumbed down" March 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
To all who are confused by sleek marketing: THIS IS NOT THE "REAL" BAMBI!!!
The real "Bambi" is written by Felix Salten, period. And, it wasn't meant as a book for children. It is a philosophical tale about attaining knowledge, wisdom and the enlightenment, if you will. It is an allegory of human life, suffering and the ultimate quest for the TRUTH.
That you can only infer from the original text by Salten, which today seems to be available only on vintage editions from the 20-s. TO give you an idea, the edition being reviewed is 192 pages long, and the 1929 edition of the Salten's text is 293 pages long (same size print). This is how much has been cut out of Salten's text, where IMO every word is thoroughly meaningful and irreplaceable.
The continuous efforts to dumb down this book really makes me wonder. The sugar-coated Disney version of the story started the trend. The "adaptions", while claiming to return to authenticity, reduce the scope of the questions raised in the story to growing up and learning, and to the environmentalist \ anti-hunting issues.
No, it is much more than that. Do not settle for less, get the original. Borrow it from your local library if you must. And, read it to your kids -- they can handle its wisdom.
 Great Story for all ages January 2, 2008
I read bambi for the first time about 2 years ago. I was 27 at the time, and i don't feel that you need to be a child to enjoy the book. It is a book that has a great story with lots of lovable characters. It shows life in the forest in a different way then what most people might think of it. How animals aren't stupid they just think and feel in a different way then people do and they aren't to be treated badly. For all the wonderful things in the book it can also be heartbreaking at times. It really moved me. It was one of those books that really makes you think after you read it. Highly recommended!
Why buy this when you can have the original? December 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't understand. Why buy this version by Janet Schulman when you can have the original written by Felix Salten himself? Is Salten's version out of copyright? Is someone else trying to make money off of it?
Wonderful Book June 27, 2007
My son really enjoyed this story. He was entertained since it had differences from the one "Bambi" story everyone is familiar with.
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