Where is Walt Disney World? by Joan Holub - ADVISABLE

Where is Walt Disney World? by Joan Holub, illustrated by Gregory Copeland. 108 pages. NONFICTION. Penguin Workshop, 2018. $14. 9780515158458.

Content: G

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is one of the world's top tourist destinations. This short nonfiction book explains not only the location of Walt Disney World, but goes into some fun history about the park. Like any good geography book, details about different aspects of Walt Disney World are included (various parks, entertainment offerings, etc.) and there are pencil illustrations on nearly every page. The last couple pages of the book include a side-by-side timeline of Walt Disney World and a "Timeline of the World" so you can compare how the park's history aligns with the rest of history.

This is a great nonfiction book for elementary age readers. The topic is one that will interest many kids, and the book is written in a clear, straight-forward style that is appropriate to the age and the material. I liked the illustrations as well as the specifics the author included--mentioning specific rides or shows at a park, or what happens after hours at a Disney park. As a Disney fan I knew a lot about Disney World before reading this book but I still found it interesting and entertaining. Overall, its a solid nonfiction pick for any elementary library.

Reviewer: TC