I also loved what I called the "Walt Disney Story Albums." They came with a record and a book, and had the trademark Magic Mirror. I looked for them everywhere to expand my collection.
My two favorites, because they were so colorful, were "Alice In Wonderland," and "Peter Pan." What was going on, with me as a child? All of these stories was about a child, or children escaping to some place else. Was I so desperate to get away from where I grew up. I don't think so, because I loved the antiquity of our house; I even tried going "Through The Looking Glass" over the fireplace mantel, when I was a child, and when I wanted to retreat, I could read, or listen to the story records. Next to 'Oz,' I believe I played 'Alice' the most.
It was narrated by Darlene. Yes, dears, Darlene Gillespie, Gina's sister, who became a convicted felon. Gina, who you all know played the child Blanche in 'Baby Jane,' became a lawyer, who continues to bail her sister out of trouble. Now, there's some relationship, right there!
Of course, the more I listened, I picked up the songs. "Jabberwocky" and "A Very Merry Un-Birthday" were my favorites. I also loved "All In The Golden Afternoon."
The one record I would not have in the house was "Bambi." Oh, my God, that story was too traumatic. I still cannot view it as an adult! Once was enough!
I prefer pretty things, like Alice! No wonder she and Tinker Bell were my favorite Disney characters!
Which proved I didn't need a new locale, or a tornado or rabbit hole to escape. Just my eyes, ears, and an imagination!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just wave that magic wand, and sprinkle that fairy dust, darlings!!!!!!!!!!!!
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