Chronicles the life of Walt Disney from his early beginnings to his legendary status in the entertainment world. Depicts his first successful talking cartoon, the first full-length animated film, the construction of Disneyland, the success of his television show, "The Mickey Mouse Club", and his venture into live-action films. Includes photographs, a timeline, career highlights, a glossary, and an index.

Making of a mouse -- Walt's wild imagination -- Missed war, new career -- Go west, young man -- Depressed in the Depression -- Seven dwarfs and one strike -- Television and a fantasy land -- "M-i-c-k-e-y M-o-u-s-e!" -- Triumph and tragedy -- Honoring a legend.